IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
17) Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18) Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into the product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the
product.
19) Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to Provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge product, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the
grounding electrodes.
20) Service
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21) Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire or electric shock or other hazards.
22) Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Damage requiring service
23)
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a)
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b)
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
c)
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d)
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e)
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f)
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
24)
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTE:
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been
damaged in any way such as the following: the power-supply cord or plug has been damaged, liquid
has been spilled into unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, the unit has been dropped
or the unit does not operate normally.
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