Toshiba KV-7168A - Manual (Page 3)

10 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna orcable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the fead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size
ofgroundingconductors,1ocationof antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF Af^TENNA GHOUNDIN ij AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
na - ional electrical code
11 . Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, ex­
treme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
12. Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthis prod­
uct during storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the prod­
uct due to lightning and power-line surges.
13. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through open­
ings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in afire orelectric
shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
14. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufactureras they may cause hazards.
15 . Accessories
Do not place this product on an
unstable
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, ortable.The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a
chitd or adult, and serious dam­
age to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manu­
facturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer,
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
16. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing 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 improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in anyway.
f)
When the product exhibits a distinct change in per­
formance - this indicates a need for service.
17. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removlngcovers may expose you
todangerous voltageorotherhaz-
ards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
18. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi­
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result infire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
19. 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.
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