Sony INT-W100 - Manual (Page 36)

Power-Cord Protection
□ Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord, and do not place the Internet Terminal where the
power cord is subject to wear and abuse.
On Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
□ If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions
below.
□ An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact
with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded-so as to provided
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) in
USA and Section 54 of the Canandian Electrical Code in
Canada provided information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC
Refer to section 54-300 of Canadian Electrical Code for
Antenna Grounding.
Lightning
For added protection for this Internet Terminal during a
lighting storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to Internet
Terminal due to a lightning and powerline surges.
On Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the Internet Terminal from the wall outlet and refer
serc'icing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
□ When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
□ If liquid has been spilled into the Internet Terminal.
□ If the Internet Terminal has been exposed to rain or water.
□ If the Internet Terminal has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
□ If the Internet Terminal does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are specified in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustments of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the Internet Terminal to
normal operation.
□ When the Internet Terminal exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Replacement Parts
□ when the replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician certifies in writing that he has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that
have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitions may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
Safety Check
□ Upon completion of any service or repairs to the Internet
Terminal, ask the service techinician to perform routine
safety' checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to
determine that the Internet Terminal is in safe operating
condition, and to so certify,
□ When the Internet Terminal reaches the end of its useful
life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube
implosion. Ask a qualified service techinician to dispose
of the Internet Terminal.
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