Sony ICF-C723 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Carcfiiily obstTvo ait warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and described in
the i>perating itistructions supplit'd witli tlu' appliance bv Sonv.
INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture
Do not install the appliance ne.u water: for example, neat .1 bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near <1 swimming pc>ol.
Heat
Do not install the appliance near sources of heat such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce hc'.it
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom arc provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable and safe operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must ne\ er be blocked or c'overed.
Do not place the appliance on a Ivd, sofa, rug or other similar surface which may bkxrk the slots
and openings.
Do not install the appliance in a confineci space, such as a boc^kcase or built-in cabinet, unless
proper v'entilation is provided
Carts and Stands
Do nol install the appliance on an unstable table, shelf, cart or stand. Use only a cart or stand
recommended by
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces ma\ cause the appliance and carl combination to t>verturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
If your appliance can be mounted lo a wall or ceiling, mount it only as recommended by Sony.
USE
Power Source
Connect the appliance lo a ptiwer supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarisation
Do not defeat the grounding or polarization feature of the AC power cord. If your AC receptacle
will not accept the power cord plug, contact your electrician to install a proper AC receptacle.
AC Receptacle
Check to make sure that the AC receptacle holds the power cord plug firmly and securely. If the
power cord plug is kxise, contact your electrician to replace the defective and unsafe AC
receptacle.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that il is not likely to be walked on or pinched by having objects placed
on it, paying particular attention lo the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from
the appliance.
When not in use
Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Ne\'er pull the plug out by the cord.
Foreign Objects
I3e careful that foreign objects and liquids do not enter the enclosure through openings.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.
ANTENNAS
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.
An outdoor antenna sx’stem should not be located in the \'icinity of o\'erhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHhN INSTALLING AN OUTIXX:»R 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 provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides 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, kKation of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.