RCA TruFlat 27F500TDV User Manual

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4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSExample of Antenna Grounding13 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines,other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installingan outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching suchpower lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardousand should be left to a professional antenna installer.Use14 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolcleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.15 Object and Liquid Entry —Never push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touch dangerous voltage or “short-out” partsthat could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on theproduct.16 Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, orwhen it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it fromthe wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will preventdamage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.Service17 Servicing —Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or remov-ing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.18 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing toqualified 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.ANTENNALEAD INWIREGROUND CLAMPGROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)ELECTRIC SERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)11A A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, besure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges andbuilt-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 ofCanadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements forthe grounding electrode. See following example.