Memorex MC7101 User Guide - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. product, ask the service technician to perform safety 10. POWER SOURCES checks to determine that the product is in proper This product should be operated only from the type of operating condition. power source indicated on the marking label. If you are 20. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING not sure of the type of power supply to your home, The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only consult your appliance dealer or local power company. as recommended by the manufacturer. For products intended to operate from battery power, or 21. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer 11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION servicing to qualified service personnel under the This product is equipped with a polarized alternating- following conditions: current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert product. the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to d. If the product does not operate normally by following the replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are purpose of the polarized plug. covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION of other controls may result in damage and will often Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are require extensive work by a qualified technician to not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed restore the product to its normal operation. upon or against them, paying particular attention to e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point damaged. where they exit from the appliance. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in 13. LIGHTNING performance-this indicates a need for service. To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when 22. HEAT it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, The product should be situated away from heat sources unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. due to lightning and power-line surges. 23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER 14. POWER LINES This reminder is provided to call the CATV system An outside antenna system should not be located in the installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, connected to the grounding system of the building, as extreme care should be taken to keep from touching close to the point of cable entry as practical. such power lines or circuits as contact with them might 24. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be 15. OVERLOADING sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this some protection against voltage surges and built-up can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric 16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect Never push objects of any kind into this product through to proper grounding of the mast and supporting openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna or short out parts that could result in fire or electric discharge product, size of grounding conductors, shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the location of antenna discharge product, connection to product. grounding electrodes and requirements for grounding 17. SERVICING electrodes. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing GROUND to qualified service personnel. CLAMP 18. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) hazards. 19. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 3