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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read These Instructions: All safety
and operations manual should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Keep These Instructions: The safety
and operations manual should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed All Warnings: All warnings
applicable to the unit and in the operations
manual should be adhered to.
4. Follow All Instructions: All operations
manual should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture: Do not use this
unit near water. For example, do not use
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub. Do not use this unit in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool or
similar location. The unit shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids (ex: vases), shall
be placed on or near this unit.
6. Cleaning: Clean the unit only with a
dry cloth. Unit must be unplugged from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on
the unit.
7. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the
cabinet of the unit are provided to ensure
reliable operation and ventilation and to
protect the unit from overheating. The
openings must not be covered and should
never be blocked by placing the product
on a soft surface like a bed, sofa, or rug.
This unit should not be placed in a built-in
installation like a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
8. Heat: Do not install the unit near any
heat source like a radiator, heat register,
stove or other device that produces heat,
including amplifiers.
9. Grounding or Polarization: If
applicable, do not disable or circumvent
the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has 2 blades with 1 wider
than the other. A grounding-type plug has
rd
2 blades and a 3 grounding plug. The
rd
wide blade, or the 3 prong, is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into an outlet, consult a qualified
electrician for replacement of this outlet.
10. Power Cord Protection: Protect the
power cord from being walked on, pinched
or cut or damaged in any way. If any
damage occurs, consult with a trained
technician for repair.
11. Accessories: Only use accessories
specified and approved by the
manufacturer. Do not place this unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
that has not been previously approved by
the manufacturer. This unit may fall,
causing serious injury to a child, adult or to
the unit itself. Any mounting of the unit
should be done within the manufacturer's
guidelines.
12. Transporting: If a pre-approved
device is used to transport this unit, caution
and care must be observed and practiced
to avoid damages. Make sure the device
and unit together are stable before moving.
13. Lightning: Unplug this unit and
disconnect the antenna or cable system
during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time. This will help prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and
power line surges.
14. Servicing: Do not attempt to service
this unit yourself. Opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to a qualified service technician.
15. Power Sources: Only connect to the
type of household power supply as
indicated in the operations manual and
“Caution Marking and Rating Label.” If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied
to your home (or location of the outlet the
unit is being plugged into), consult with the
local power company. For units intended to
operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the manufacturer's
operations manual.
16. Overloading: Do not overload wall
outlets or extension cords. This can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock and may be
hazardous.
17. Foreign Material: Protect this unit
from intrusion of any foreign substances
like dirt, water, moisture and insects. Do
not force any foreign materials or chemicals
into this unit. This could result in a risk of
fire or electric shock and may be
hazardous.
18. Replacement Parts and Safety
Check: When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified and
approved by the manufacturer. Ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to ensure the proper operation to
avoid possible fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an
outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the unit, be sure the antenna
or cable system is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. If there is any
doubt to the proper grounding of these
systems, contact a qualified electrician to
inspect your location.
20. Wall or Ceiling Mounted: The unit
should be mounted to a wall or a ceiling
only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
21. Disconnect Device: Make sure all
disconnect devices are in proper working
condition and readily available in the event
of an emergency or if power “off ” is
needed quickly.
22. Protective Attachment Plug: If
applicable, this unit may be equipped with
an attachment plug having overload
protection. This is a safety feature. See
the operations manual for replacement or
resetting of this protective device. If
replacement of the plug is required, be
sure the qualified service technician has
used a replacement plug specified by the
manufacturer that has the same overload
protection as the original plug.
23. 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, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or
circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
Always consult with your local power
company before installing an outside
antenna.
