Sharp LC-50LE440U User Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

21) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician

has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric

shock, or other hazards.

22) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service

technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating

condition.

23) Wall or ceiling mounting—Use a wall mount bracket that has been listed by an

independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

CAUTION

• These servicing instructions are for use by qualiﬁed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric

shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are

qualiﬁed to do so.

• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside

antenna is connected to the television

equipment, be sure the antenna system is

grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static

charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

regard 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.

• Warning statement indicating that Class I apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet

with a protective earthing connection.

• Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable.

• Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as the disconnect device, the location on the

apparatus and the function of the switch shall be described, and the switch shall remain readily

operable.

• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product

on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as

damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the

manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow

the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not

cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/

or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in

installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the

product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces

in case the panel breaks.