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POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges Article 810 of the National
Information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-In wire to an antenna drscharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode See Figure A
LIGHTNING - For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when It is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges
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 might be
fatal
extension cords, or Integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
kind on the product
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel
P R E V E N T F I R E
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions
When the power-supply cord or plug is
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damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
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into the product
If the product has been exposed to rain or
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water
If the product does not operate normally by
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following the operating instructions Adjust onI\
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation
If the product has been dropped or damaged in
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any way
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
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performance -this indicates a need for
service
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
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
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling
HEAT - The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat
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Fig. A
OR SHOCK
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
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DISCHARGE UNIT
NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CONDUCTORS
N 810-21)
ROUNDING
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