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FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ROUNO
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
NEC
- NATIONAL
ELECTRFCAL
CODE
$2898A
13,Outdoor
Antenna
groundingqf
an outside
antenna
or cable
system
is connected
to the TV, be sure the antenna
or
cable system
is grounded
so as to provide
some
protec-
tion against
voltage
surges
and built-up
static charges.
Article
810 of the National
Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70, provides
information
with respect
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.
(Fig. A)
14, Lightning-For
added
protection
for this TV receiver
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 TV due to lightning
and power-line
surges.
15, Power Lines-An
outside
antenna
system
should
not be
located
in the vicinity
of overhead
power lines or other
electric
light of 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 touch-
ing such power
lines or circuits
as contact
with them might
be fatal.
16, Overloading-Do
not overload
wall outlets
and extension
cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
17,Object
and Liquid Entry-Never
push objects
of any kind
into this TV through
openings
as they may touch
danger-
ous voltage
points
or short
out parts that could result
in a
fire or electric
shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
TV,
18, Servicing-Do
not attempt
to service
this TV yourself
as
opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or other hazards,
Refer all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel,
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
_GRO
_NTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
UND_NG CONDUCTORS
(NEO SECTFON 810-21)
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
/NEC
ART
250
PART
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19. Damage
Requiring
Service-Unplug
this TV from the wall
outlet and refer servicing
to qualified
service
personnel
under the following
conditions:
a. When
the power supply
cord or plug is damaged
or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled,
or objects
have fallen
into the
TV,
c, If the TV has been exposed
to rain or water.
d. If the TV does not operate
normally
by following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only those
controls
that
are covered
by the operating
instructions,
as improper
adjustment
of other controls
may result
in damage
and
will often require
extensive
work by a qualified
techni-
cian to restore
the TV to its normal
operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped
or damaged
in any way.
f. When
the TV exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance,
this indicates
a need for service.
20. Replacement
Parts-When
replacement
parts are required,
be sure the service
technician
uses
replacement
parts
specified
by the manufacturer
that have the same
charac-
teristics
as the original
part. Unauthorized
substitutions
may result
in fire, electric
shock,
injury to persons
or other
hazards.
21. Safety Check-Upon
completion
of any service
or repairs to
this TV, ask the service
technician
to perform
routine
safe-
ty checks
to determine
that the TV is in proper
operating
condition.
22. Heat-This
TV 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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