LIGHTNING PROTECTION
FOR TV ANTENNA & SET
1) Mount the lightning arrestor or 75
ohm coaxial grounding block as
close as possible to where the 75
ohm coaxial cable downlead enters
the house. See Figure 6.
2) The ground wires for both the mast
and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight or
larger. See Figure 6.
3) The downlead wire from the
antenna to the lightning arrestor and
the mast ground wire should be
secured to the house, spaced from
four to six feet apart. See Figure 6.
In the case of a "ground up" antenna installation, it may not be necessary
NOTE :
to ground the mast if the mast extends four or more feet into the earth.
Consult a TV serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or workmanship within 90 (ninety)
days from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, you present proof
of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street,
Burlington, IA 52601-2000, Telephone 800-288-8094).
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty
covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty
does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse,
neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard, usage not in accordance
with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such
as salt spray and acid rain.
The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight
charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for return to our factory for repair or replacement. Winegard dealers will arrange for
the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship.
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE 90-DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and Winegard
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss, or from any other loss or damage except
as set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2008
Figure 6
Example of antenna grounding as per
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna Lead
Antenna
In Wire
Lead In Wire
Ground
Ground
Clamp
Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20).
May substitute a 75 ohm
Electric
coax grounding block
Service
Antenna
Electric
Equipment
Discharge Unit
Service
(NEC Section 810-20)
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Equipment
Coax Grounding Block)
Grounding
Grounding Conductors
Conductors (NEC
(NEC Section 810-21)
Section 810-21)
Ground
Ground Clamp
Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
System (NEC Art 250, Part H)
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
NEC – Nation Electrical Code
NEC - National Electrical Code
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WARNING :
Rev. 2/08
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
VHF/UHF MODEL HD7000R
High Band VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For help, email help@winegard.com
Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous!
For your safety, follow the installation instructions.
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