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14.
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Lightning — For added protection for this appliance 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 appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Abnormal
smell — If an abnorma!
smell
or smoke
is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest
service
center.
POWER OFF!
FS
Damage
requiring service — The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by
following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often
require extensive
work by a qualified technician
to
restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped,
or the enclosure
damaged.
F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in the
instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
Outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna is
connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system
is grounded
so as to provide some
protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Articie 810 of
the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 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,
tocation
of
antenna
discharge
unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
———
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
{NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
wa
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
:
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
KE-7090 (En)
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20.
21.
22.
23.
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Iter 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna
terminals.
Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.

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