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Electrical
energy can perform
many useful functions.
But improper
use c aR1
restilt inpotential
electrical
shock orfire hazards.
This p roduct has b een
engineered
and iTlannt_ictuled
to assure your
perstlna]
safety.
In order not to defeat the buiff-in
safeguards,
observe
the following
Basic rules for its
installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow
and obey all warnings
and instructions
marl<ed on your product
and its operating
instruc-
tions. For your safety, [)lease read all the safety and
operating
instructions
before
you operate
this
product
and I<eep this manual
for future
reference.
INSTALLATION
I. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equil-lped with a l-lolarized
alternating-current
line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still
fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your
obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized
plug.
(B) Your product may be equil-)ped with a 3-wire
grounding4ype
plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the
grounding-type
plug.
2, Power
Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power
source indicated
on the marking
label. If you are not
sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company.
If your
product
is intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral
convenience
receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
4. Power
Cord
Protection
Power supl-lly cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked
on or l-linched 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.
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings
in the cabinet are provided
for
ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation
of the product
and to protect it from overheating,
these openings
must
not be blocked
or covered.
o Do not block the openings
by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
, Do not place the product
in a built-in
installation
such
as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation
is
provided
or the manufacturer's
instructions
have been
adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should
be t'Nounted to a wall or ceiling
only
as recommended
by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable systern 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-ul-i 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.
2. Lightning
For added protection
for this product during
a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused tor long
I-_eriodsof 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.
3. 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.
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS
PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE,
ANSI/NFPA
70
ELECTRIC SERVICE
I
EQUIPMENT
LEADIN WIRE
ANTENNA
UNIT
(NECSECTION
810-20)
(NEDSECTION810-21)
POWERSERVICEGROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NECART250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE
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