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Safety Instructions
Safet y Inst ructions cont inued
14. 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 Electrical
Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides
information
with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location of antenna-dis-
charge
unit,
connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for the grounding electrode.
Example of Grounding According
to National
Electrical Code Instructions
G_ound
C_amp
_
Antenna
Lead
in Wire
_
__
Antenna D scharge Unit
{NEC
Section
8/0
20)
Grounding
Conductor
(NEC Section 8/0 2/)
Ground Clamps
Powe_ Service Grounding
_f
-_-"
E!ectrode System (NEC
Art 250 Part H)
NEC - National Electrical Code
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a light-
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wail outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. 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.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18, Object and Liquid Entry
Never push 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 fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified
service per-
sonnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. If the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only 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.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
21. Replacement
Parts
When replacement
parts are required,
be sure the service
technician has used replacement
parts specified by the man-
ufacturer
or have the same characteristics
as the original
part. Unauthorized
substitutions
may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion
of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended
by the manufacturer.
The product may slide
or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
24, 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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