Voxx ANT950E1 Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Consumer Product Safety Commission Information
FOLLOW THESE RULES AND LIVE
1. If you're not sure about a careful, safe installation—don't try to do it
yourself. Call your local power company or check with Yellow Pages
under "Antennas or Television and Radio Antenna Systems" for an
installer in your area.
2. With at least two people, assemble as much of the antenna on the
ground as possible.
3. Watch out for overhead powerlines. Check the distance to the
powerlines before you start installing—WE RECOMMEND YOU STAY
A MINIMUM OF TWICE THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE ANTENNA
AND ITS MAST AWAY FROM ALL POWERLINES.
4. Do not use a metal ladder.
5. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a powerline can
cause a fatal shock.
6. Don't try to do the job on a windy day.
7. Have a friend watch as a spotter on the ground when you're on the roof
to see things you can't.
8. If you start to drop the antenna, get away from it and let it fall.
9. If any part of the antenna comes in contact with a powerline—CALL
YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY; DON'T TRY TO REMOVE IT
YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
10. Keep mast, lead-in and metal guy wires away from powerlines, too.
They are all excellent conductors of electrical current.
11. Be sure everyone understands the danger of touching an overhead
powerline. Tell them never to try to remove any object touching a
powerline.
12. Make sure that the antenna and its mast are properly grounded.
HOW TO SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE
Before attempting to install your antenna, think of where you can best
place your antenna for safety and performance. Most antennas are
supported by pipe masts attached to the chimney, roof, or side of the
house. Generally, the higher the antenna is above the ground, the
better it performs. A good practice is to install your antenna about 5 to
10 feet above the roofline and away from powerlines and obstructions.
Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet. If
possible, find a mounting place directly above your set, where the
antenna lead-in wire can take a short, vertical drop on the outside
of the house for entry through a wall or window near the set. To
determine a safe distance from wires, powerlines, and trees:
1. Measure the length of your antenna.
2. Add the antenna length to the height of your tower or mast.
3. Double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance.
If you cannot maintain this safe distance, STOP!
GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.
CHOOSING A STRUCTURE MOUNT
Follow the installation directions for the individual type of mount you
choose.
BASE AND ROOF UNIVERSAL MAST ANCHOR
MOUNT: Mast locks MOUNT:
H s a U b - t l o
into U-bolt. Swivel swivel. Adapts to most roof
base fits the slope of slopes.
most roofs.
VENT PIPE MOUNT:
For smaller antennas.
Attaches to vent pipe.
WALL MOUNTS:
EAVE MOUNT: For
Used on side of
attaching antenna
structure.
mast to hanging raf-
ters or trim boards.
CORNER MOUNTS:
Two Y-mounts with
straps for chimney
corner mounting.
CHIMNEY RACHET
MOUNT: Provides
secure mounting to
chimney with straps.
TRIPOD MOUNT: Sturdy
TOWER: Not rec-
antenna mount for larger
ommended, for
antennas subject to stronger
professional use
winds. Fits most roof slopes.
only.
TELESCOPIC MAST: Has
interlocking sections.
J-MAST
Note: Make sure the installation of the antenna conforms to local
electrical and building codes, zoning requirements and other applicable
laws and regulations. If you are unsure, contact your local electrician
or building inspector for assistance.
GENERAL INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS FOR MAST MOUNTED
ANTENNAS
1. Assemble your new antenna on the ground at the installation site.
Follow the separate assembly instructions that come with it.
2. Install the selected mount for your antenna.
3. Attach the mast and antenna to the mount.
Note: If you are going to use guy wires:
• Install guy wire anchor bolts
• Estimate length of guy wires and cut them
• Attach to mast using guy wire ring
r o f a e y s
• Have a second person hold the mast upright while the guy
wires are attached and tightened to the anchor bolts
ANTENNA GROUNDING
To protect your house and your TV/FM installation, your antenna system
must be properly grounded.
1. Clamp a #10 copper or #8 aluminum grounding wire to the base of the
antenna mast. Using stand-offs every 4 to 6 feet, run the wire down the
building in as straight a line as possible.
2. Attach a 300-Ohm static discharge unit (lightning arrestor) or a 75-Ohm
grounding block to the antenna's lead-in cable as close as possible to
the point where the cable enters the house.
3. Attach the grounding wire to the lead-in cable's grounding unit and run
the wire to the central building ground.
Acceptable central building ground points may include:
• Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point
where it enters the building
• Grounded metallic service raceway
• Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure
• 8-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the
central building ground by #6 or heavier bonding wire)
• Other acceptable electrodes that comply with the sections 250 and 810
of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
ANTENNA REMOVAL
To remove the antenna, follow the instructions for installing the antenna,
but start with the last step first. That's the only safe way to remove an
antenna.
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