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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
14. Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
18.
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
19.
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 con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to grounding electrodes,
and require-
ments for the grounding electrode.
20.
EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
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Antenna Lead in Wire
Ground
Cla
Antenna
Discharge
Unit
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(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
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S ewice
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(NEC Section 810-21)
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Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Pad H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver)
dur-
ing a l_ghtning
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 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 elec-
tric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits.
When installing
an out-
side antenna
system,
take extreme
care 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.
21,
Object and Liquid E_Ltry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings,
as they may touclh 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.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself,
as
opening or removing
covers may expose you to dan-
gerous voltage
or otlher hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualiified service personnel.
Damage
Requiring
Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing
to qualified
:;ervice personnel
under the
following
conditions:
a. If the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been ::pilled, 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 fol-
lowing the oper_Lting instructions.
Adjust only
those controls
that are covered
by the operating
instructions;
imprcper
adjustment
of other con-
trols may result in damage and will often re-
quire extensive
work by a qualified
technician
to restore the prod act to its normal operation.
e.
If tlhe product
has been dropped
or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f.
If [he product exhibits
a distinct
change in per-
formance.
Replacement
Parts
When replacement
parts are required,
be sure the
service technician
has used replacement
parts
specified
by the manufacturer
or that 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 determine
that the product
is in
proper operating
condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling
Mounting
Mount the product
to a wall or ceiling
only as
recommended
by the manufacturer.
24. Heat
Keep the product away from heat sources
such as
radiators,
heat registe:rs, stoves, or other products
(including
amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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