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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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.
EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna Lead in Wire
J
Ground
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
•
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE
15. Lightning
For added protection
for this product
(receiver)
dur-
ing 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 product
due to lightning
and power-line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An out_ide 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,
extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits
as contact
with them might be fatal.
1.7. 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 the), may touch
dangerous
volt-
age points
or short-out
part:; that could
result
in a
fire or electric
shock.
Neve:
spill
liquid
of any kind
on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt
to service
tl_is product
yourself
as
opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dan-
gerous
voltage
or other
hazards.
Refer
all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
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 fol-
lowing
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
re-
quire
extensive
work
by a qualified
technician
to restore
the product
tc 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 per-
formance.
21. Replacement
Parts
When
replacement
parts
are required,
be sure the
service
technician
has used replacement
parts
speci-
fied by the manufacturer
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 determine
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.
24. Heat
The product
should
be situated
away
l_rom heat
sources
such as radiator,';,
heat registers,
stoves,
or
other
products
(including
amplifiers)
that produce
heat.
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