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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
14.
Outdoor
Antenna
(;rounding
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-
21).
ments
for the grounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Ground
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Antenna
Discharge
Unit
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
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Power
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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 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.
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.
Servicing
Do not attempt
to service
this product
),ourself,
as
opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dan-
gerous
voltage
or other
hazards.
Refer
all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
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
cc,rd or plug is damaged.
b.
If liquid
has been
spilled,
or objects
have
fallen,
into the prodact.
c.
If the product
has been
exposed
to rain or water.
d.
If the product
does no!: operate
normally
by fol-
lowing
the operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that are covered
by the operating
instructions;
improper
adjustment
of other
con-
trols
may result
in damage
and will
often
re-
quire
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 per-
formance.
21. Replacement
Parts
When
replacement
part.,; 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 an3, service
or repairs
to this
product,
ask the service
technician
to perform
safety
checks
to determine
tt-,at 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 manafacturer.
24. Heat
Keep the product
away
from
heat sources
such
as
radiators,
heat registers,
sto_es,
or other
products
(including
amplifiers)
that produce
heat.
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