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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
Thisproduct w as designed andmanufactured to meetstrictquality and
safetystandards. Thereare, however, s omeinstallation and operation
precautions whichyoushould beparticularly aware of.
1.
ReadInstructions - Allthesafetyandoperating i nstructions should
bereadbefore the appliance i soperated.
2.
RetainInstructions - The safety and operating i nstructions should
beretained for futurereference.
3.
HeedWarnings - Allwarningsontheappliance andin theoperating
instructions should beadhered to.
4.
FollowInstructions - Alloperating a nd useinstructions shouldbe
followed.
5.
Waterand Moisture - Theappliance should not beused nearwater
- for example, neara bathtub, washbowl, k itchen sink,laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming p ool,etc.
6.
CartsandStands - Theappliance should beused only, witha cart or
stand thatisrecommended bythemanufacturer.
6A. _
An appliance andcartcombination shouldbe moved
with care. Quickstops,excessive f orce,and uneven
surfaces maycause theappliance andcart combination
tooverturn.
7.
Wall or CeilingMounting - Theappliance shouldbemounted to a
wallor ceiling onlyas recommended bythemanufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - Theappliance s hould besituated sothatitslocation or
position doesnot interfere withits proper v entilation. Forexample,
theappliance s houldnotbesituated on a bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may blockthe ventilation openings; o r, placedin a
built-in installation, suchasa bookcase or cabinetthatmayimpede
theflow ofairthrough theventilation openings.
9.
Heat - The appliance shouldbesituated awayfrom hearsources
such as radiators,heat registers,stoves,or otherappliances
(including a mplifiers) thatproduce h eat.
10. PowerSources- The appliance should be connected t o a power
supply onlyofthetype described i ntheoperating i nstructions oras
marked ontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupply cordsshouldbe routed so
thattheyare notlikelyto be walkedonor pinched by itemsplaced
uponor againstthem, payingparticular a ttentionto cordsand
plugs, convenience receptacles, andthepoint where theyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning - Theapplianc e should be cleaned onlyas recommend -
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- An outdoor antenna shouldbe located awayfrom
power lines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If anoutside antenna isconnected t o
the receiver, b e sure the antennasystemis groundedso as to
provide someprotection a gainst v oltage surgesandbuiltup static
charges.
Section810 ofthe NationalElectric C ode,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
providesinformation w ithrespect t o proper grounding o f the mats
and supporting structure groundingof the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit,size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements f orthegrounding e lectrode. SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- The powercordof the appliance shouldbe
unplugged f rom the outletwhen left unused for a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetaken sothatobjects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled intothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service- Theappliance s houldbeserviced by
qualifiedservicepersonnel w hen:
A. Thepowersupply cordortheplug hasbeen damaged; or
B. Objects havefallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. Theappliance hasbeen exposed to rain;or
D. Theappliance doesnotappearto operate normally o r exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
E
Theapplianc e hasbeen dropped, ortheenclosure d amaged.
18. Servicing - The usershouldnot attemptto service the appliance
beyondthat describedin the operatinginstructions. A ll other
servicing s hould bereferred to qualifiedservice personnel .....
Note to the CATVsystem installer:.This reminderis providedto callthe
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular, s pecifiesthat
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building,as closeto the pointof cable entryas practical.
EXAMPLE OFANTENNAGROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE(NEC)
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- lational ElectricCode
ANTENNA LEADIN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGEUNff l.ecsecno,slo-z_)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS rN_SeCTm. $1o-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
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POWERSERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEMrwec _r 2so. PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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