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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The openings should never be blocked by
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
grounding conductors, location of antenna-
other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-
tion is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions
have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
This product should be operated only from
GroundClamD
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15. Lightning
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operat-
ing instructions.
12. Power-Cord
Polarization
_
Antenna
Lead roW{re
Antenna
Discharge
UnJl
(NEC
Section
810-20)
_
rounding
Conductor
(NEe
Section
810-21
_
Ground
Clam#s
Power
Service
Grounding
/
Electrode
System
(NEC
Art 250.
Part HI
NEC - National Electrical
Code
This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
For added protection for this product
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into
(receiver) during a lightning storm, or when
the grounding-type
power outlet. This is a
it is left unattended and unused for long
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
and disconnect the antenna or cable sys-
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
tem. This will prevent damage to the product
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-
due to lightning and power-line surges.
type plug.
16. Power
Lines
13. Power-Cord
Protection
An outside antenna system should not be
Power-su pply cords should be routed so
located in the vicinity of overhead power
that they are not likely to be walked on or
lines or other electric light or power circuits,
pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor
Antenna
Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is
connec[ed to the product, be sure the
or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overloadwall outletsand extension
antenna or cable system is groundea so as
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
to provide some protection against voltage
electric shock.
surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.),
18.
Object
and Liquid
Entry
ANSI/NFPA
70 provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
Never push objects of any kind into this
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
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