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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Ifan outside a ntenna orcable system isconnected t o the
product, be suretheantenna orcable systemisgrounded
so asto provide s ome protection against v oltage s urges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 oftheNational
Electrical
Code (U.S.A.),
ANSI/NFPA 70 provides
information withregard to proper grounding o fthemast
and supporting structure,
grounding o f thelead-in w ire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding c onductors,
location ofantenna-discharge
unit, c onnection t o
grounding e lectrodes,
and requirements
for thegrounding
electrode.
Example of GroundingAccordingto National Electrical
Code InstrucUons
NEC-National
Electrical
Code
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Sectinn 810-21)
GroundClamps
Power Service Grounding
EleCtrode System (NEC
A_ 250, Pa_ H)
15. Lightning
Foradded protection for this product(receiver) during a
Lightning storm, or when it is [eft unattendedand unused
for tong periodsof time, unplugit from the walt outlet and
disconnectthe antenna or cable system. This wit[ prevent
damageto the productdue to tlghtningand power-line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna systemshouldhot be located in the
vicinity of overheadpower tines or other electric tight or
power circuits, or where it can fatt into such powertines or
circuits.Wheninstalling an outside antenna system,
extremecare shouldbe taken to keep from touching such
power Linesor circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overloadwatt outlets and extensioncords as this
can resultin a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never pushobjects of any kindinto this productthrough
openingsas they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Neverspilt Liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this productyourselfas opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer at[ servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this productfrom the watt outlet and refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnelunderthe fol!owing
conditions:
a.Ifthepower-supply cordorplugisdamaged.
b.Ifliquid h asbeen spilled,
orobjects h avefallen into
theproduct.
c.Iftheproduct hasbeenexposed to rain orwater.
d.Iftheproduct d oesnotoperate n ormally b y following
theoperating instructions.
Adjust onlythose controls that
arecovered by theoperating instructions
as an improper
adjustment o f other controls may result indamage andwill
often require extensive workby a qualified
technician to
restore theproduct t o its normal operation.
e.Iftheproduct hasbeendroppedorthecabinet h as
beendamaged.
f.If theproduct exhibits a distinct changein
performance.
21.
Replacement
Parts
Whenreplacementparts are required,be sure the service
technician has used replacementparts specified by the
manufacturer or havethe same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may resultin fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion o f anyservice orrepairs to this product,
asktheservice technician to perform safety c hecks to
determine t hattheproduct i sinproper operating
condition.
23. Watt or Ceiling
Mounting
The productshould be mounted to a watt or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat
The product shouldbe situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,stoves,or other products
(includingamplifiers) that produceheat.
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