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14.
15.
Protective Attachment
Plug-The product is
equipped with an attachment
plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature.
See Instruction Manual for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement
of the plug is required, be sure the service
technician
has used a replacement
plug
specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
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 ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast
an supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding electrode. See Figure 131.1.
FIGURE
131.1
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/N
FPA 70
I
SERVICE
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NEC-NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
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DISCHARGE
UNIT
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FOWER
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
16.
17.
18.
Lightning-For
added
protection
for this
product during 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.
Power Lines-An
outside antenna system
should not be located
in the vicinity
of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When instaling an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
Overloading-Do
not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
19.
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.
20.
Servicing-Do
not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards.
Refer
all servicing
to
qualified service personnel.
21.
Damage
Requiring
Service-Unplug
this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified
service personnel
under the
following conditions:
a. When 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.
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22.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following 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 require extensive
work by a qualified
technician
to restore
the product to its normal operation.
e. If te product
has been dropped
or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When
the product
exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance-this
indicates
a
need for service.
Replacement Parts-When replacement
parts
are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer
or have the same charact-
eristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
23.
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.
24.
Wall
or Ceiling
Mounting-The
product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
25.
Heat-The
product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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