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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproduct w as designed and manufactured to meetstrictqualityand
safetystandards. Thereare, however, s omeinstallation a nd operation
precautions whichyoushould beparticularly awareof.
1.
ReadInstructions - Allthe safety and operating i nstructions should
bereadbefore theappliance i soperated.
2.
RetainInstructions - The safety and operatinginstructions should
beretained for future reference.
3.
HeedWarnings - Allwarnings o ntheappliance a ndintheoperating
instructions should beadhered t o.
4.
FollowInstructions - Alloperating anduseinstructions s hould be
followed.
5.
Water andMoisture - Theappliance should notbeusednearwater
- for example, neara bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub,
ina wetbasement or neara swimming p ool, e tc.
6.
Carts and Stands - Theappliance s hould beusedonlywitha cartor
stand thatisrecommended bythemanufacturer.
6A. _
An appliance and cartcombination s houldbe moved
with care. Quickstops,excessive force, and uneven
surfaces maycause theappliance andcartcombination
to overturn.
7.
Wall or CeilingMounting - Theappliance shouldbemounted to a
wallor ceiling onlyas recommended b ythemanufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - Theappliance s hould besituated sothatitslocation or
position doesnot interfere withitsproper ventilation. Forexample,
the appliance s hould notbe situated on a bed,sofa,rug, or similar
surfacethat may blockthe ventilation openings; o r, placedin a
built-in installation, suchasa bookcase or cabinet t hatmayimpede
theflowofairthrough theventilation o penings.
9.
Heat - The appliance shouldbesituated awayfrom hearsources
such as radiators,heat registers,stoves,or :otherappliances
(including a mplifiers) thatproduceheat.
10. Power Sources- The appliance shouldbeconnected to a power
supply onlyofthetype described i ntheoperating i nstructions oras
marked ontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupply cordsshould be routed so
thattheyare notlikelyto bewalked onor pinched byitemsplaced
uponor againstthem, payingparticular attention to cordsand
plugs, convenience receptacles, andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning - Theappliance s hould becleaned onlyas recommende_'
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - An outdoor antenna shouldbe located awayfrom
powerlines.
14. Outdoor A ntenna Grounding - If anoutside antenna is connected to
the receiver, b e sure the antennasystemis grounded soas to
provide someprotection a gainst v oltage surges and builtup static
charges.
Section 810of theNational Electric C ode, A NSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
provides i nformation w ithrespect to propergrounding ofthe mats
and supporting structuregroundingof the lead-inwire to an
antenna discharge unit,sizeof grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection t o grounding electrodes and
requirements f orthegrounding e lectrode. SeeFig.below.
15. Non-use Periods - The powercord of the appliance shouldbe
unplugged f rom the outletwhenleft unused for a longperiod of
time.
16. Object andLiquidEntry- Careshould be takensothatobjects do
not fall and liquidsare not spilledinto the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service- Theapplianceshould be servicedby
qualified service personnel when:
A. Thepower s upply cordortheplughasbeendamaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. Theappliance h asbeenexposed torain;or
D. Theappliance d oesnot appear t o operate normally o r exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
E. Theapplianc e hasbeendropped, or theenclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user shouldnot attemptto service theappliance
beyond that described in the operatinginstructions. A ll other
servicing shouldbe referred toqualifiedservice personnel.
Note to the CATVsysteminstaller: This reminderis provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the pointof cableentryas practical.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONALELECTRICAL C ODE(NEC)
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National ElectricCode
ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC S eCTION
a10-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (.ecSeCTm. e10-21)
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GROUNDCLAMPS
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POWERSERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE S YSTEM(NEC ART 2 se, P ART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
MAC3964
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