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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. ]here are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1.
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the applianceand in the operating
instructions should be adheredto.
4.
Follow Instructions - All operating and use_structions
should be
followed.
5.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6.
Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A.
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An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
7.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, converience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the applian(;e.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines .- An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting
structure groLnding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of ,;]rounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode. SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Objecl and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - TI-e appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A.
The power supply cord or tt_eplug has beendamaged; or
B.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C.
The appliance has been exposedto rain; or
D.
The appliiance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in perfcrrrance; or
E
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should net attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Note to the CAW system installer: This reminder is I:,rovidedto call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guideline.,;for proper groLmding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall l)e connecte:l to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICAL CODE(NEC)
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National ElectricCode
GROUNDCLAMP
ELECTRICSERVICE EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIFIE
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ANTENNA DISCHARGEUNIT (NEC SEC'nON
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GFIOUNDINGCONDUC'/'OI_ S (NEC s(cno_ste-zq
GROUNDCLAMPS
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POWER SERVICEGROUNDING ELE(,3R3DE SYSTEM (NEe A RT T-_.P_T H)
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