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15. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your
home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company.
16. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other
electric light or power circuits, 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 circuits as contact with them
may be fatal.
17. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.
18. 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.
19. 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.
d.
If the product does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instruction. Adjust only those con-
trols that are covered by the operating instructions.
An improper adjustment may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified tech-
nician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
f.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance—this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same character
istics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. 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
conditions.
22. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to
install this product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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a.
Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm) copper, No.8 AWG
(8.4mm) aluminum, No.7 AWG (10mm) copper-clad
steel or bronze wire or larger, as ground wire.
b.
Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house
with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22m) to
6 feet (1.83m) apart.
c.
Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to
where lead-in enters house.
d.
A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode
where other types of electrode systems do not exist.
Refer to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
1984 for information.
e.
Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG
(13.3mm) copper or equivalent, when a separate
antenna grounding electrode is used.
WARNING - CAUTION!
THE THREE WIRE CABLE ASSEMBLIES EXITING THE
REAR OF THE UNIT ARE "HAZARDOUS LIVE" AND THE
EXTERNAL WIRING CONNECTED TO THESE TERMI-
NALS REQUIRES INSTALLATION BY AN INSTRUCTED
PERSON.
NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYS-
TEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-22 OF
THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER
GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT
THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE
TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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