External Television Antenna Grounding; Lightning Protection - Everex gPC3 User Manual

Television antenna connectors protection

External television antenna grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the product, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some provide some protection
against voltage surges and static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPSA 70, provide information with regard
to proper grounding of the mask and 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.

Lightning protection

For added protection of any product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended
or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
CATV Cable Safety
Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the coaxial cable shield to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TV Antenna
The TV antenna supplied with any TV Tuner module is intended for indoor use only. Please
do not use your TV Tuner module outdoors.
COPYRIGHT & SAFETY STATEMENT
(for system TV tuner card)
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