IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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14. 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
Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions
Ground Clamp
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NEC - National Electrical Code
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) dur- ing 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
16. 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 installing 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.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a 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 volt- age points or
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser- vicing to qualified service personnel under the fol- lowing conditions:
a. If the
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 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 the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts spec- ified by the manufacturer or have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu- tions may result in fire, electric shock, or other haz- ards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the product is in proper operat- ing condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
24. 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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