Winegard FVHD45C, FV-HD45 installation instructions Providing Lightning Protection for the Antenna

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Providing Lightning Protection for the Antenna

1)Mount lightning arrestor or 75 ohm grounding block as close as possible to where lead-in enters house.

2)Ground wires for both mast and lead-in should be copper or aluminum wire, number 8 or larger.

3)Lead-in wire from antenna to lightning arrestor or 75 ohm grounding block and mast ground wire should be secured to house with stand-off insulators, spaced from four to six feet apart.

4)In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four or more feet into the earth. Consult your TV service man for proper depth in your area.

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Antenna

Ground Lead-In Wire

Clamp

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Electric

Service

Equipment

Ground

Clamps

Antenna

Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

(May substitute a 75 ohm Coax Grounding Block)

Rain Drip Loop On Lead-In To TV

 

Power Service Grounding

 

Electrode System

 

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

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NEC - National Electrical Code

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Contents For Models FV-HD45/FVHD45C FreeVision Antenna Parts List Things to Consider Before Installing the Antenna Location SelectionAssembling the Antenna Front Assembly Reflector Brackets Adding the Low Band VHF Add-On Kit For RF Channels 2-6 and/or FMShortest Element Extension Longest Element Attaching the Coax Cable Mounting the AntennaProviding Lightning Protection for the Antenna Amplifying the Signal TroubleshootingDAY Limited Warranty Manual de Instrucciones Lista de Partes Lo que se Debe Considerar Antes de Instalar la Antena Selección de la UbicaciónEnsamble de la Antena AntesConjunto Delantero Apriete las dos tuercas de brida. Vea la Figura Agregando el Kit Adicional VHF de Banda Baja Para Canales 2-6 de RF y FMExtensión de Elemento Más Corta Más Larga Sujeción del Cable Coaxial Montaje de la AntenaProporcionando Protección Contra Relámpagos para la Antena Solución de Problemas Amplificando la SeñalGarantía Limitada DE 90 Días

FVHD45C, FV-HD45 specifications

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