Safety Instructions
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 pro- tection against voltage surges and
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
Ground Clamp
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| Antenna Lead in Wire |
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| Antenna Discharge Unit |
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| Grounding Conductor |
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| Ground Clamps |
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| Power Service Grounding |
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| Electrode System (NEC |
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| Art 250, Part H) |
NEC - National Electrical Code
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during 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 over- head 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 voltage points or
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following 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 oper- ating 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 performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
22. 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 condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommend- ed 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 radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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