RCA Pro845 manual Important Safeguards

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (continued)

12.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 built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast 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. See example below as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Example of Antenna Grounding

Service

17. 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.

18. Conditions 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

following the operating instructions, adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

A N T E N N A

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

instructions. 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 in any way.

F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance—this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are

required, have the service technician verify that the

13.Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, 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 or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

Use

14.Cleaning—Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15.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.

replacements he uses have the same safety

characteristics as the original parts. Use of

replacements specified by the product manufacturer

can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks recommended by the

manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe

operating condition.

21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

22. Heat—The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

16.Lightning—For added protection for this product 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 power line surges.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), 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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