Important Safeguards

CAUTION

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1	Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
	should be adhered to.
2	Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3	Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for

12Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.

4 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer.

●An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

5	Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
	only as recommended by the manufacturer.
6	Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

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)

Important Safeguards –

	not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
	situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
	openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that
	may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
7	Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as
	radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
	that produce heat.
8	Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of
	the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
9	Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are
	not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
	paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
	point where they exit from the appliance.
10	Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11	Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

13Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

15Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified ser- vice personnel when:

A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

16Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

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Important Instruction

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