Important Safety Instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

and operating instructions should be

÷ If this product is equipped with a

push objects of any kind into this product

read before the product is operated.

polarized alternating current line plug (a

through openings as they may touch

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

plug having one blade wider than the

dangerous voltage points or short-out

operating instructions should be retained

other), it will fit into the outlet only one

parts that could result in a fire or electric

for future reference.

way. This is a safety feature. If you are

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

unable to insert the plug fully into the

the product.

product and in the operating instructions

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

should be adhered to.

should still fail to fit, contact your

this product yourself as opening or

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

electrician to replace your obsolete

removing covers may expose you to

and use instructions should be followed.

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

of the polarized plug.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

wall outlet before cleaning. The product

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

personnel.

should be cleaned only with a polishing

wire grounding type plug, a plug having

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean

a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into

this product from the wall outlet and

with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides

a grounding type power outlet. This is a

refer servicing to qualified service

or other volatile liquids since they may

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

personnel

under

the

following

corrode the cabinet.

the plug into the outlet, contact your

conditions:

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

electrician to replace your obsolete

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

not recommended by the product

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

damaged.

manufacturer as they may cause

of the grounding type plug.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

hazards.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

have fallen into the product.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

supply cords should be routed so that

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

this product near water — for example,

they are not likely to be walked on or

or water.

near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

pinched by items placed upon or against

÷ If the product does not operate normally

or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or

them, paying particular attention to cords

by following the operating instructions.

near a swimming pool; and the like.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

Adjust only those controls that are

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

the point where they exit from the

covered by the operating instructions

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

product.

as an improper adjustment of other

bracket, or table. The product may fall,

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

controls may result in damage and will

causing serious injury to a child or adult,

an outside antenna or cable system is

often require extensive work by a

and serious damage to the product. Use

connected to the product, be sure the

qualified technician to restore the

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

antenna or cable system is grounded so

product to its normal operation.

or table recommended by the

as to provide some protection against

÷ If the product has been dropped or

manufacturer, or sold with the product.

voltage surges and built-up static

damaged in any way.

Any mounting of the product should

charges. Article 810 of the National

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

follow the manufacturer’s instructions,

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

change in performance — this indicates

and should use a mounting accessory

information with regard to proper

a need for service.

recommended by the manufacturer.

grounding of the mast and supporting

REPLACEMENT PARTS

—

When

CART — A product and cart combination

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

replacement parts are required, be sure

should be moved with care. Quick stops,

to an antenna discharge unit, size of

the service technician has used

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

grounding conductors,

location of

replacement parts specified by the

may cause the product and cart

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

manufacturer or have the same

combination to overturn.

grounding electrodes, and requirements

characteristics as the original part.

for the grounding electrode. See Figure

Unauthorized substitutions may result

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

product during a lightning storm, or when

service or repairs to this product, ask

it is left unattended and unused for long

the service technician to perform safety

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

checks to determine that the product is

outlet and disconnect the antenna or

in proper operating condition.

cable system. This will prevent damage

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

to the product due to lightning and

product should not be mounted to a

power-line surges.

wall or ceiling.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

HEAT — The product should be situated

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

system should not be located in the

away from

heat sources

such as

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

electric light or power circuits, or where

products (including

amplifiers) that

to ensure

reliable

operation of the

it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

produce heat.

product and

protect

from

When installing an outside

antenna

overheating, and these openings must

system, extreme care should be taken

not be blocked or covered. The openings

to keep from touching such power lines

should never be blocked by placing the

or circuits as contact with them might

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

be fatal.

similar surface. This product should not

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

be placed in a built-in installation such

outlets, extension cords,

integral

as a bookcase or rack unless proper

convenience receptacles

this can

ventilation

provided

the

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ANTENNA

manufacturer’s instructions have been

adhered to.

LEAD IN

POWER SOURCES — This product should

WIRE

be operated only from the type of power

GROUND

source indicated on the marking label. If

CLAMP

you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your

ANTENNA

product dealer or local power company.

DISCHARGE UNIT

LOCATION – The appliance should be

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

the appliance should be unplugged from

the outlet when left unused for a long

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

period of time.

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Fig. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE