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voltagepoints or short out parts that could result in
fireor electric shock. Never spill or spray any type
ofliquid on the product.
16. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
Ifan outside antenna is connected to the prod-
uct,be sure the antenna system is grounded so
asto provide some protection against voltage
surgesand built-up static charges. Section 810
ofthe NationalElectric Code,ANSI/NFPA 70,
providesinformation with respect to proper
groundingof the mast and supporting structure,
groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
chargeproduct, size of grounding conductors,
locationof antenna discharge product, connec-
tionto grounding electrodes and requirements
forgrounding electrodes.
17. SERVICING
Donot attempt to service this product yourself
asopening or removing covers may expose you
todangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicingto qualified service personnel.
18. REPLACEMENT P ARTS
Whenreplacement parts are required, be sure
theservice technician uses replacement parts
specifiedby the manufacturer or those that have
thesame characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire,
electricshock or other hazards.
19. SAFETY CHECK
Uponcompletion of any service or repairs to this
product,ask the service technician to perform
safetychecks to determine that the product is in
properoperating condition.
20. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
Theproduct should be mounted to a wall or ceil-
ingonly as recommended by the manufacturer.
21. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplugthe product from the wall outlet and refer
servicingto qualified service personnel under
thefollowing conditions:
a. Whenthe power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. Ifliquid has been spilled or objects have
falleninto the product.
c. Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. Ifthe product does not operate normally by
followingthe operatinginstructions. Adjust
onlythose controls that are covered by the
operatinginstructions, as an adjustment of
othercontrols may result in damage and will
oftenrequire extensive work by a qualified
technicianto restore the product to its
normaloperation.
e. Ifthe product has been dropped or the
cabinethas been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change
inperformance this indicates a need for
service.
22. HEAT
Theproduct should be situated away from heat
sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves
orother products (including amplifiers) that pro-
duceheat.
23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
Thisreminder is provided to call the CATV sys-
teminstaller's attentionto Article 820-40of the
NECthat provides guidelines for proper ground-
ingand, in particular, specifies that the cable
groundshall be connected to the grounding sys-
temof the building, as close to the point of cable
entryas practical.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NECART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
S2898A
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS