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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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)
Ground clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment
NEC — national electrical code

Important

Safeguards

13. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead 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.

14. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the TV.

16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some pro-
tection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric 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 an-
tenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an-
tenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode.

17. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the TV 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 TV.
(c) If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are cov-
ered by the operating 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 TV to its normal operation.
(e) If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the man-
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.

20. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repair to the TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the TV is in safe operating condition.

21. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.