Note to Satellite TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the satellite TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite Dish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Clamp

 

 

 

from Satellite Dish

 

 

 

 

Electric Service Equipment

 

Antenna Discharge

 

 

 

Ground Clamps

 

Unit

 

 

 

Power Service Grounding

 

 

 

 

 

Grounding Conductors

 

 

 

Electrode System

 

 

 

(NEC Art. 250, Part H)

(NEC Section 810-21)

 

 

 

 

 

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