Warnings and Precautions
Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions
If an outdoor antenna is connected, follow the precautions below:
▪An outdoor antenna should not be located in any area where it could come in contact with
overhead power lines, or any other electric light or power circuits.
▪When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme caution should be taken to prevent contact with power lines. Direct contact with power lines may be fatal and should be avoided at all costs.
Section 810 of National Electrical Code (NEC) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
Ground clamps
Electric service equipment
Antenna
Antenna discharge unit (NEC section
Grounding conductors (NEC section
Ground clamps
Power service grounding (NEC Art250 part H)
NEC : National Electrical code
EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
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