Appendix A: Legal Notices

Television antenna connectors protection (for systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards)

External television antenna grounding

Important

The instructions are for the person who installs cable to the system. eMachines assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with electric shock.

If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your eMachines PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

Lightning protection

For added protection of any eMachines product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

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