EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

13.LIGHTNING

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14.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.

15.OVERLOADING

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

16.OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

product, be sure the antenna system is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEAD IN

grounded so as to provide some protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

against voltage surges and built-up static

 

GROUND

charges. Section 810 of the National

 

CLAMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

information with respect to proper grounding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the mast and supporting structure,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

discharge product, size of grounding

EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

conductors, location of antenna discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

product, connection to grounding electrodes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

and requirements for grounding electrode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S2898A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that 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 repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21.WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug the product 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 product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by

aqualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance–this indicates a need for service.

23.HEAT

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

24.NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the 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.

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Emerson SB315 manual Lightning, Power Lines, Overloading, Object and Liquid Entry, Outdoor Antenna Grounding, Servicing