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TV Antenna Connectors Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Lightning Protection
For added protection of any product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
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Antenna Grounding
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periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product from lightning and power line surges.
Antenna Grounding
Reference | Grounding Component |
1Electric Service Equipment
2 | Power Service Grounding Electrode System | |
(NEC Art 250, Part H) | ||
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3Ground Clamps
4Grounding Conductors (NEC Section
5Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section
6Ground Clamp
7Antenna Lead in Wire
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.
WARNING: When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them could be fatal.
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