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15) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus.

16) 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.

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

18) Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, 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 into the unit.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

19) If an outside antenna or cable system is

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEAD IN WIRE

cable system is grounded to provide some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

protection against voltage surges and built-up

GROUND

 

 

 

 

static charges, Section 810 of the National

CLAMP

 

 

 

ANTENNA

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

information with respect to proper grounding of

ELECTRIC SERVICE

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

the mast and supporting structure, grounding

EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC-NATIONAL

 

 

 

 

unit, size of grounding conductors, location

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRICAL CODE

 

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

of antenna discharge unit, connection to

S2898A

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

 

 

 

 

20)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.

21)Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22)Keep your fingers clear of the disc slot as it is closing. It may cause injury.

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