SAFETY FIRST 3

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

 

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,

be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide

 

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper

some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This

provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast

product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards,

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of

observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and

antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

servicing.

requirements for the grounding electrode.

ATTENTION:

2. Lightning

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or

product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read

when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable

product and keep this booklet for future reference.

system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning

INSTALLATION

and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines
1. Grounding or Polarization

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

(A)Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a

an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep

safety feature.

from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

might be fatal.

reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

safety purpose of the polarized plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B)Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Power Sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

company. If your product is intended to operate from battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Overloading

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Power Cord Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rug or other similar surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recommended by the manufacturer.