7An 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
| ANTENNA |
| LEAD IN WIRE |
GROUND CLAMP |
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| ANTENNA |
| DISCHARGE UNIT |
| (NEC SECTION |
ELECTRIC SERVICE | |
EQUIPMENT | GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
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| (NEC SECTION |
| GROUND CLAMPS |
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
8Appliances are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be released.
Therefore:
–Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable Appliance by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
–Never place an Appliance in a
–Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material.
–Never place the Appliance near or over a radiator or heat register.
9To avoid personal injury:
–Do not place an Appliance on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
–Use only a cart or stand recommended by the Appliance manufacturer.
–Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets.
–Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the Appliance through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock.
11Unplug the Appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner.
12Never add accessories to an Appliance that has not been designed for this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard.
13For added protection of the Appliance during a lightning storm or when the Appliance is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms or power line surges.
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