15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna | 20. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product | ||
is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna |
| yourself as opening or removing covers may expose | |
system is grounded so as to provide some protection |
| you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all | |
against voltage surges and built - up static charges. |
| servicing to qualified service personnel. | |
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, | 21. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product | ||
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard | |||
to proper grounding of the | mast and supporting |
| from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified |
structure, grounding of the mast and supporting |
| service personnel under the following conditions: | |
structure, grounding of the lead - in wire to an |
| a) When the power- supply cord or plug is | |
antenna - discharge unit, size of grounding |
| damaged. | |
conductors, location of antenna - discharge unit, |
| b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen | |
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements | into the product. | ||
for the grounding electrode. |
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| c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. |
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| LEAD IN WIRE |
| operating instructions as an improper |
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CLAMP |
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GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
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| f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in |
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| performance - this indicates a need for service. |
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| required, be sure the service technician has used |
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| replacement parts specified by the manufacturer |
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| or have the same characteristics as the original | |
| part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, | ||
during a lightning storm, or when it is left |
| electric shock, or other hazards. | |
unattended and unused for long periods of time, |
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unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the | 23. Safety Check | ||
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage |
| repairs to this product, ask the service technician to | |
to the product due to lightning and | perform safety checks to determine that the product | ||
17. Power |
| is in proper operating condition. | |
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be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines | 24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be | ||
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it |
| mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended | |
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When |
| by the manufacturer. | |
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care |
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should be taken to keep from touching such power | 25. Heat - The product should be situated away from | ||
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. |
| heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, | |
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, |
| or other products (including amplifiers) that Produce | |
| heat. | ||
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles |
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as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19.Object and Liquid
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