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Important Safeguards—Continued

17.	Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
	sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as
	this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18.	Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of
	any kind into the appliance through openings as they
	may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
	parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
	Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
19.	Servicing—Do not attempt to service the appliance
	yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
	you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
	servicing to qualified service personnel.
20.	Damage Requiring Service—Unplug the appliance
	from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

FIGURE 1:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRODE SYSTEM

	service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B.	If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
	the appliance,
C.	If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,
D. If the appliance does not operate normally by follow-
	ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those con-
	trols that are covered by the operating instructions as
	an improper adjustment of other controls may result
	in damage and will often require extensive work by
	a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its
	normal operation,
E.	If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any
	way, and
F.	When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in per-
	formance – this indicates a need for service.
21.	Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are
	required, be sure the service technician has used
	replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
	have the same characteristics as the original part.
	Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec-
	tric shock, or other hazards.
22.	Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or
	repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to
	perform safety checks to determine that the appli-
	ance is in proper operation condition.
23.	Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The appliance should
	be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
	mended by the manufacturer.
24.	Heat—The appliance should be situated away from
	heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
	or other appliances (including amplifiers) that pro-
	duce heat.
25.	Liquid Hazards—The appliance should not be
	exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
	filled with liquids, such as vases should be placed on
	the appliance.

S2898A

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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