Philips SDV2927 Safety Instructions, Philips SDV2940, Indoor/Outdoor UHF/VHF Television antenna

Models: SDV2940

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Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Philips SDV2940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indoor/Outdoor UHF/VHF Television antenna

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna grounding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, make sure the

 

GROUND CLAMP

 

LEAD-IN WIRE

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

antenna system is grounded so as to provide protection against volt-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT*

age surges and built up of static charges. Section 810 of the National

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION

 

 

 

810-20)

Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING

 

ELECTRIC

 

CONDUCTORS

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

 

SERVICE

 

(NEC SECTION

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

 

EQUIPMENT

810-21)

 

 

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge-unit, connec-

 

 

 

 

POWER SERVICE

tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING ELECTRODE

electrode. See DIAGRAM TO LEFT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM (NEC ART250, PART H)

 

 

 

 

 

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

Important Safety Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEC – National Electrical Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Antenna Discharge Unit is not required

 

 

 

 

 

 

if lead in conductors are enclosed in a

If you do not feel comfortable or competent to install this antenna

 

continuous metallic shield that is

 

permanently and effectively grounded.

we recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

professional antenna installer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read the instructions for this device thoroughly before

 

 

 

 

 

attempting installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The installation or dismantling of any antenna near power lines is

 

 

 

 

 

dangerous. Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured while

 

 

 

 

 

attempting to install or service antennas. For your safety and proper

 

 

 

 

 

antenna installation, read and follow all safety precautions.

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors from antenna to a build-

 

ing should not cross over open conductors of electric light or power

 

 

READ

circuits.They should be kept away from all circuits to avoid the pos-

 

 

BEFORE

sibility of accidental contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION

Each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor antenna should be con-

 

nected with an antenna discharge unit. Antenna discharge units (or

 

 

 

 

 

Lightning Arrestors) should be located outside the building between

 

 

 

 

 

the point of entrance or the lead-in and the TV, and as near as prac-

 

 

 

 

 

tical to the entrance of conductors to the building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose an installation site for safety as well as performance.

 

 

 

 

 

All electric power lines, cable lines and telephone lines look alike.

 

 

 

 

 

To be safe, assume ANY overhead line can kill you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not place an antenna where it could potentially fall on to,or blow

 

 

 

 

 

into a power line. If in doubt call your electric provider. Let them

 

 

 

 

 

review your site.

grounded with an

approved

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor antennas should be

 

 

 

 

 

lighting arresting device. Local codes may apply. Use 8 AWG or larger

 

ground wire.

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