Philips SDV7700K/17 user manual Safety Instructions, Antenna grounding and safety warning

Safety Instructions

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Antenna grounding and safety warning

Warning Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, keep ladder and antenna away from power lines. Contact may cause electrocution.

1 . Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors from antenna to a build- i n g , should not cross over open conductors of electric light or p ower circ u i t s .T h ey should be kept aw ay from all circuits to avo i d the possibility of accidental contact.

2 . Each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor antenna should be connected with an antenna discharge unit.Antenna discharge units (or Lightning A rrestor) should be located outside the building or inside the building between the point of entrance of the lead-in and the T V, and as near as practical to the entrance of the conductors to the building.

NEC - National Electrical Code

*Antenna Discharge Unit is not required if lead in conductors are enclosed in a con- tinuous metallic shield that is permanently and effectively grounded.

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Important Safety Notes

If you do not feel comfo rtable or competent to install this antenna we recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified pro fe s s i o n a l antenna installer.

Read the instructions for this device thoro u g h ly befo re attempting i n s t a l l a t i o n .

The installation or dismantling of any antenna near power lines is dan- g e ro u s . Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured while attempting to install or service antennas. For your safety and pro p e r antenna installation, read and fo l l ow all safety pre c a u t i o n s .

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 yo u .

Do not place an antenna where it could potentially fall on to, or blow into a power line. If in doubt call your electric prov i d e r. Let them rev i ew your site.

Outdoor antennas should be grounded with an ap p roved lighting arre s t- ing device.Local codes may ap p ly. Use 8 AWG or larger ground wire.

Height or other restrictions on antennas may ap p ly to your installa- tion depending on your proximity to an airport, or local ord i n a n c e s .

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