Important safety instructions
13.LIGHTNING
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
14.POWER LINES
An 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 power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16.OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind through openings in the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
17.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
18. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally after installation by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
23. HEAT |
The product should be situated away from heat |
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, |
or other products (including amplifiers) that |
produce heat. |
24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER |
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system |
installer's attention to Article |
that provides guidelines for proper grounding |
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground |
shall be connected to the grounding system of the |
| ANTENNA |
| LEAD IN |
| WIRE |
| GROUND |
| CLAMP |
| ANTENNA |
| DISCHARGE UNIT |
| (NEC SECTION |
ELECTRIC |
|
SERVICE | GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
EQUIPMENT | (NEC SECTION |
| GROUND CLAMPS |
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
building, as close to the point of cable entry as |
S2898A
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
practical. |
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED SAFETY, REPLACE SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS ONLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED PARTS (REFER TO SERVICE
LITERATURE).3
