IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

19)If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

 

ANTENNA LEAD

 

IN WIRE

GROUND

 

CLAMP.

 

 

ANTENNA

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

GROUND CLAMPS

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

$2898A

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

20)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.

21)Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22)When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

23)Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.

24)Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

25)This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Sansui HDLCD1900A manual Grounding Conductors, Ground Clamps, Power Service Grounding, NEC ART 250, Part H