Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the
Antenna Grounding According to the NEC — Refer to section
- When the power cord or |
plug is damaged or |
frayed. |
precautions below.
An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.
Ground damps
Electric service equipment
NEC: National Electrical Code
Antenna
wire
Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 
Grounding
conductors (NEC Section
Ground damps
Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
- If liquid has been spilled |
into the set. |
- If the set has been |
exposed to rain or water. |
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
Lightning
For added protection for this television receiver during 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. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- If the set has been |
subject to excessive shock |
by being dropped, or the |
cabinet has been |
damaged. |
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