6 | Important safeguards (continued) |
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the 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.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Ground Clamp | Antenna Lead in Wire | |
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Electric | Antenna Discharge | |
Service | ||
unit (NEC Section | ||
equipment | ||
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Ground |
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Clamps | Grounding | |
Power Service | ||
Conductors | ||
Grounding Electrode | (NEC Section | |
System |
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(NEC Art 250, Part H) |
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For added protection for this unit 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 or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or | FRAYED OR TAUT CORD | |
frayed. | ||
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| CRACKED PLUG |
–If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
onto the unit.
–If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.