Sylvania SIP3050 instruction manual Example of Antenna Grounding AS PER National Electrical Code

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

18.Object and liquid entry.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 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.

19.Outdoor antenna grounding.

If an outside antenna is connected to the prod- uct, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper to grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis- charge product, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge product, connec- tion to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrodes.

20.Service.

	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

21.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 parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire or electric shock or other hazards.

22.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 operation condition.

23.Wall or ceiling mounting.

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceil- ing only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Damage requiring service.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is dam- aged.

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 by fol- lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will and require exten- sive work by a qualified technician to restore in 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-this indicates a need for service.

25.Note to CATV system installer.

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

NOTE: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as the following: the power-supply coredor plug has been damaged, liquid has been spilled into unit, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, the unit has been dropped or the unit does not operate normally.

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