PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

10.Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

15. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious dam- age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table recommended by the manu-

S3125A

 

facturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

ELECTRIC SERVICE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

16. Damage Requiring Service

RECORDING

OPERATION

 

 

PLAYBACK

OPERATION

 

 

NOTICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

11.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, ex- treme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

12.Lightning

For added protection for this prod- uct during 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 prod-

uct due to lightning and power-line surges.

13.Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through open- ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

14.Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

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 following the

 

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

 

covered by the operating instructions as an improper

 

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 damaged in any way.

f)

When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-

 

formance - this indicates a need for service.

17. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other haz-

ards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

18. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi-

nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

19. 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.

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