Outdoor AntennaDamage Requiring Service
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Power lines N When connecting an outdoor antenna,Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:
make sure it is located away from power lines.- The AC power cord or plug has been damagedPRECAUTIONS .................................... 2
2 Outdoor antenna grounding N Be sure the antenna- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unitPREPARATIONS ................................... 4
system is properly grounded to provide protection against- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up.- The unit does not seem to operate normally
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION.......... 7
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
provides information on proper grounding of the mast,- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damagedCD OPERATIONS .................................. 8En
supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antennaDO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 10
discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit,
TAPE OPERATIONS ............................. 11
connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 14
grounding terminals themselves.
REFERENCE ..................................... 16
Antenna Grounding According ANTENNA
to the National Electrical CodeLEAD IN
System and accessories
WIRE
Main unit
ANTENNA Speakers
GROUND CLAMP
DISCHARGE
UNITRemote control
(NEC SECTION FM antenna
ELECTRIC 810-20)
AM antenna
SERVICE
EQUIPMENTGROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
POWER SERVICE
810-21)
GROUNDING
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
OWNER'S RECORD
MaintenanceRecord the model number and serial number of your set
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating(found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when
Instructions.contacting your Aiwa dealer.
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
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