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READ FIRST! Important Safety Precautions!
avoid injury from tip-over.18. An outside antenna system
CAUTION
13. Unplug this apparatus duringshould not be located in the vicinity
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKlightning storms or when unused forof overhead power lines or other
DO NOT OPEN
long periods of time.electric light or power circuits, or
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, 14. Refer all servicing to qualified where it can fall into such power
do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. service personnel. Servicing islines or circuits. When installing an
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.required when the apparatus hasoutside antenna system, extreme
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,been damaged in any way, such care should be taken to keep from
do not use this (polarized) plug with as power-supply cord or plug is touching such power lines or circuits,
an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to damaged, liquid has been spilled as contact with them might be fatal.
prevent blade exposure.19. Do not overload wall outlets,
or objects have fallen into the
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, apparatus, the apparatus has beenextension cords, or integral
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulatedexposed to rain or moisture, does convenience receptacles, as this
Odangerous voltage� within the productOs
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute not operate normally, or has beencan result in a risk of fire or
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateraldropped.electric shock.
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and15. Do not use attachments not 20. Never push objects of any kind
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.recommended by the product into this product through openings,
manufacturer, as they may cause as they may touch dangerous volt-
1. Read these instructions.hazards.age points or short-out parts, which
2. Keep these instructions.16. This product should be operatedcould result in a fire or electric
3. Heed all warnings.only from the type of power sourceshock. Never spill liquid of any kind
4. Follow all instructions.indicated on the marking label. Ifon the product.
5. Do not use this apparatus nearyou are not sure of the type of21. The apparatus shall not be
water.power supply to your home, consultexposed to dripping or splashing,
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.your product dealer or local powerand no objects filled with liquids,
7. Do not block any ventilation company. For products intended tosuch as vases, shall be placed on
openings. Install in accordance withoperate from battery power or otherthe apparatus.
the manufacturerOs instructions.sources, refer to the operating22. Do not attempt to service this
8. Do not install near any heatinstructions.product yourself, as opening or
sources such as radiators, heat 17. If an outside antenna or cable removing covers may expose you to
registers, stoves or other apparatussystem is connected to the product, dangerous voltage or other hazards.
(including amplifiers) that producebe sure the antenna or cable sys-Refer all servicing to qualified
heat.tem is grounded so as to provideservice personnel.
9. Do not defeat the safety purposesome protection against voltage23. When replacement parts are
of the polarized or grounding-typesurges and built-up static charges.required, be sure the service tech-
plug. A polarized plug has twoArticle 810 of the Nationalnician has used replacement parts
blades with one wider than theElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, specified by the manufacturer or
other. A grounding-type plug hasprovides information with regard tothat have the same characteristics
two blades and a third groundingproper grounding of the mast andas the original part. Unauthorized
prong. The wide blade or the thirdsupporting structure, grounding ofsubstitutions may result in fire,
prong are provided for your safety.the lead-in wire to an antenna electric shock or other hazards.
If the provided plug does not fit intodischarge unit, size of grounding24. Upon completion of any service
your outlet, consult an electricianconductors, location of antenna-or repairs to this product, ask the
for replacement of the obsolete discharge unit, connection toservice technician to perform safety
outlet.grounding electrodes, and require-checks to determine that the prod-
10. Protect the power cord fromments for the grounding electrode.uct is in proper operating condition.
being walked on or pinched, partic-See Figure A.25. The product should be mounted
ularly at plugs, convenience recep-to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
tacles and the point where they exitmended by the manufacturer.
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/acces-
sories specified by the manufacturer.Figure A.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National ElectricalCode ANSI/NFPA 70
tripod, bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer or sold
with the apparatus.
When a cart is used,
use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
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