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5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCTSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSto protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. ButYDo not block the openings by placing the product on a
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or firebed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
hazards. This product has been engineered andYDo not place the product in a built-in installation such as
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not toa bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basicor the manufacturerOs instructions have been adhered to.
rules for its installation, use and servicing.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
ATTENTION:The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked onrecommended by the manufacturer.
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,
please read all the safety and operating instructions before
you operate this product and keep this manual for futureANTENNA INSTALLATION
reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
INSTALLATIONIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
1. Grounding or Polarization
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarizedbuilt-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one bladeCode, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the powerproper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
contact your electrician to replace your obsoleterequirements for the grounding electrode.
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for longgrounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
outlet. This is a safety feature.
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsoletesurges.
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
3. Power Lines
grounding-type plug.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
2. Power Sourcesvicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
Operate your product only from the type of power sourcepower circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
type of power supply to your home, consult your product
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.dealer or local power company. If your product is intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
operating instructions.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire orANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
electric shock.
GROUND CLAMP
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
ANTENNA
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon orDISCHARGE UNIT
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,(NEC SECTION
810-20)
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exitELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
from the product.GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC � NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |