SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operationby the manufacturer.
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
be read before the appliance is operated.
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
be retained for future reference.
charges.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
instructions should be adhered to.provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should beand supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
followed.antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near waterantenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart orunplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.time.
6A.An appliance and cart combination should be moved16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and unevennot fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combinationopenings.
to overturn.17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to aqualified service personnel when:
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location orB. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,appliance; or
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similarC. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in aD. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impedea marked change in performance; or
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliancesbeyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed soCATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placedprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords andthe cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit frombuilding, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
the appliance.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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