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12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna 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 support-
ing 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 ground-
ing electrode.
13 Non use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15 Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
1 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
2 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
3 Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water -
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
4 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
• An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
6 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
7 Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 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.
9 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conven-
ience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
11 Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power
lines.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been
engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper
use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to
defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installa-
tion, use and servicing.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on
the rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
SPECIAL NOTES
CAUTION
RISKOF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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