GE 34140 User Manual

Indoor/Outoor
Antenna

User’s Manual

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WARNING: INSTALLATION OF

THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER

LINES IS DANGEROUS, FOR

YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE

INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.

WATCH FOR WIRES! YOU CAN

BE KILLED IF THIS ANTENNA

COMES NEAR ELECTRIC POWER

LINES. READ INSTRUCTIONS!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................4

SELECT YOUR INSTALLATION SITE .........................................................5

CHOOSE A MOUNT TYPE ............................................................................6

ANTENNA ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION ................................................7

ANTENNA GROUNDING & CONNECTION ........................................ 10

ANTENNA HELPFUL TIPS .........................................................................13

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

• NEVER touch ANYTHING or ANYONE in contact with a
power line. You can be electrocuted. In case of an accident
or emergency, call 911 immediately for help.

• INSPECT your installation site carefully for power lines.
Make sure there is no possibility the antenna, its
mounting structure or your ladder can come into
contact with power lines. Be sure to consider what can go
wrong during installation.

• KEEP the distance between power lines and the antenna
and its mounting structure at least 2 times the combined
height of the antenna and mounting structure added
together. In the event the antenna falls, during or after
assembly, there must be sufficient distance to ensure it
does not come into contact with the power lines.

• KEEP your ladder, antenna and antenna mounting
structure (such as mast, pole, mount) far away from power
lines at all times.

• GROUND the antenna and the antenna mounting
structure in accordance with the NEC electrical
code, all state and local electrical code requirements

• COMPLETE the antenna assembly on the ground prior to
mounting.

• DO NOT use a metal ladder or install the antenna on a
windy day. If the antenna or mast starts to fall, allow it to
fall. Do not attempt to catch the antenna.

• EXERCISE caution when working on a roof.

• INFORM others of the danger of touching power lines or
touching other objects in contact with power lines.

• CONTACT a professional installer in your area to do the
antenna installation if you are unsure how to safely install
and ground this antenna.

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SELECT YOUR INSTALLATION SITE

Key things to consider in choosing the antenna installation
site are:

1) Choose a SAFE location that is far away from power lines.
Keep the distance between power lines and the
antenna and its mounting structure at least 2 times the
combined height of the antenna and its mounting structure
added together. Refer to the Important Safety

Instructions.

2) Determine the location of the broadcast towers in your

area. You will need to aim the antenna toward
those towers. There are online resources such as
www.antennaweb.org that can help you identify
the location of your local broadcast towers and
the channels you can expect to receive.

3) Check your local, city and state building and electrical
codes. Make sure your planned installation is safe and in
compliance with all applicable codes, rules and
regulations.

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CHOOSE A MOUNT TYPE:

Some examples of common mounting options are shown
below.

1) Outdoor/Attic Wall Mount:

2) Outdoor Mount (under eave):

3) Indoor Wall Mount:

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OR DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE

OF INSTALLING THIS ANTENNA, CONTACT

A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IN YOUR AREA.

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ANTENNA ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION:

Thank you for purchasing the GE 34140 Indoor/Outdoor
Antenna. This antenna is a sturdy, high-performance

antenna designed to receive UHF and VHF broadcasted
signals. The small, compact design allows you to install the
antenna almost anywhere on the inside or outside of your
house.

PARTS LIST:

1) Antenna 1 ea.

2) Antenna Base 1 ea.

3) Wood Screw 2 ea.

4) Screw Cover 2 ea.

5) Rubber Boot 1 ea.

6) Rubber Foot Pad 4 ea.

7) Coax Cable 6’ 1 ea.

8) Zip Tie 1 ea.

9) M5 Bolt 1 ea.

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ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA:

1) Rotate the Antenna Base into upright position.

2) Remove the Thumb Screw and Mounting Bracket from
the Antenna Base.

3) Attach the Mounting Bracket to the antenna using the
M5 Bolt.

Antenna

Mounting Bracket

Thumb Screw

M5 Bolt

Mounting Bracket

Base

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4) Attach the antenna to the Antenna Base with the Thumb
Screw.

5) Select the mounting method you prefer and place the
antenna in the desired location.

a) Outdoor Wall Mount
b) Outdoor Under Eave
c) Attic Mount
d) Indoor Wall Mount
e) Table Mount

Note: Wood screws are provided. Rubber foot pads are

also provided for table mounting.

6) Connect the coax cable from the antenna to your TV.

Note: For outdoor installations, the National Electric

Code requires your antenna to be properly grounded.
Refer to the Antenna Grounding & Connection section
for detailed instructions.

7) Tighten the screw shown below to secure the antenna.
Use the Screw Covers to cover the screw holes on the
Antenna Base.

Thumb Screw

Screw

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8) SCAN FOR CHANNELS ON YOUR TV. This step is very
important. Your TV will NOT receive signals from the
antenna without doing a channel scan. See your TV’s
menu screen for this process or refer to the instruction
manual that came with your TV.

Note: It is important to repeat this process and re-scan
for channels anytime you move or re-position the
antenna. It is also a good practice to repeat this
process from time to time in case there are changes
to the available TV signals in your area. If you ever
lose a channel, a re-scan may be all that is needed to
pick up that station again.

9) Contact us at 1-800-654-8483 if you need assistance.

Antenna Grounding & Connection

The National Electric Code (NEC) requires your outdoor
antenna installation to be properly grounded. This involves
grounding the antenna. This helps protect you and your
property in the event of static build up on the antenna or
lightning near your home.

Note: If you previously had a satellite or cable system
installed at your home, you may be able to use some of the
parts from this system for your antenna installation.

1) Connect one end of a coax cable to the antenna and
the other end to a 75 ohm grounding block (not provided).
Below (Fig. 1a) is an example of a 75 ohm grounding
block.

Fig. 1a