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Important Safety Instructions
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
or cable 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/NFPA70, provides
information in regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting 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 grounding
electrode. See gure below.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning or power lines surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles, as this can
result in a risk of re or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a re or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind to the product.
Introduction
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualied service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualied service personnel
under the following conditions:
A) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
B) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product,
C) If the product has been exposed to rain or
water,
D) If the product does not operate normal-
ly by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualied
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation,
E) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
F) When the product exhibits a distinct chan-
ge in performance this indicates a need
for service.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specied by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that whether
the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that
produce heat.