SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operating equipment
Thisproductwasdesignedand manufacturedto meetstrict qualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationand operation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- All thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- All operatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink, laundrytub,
ina wetbasementor neara swimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _ An applianceandcartcombinationshould bemoved
with care. Quickstops,excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounling- Theapplianceshouldbe mountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Venlilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedso thatits locationor
positiondoesnot interferewithits properventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnot besituatedon a bed,sofa,rug, orsimilar
surfacethat mayblock the ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofair throughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heal - Theapplianceshouldbe situatedawayfrom hearsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbe connectedto a power
supplyonlyof thetypedescribedin theoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProlection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
that theyarenot likelyto bewalkedon or pinchedbyitemsplaced
upon or against them, paying particularattention to cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning-Theapplianceshouldbe cleanedonly as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. PowerLines- An outdoor antennashould be locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If anoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,be surethe antennasystem is groundedso as to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt up static
charges.
Section810ofthe NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingofthemats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- The powercord of the applianceshould be
unpluggedfrom the outlet whenleft unusedfor a long periodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakenso thatobjectsdo
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbe servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has beenspilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedto rain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,or theenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershould notattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthat describedin the operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATVsysteminstaller: This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cable entry as practical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
ANTENNALEADINWIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NECSECTION810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NECSEC'_ION810-217
GROUND CLAMPS
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