Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture. For example, do not use near a bathtub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,
and the like.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners. Unplug the
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not block openings by placing on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. Do not place in
a built-in installation such as a rack or bookshelf unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not
push objects of any kind through openings.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. When removing the power cord
from the wall outlet, grasp it by the plug, not the cord.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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14. Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the rear panel.
For products using an external power supply, use an exact replacement if lost or damaged.
For products operating from battery power, refer to the user manual.
15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 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 water or rain.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinctive change in performance.
16. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer.
17. Upon completion of any service, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
confirm the product is in proper operating condition.
18. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
19. 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
changes. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
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 illustration below.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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(NEC ART 250, PART H)
20. 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 to lightning and power-line surges.
21. 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.
22. Keep this product a safe distance away from naked flame, such as a lit candle.
23. Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping. Objects containing liquid, such as vases
or drinking glasses, should not be placed on top of this product.
24. he recommended operating temperature range is 5 degrees C to 40 degrees C
(41-104 degrees F)..
25. The 12VDC input is suited for operating this product in a boat or camper using an optional
12VDC, 2A fused adapter.
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