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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
16. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water-for example,near a bath tub,wash bowl,kitchen sink,
or laundry tub,in a wet basement,or near a swimming pool and the like.
17. Power Sources
The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
18. Grounding or Polarization
This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternative Warnings -This
product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
19. 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/ NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See fig. A on page 6.
20. 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 and
powerline surges.
21. Power Lines
An outside antenna system shouldn’t 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. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
23. Object and Liquid Entry
Never insert 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 fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you.
24. Damage Requiring Service
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 the 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 normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an im
proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified 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 change in performance-this indicates a need for
service.
25. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replace
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
26. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
27. Nonuse Period
The power cord of the application should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
28. Note To CATV System Installer
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 close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
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