13.
14.
Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.
OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaor cablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainst
voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Article810oftheNationalElectrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinforma-
tionwith regardtopropergroundingof
themastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwireto an
antennadischargeunit, sizeofgrounding
conductors,locationofantenna-discharge
unit, connectiontogroundingelectrodes,
andrequirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
{NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
•(NEC SECTIONS10-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
_'_POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC-NATIONALELECTRICALCODE (NEC ART250, PART H)
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 and power-
line surges.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
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 sysb_m, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall ouLlets, extension
cords, and integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into 'Lhis
product through openirLgs as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could re_;ult in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers
may e_:pose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Se_'vice
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-.,_upply cord or plug
is damaged.
(b) [f liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
(c) If' the product ha.';been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the product, does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those
controls that a:_e covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extensiw_ work by a qualified
technician to resLore the product to
its normal operaLion.
(e) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
(f) When the product exhibits a distinct
change in perfbrmance -- this indi-
cates a need for service.
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