Teac W-415 - Page 3

“Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which 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.”
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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15. Lightning — For added protection for this prod-
uct 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. 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 recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire 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 fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
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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 qualified service
personnel.
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 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 improper adjuist-
ment 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 ser-
vice,
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the man-
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Heat — The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.