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a. Use No.10AWG(5.3mm2)copper, No.8 AWG(8.4mm2)aluminum, No.17AWG(1.0mm2) copper-clad
steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4-6 feet
(1.22-1.83m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house.
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6AWG(13.3mm2) copper, or the equivalent, when a separate
antenna grounding electrode is used.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS