Everex IMPACT GC3000, User Manual

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IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL
Television antenna connectors protection
(for system TV tuner card)
External television antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the product,
make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to
provide some provide some protection against voltage surges and static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPSA 70, provide
information with regard to proper grounding of the mask 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.
Lightning protection
For added protection of any product during a lightning storm or when it is
left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
CATV Cable Safety
Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the Coaxial
cable shield to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
TV Antenna
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