• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from where the receiver is connected.
21.
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
INSTALLATION/SAFE
ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION
:
• If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded in order to provide protection against built-up
static charges and voltage surges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, Part
1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information
regarding proper grounding of the mast 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.
• Outside antenna system should be located well away
from power lines, electric light or power circuits and
where it will never come into contact with these power
sources if it should happen to fall. When installing an
outside antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid
touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as
this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved,
antenna installation should be left to a professional.
