13 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
To protect your product from 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.
14 )
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15 ) Power source.
This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your appliance dealer or
local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other source,
refer to the operation instructions.
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 and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
18 ) Object and liquid entry
Never push objects of any kind into the
product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in fire or electric shock. Never
spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
19 ) Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to Provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with
respect to proper to grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge product, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding
electrodes.
20 ) Service
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.
21 ) Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that
have the same characteristics as the original
parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire or
electric shock or other hazards.
22 ) Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
( NEC SECTION 810-20 )
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
( NEC SECTION 810-21 )
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
( NEC ART 250, PARTH )
GROUND CLAMPS
to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operational condition.
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