Protecting This Product From Foreign Ob-
jects and Water or Moisture Damage
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and
fi re hazard! Never push objects through the
openings in this product. Foreign objects can
cause electrical shorts that can result in elec-
tric shock or fi re. Do not expose this product
to rain or moisture. Do not place objects fi lled
with liquid, such as vases, on this product.
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 fi re or electric shock.
Do not expose this product to liquids or moisture. Do not
place this product on a wet surface. Do not spill liquids on
or near this product.
Do not use this product near water (such as a bath tub,
wash bowl, sink, or laundry tub), in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool.
Accessories Warnings
WARNING: Avoid any potential for
electric shock or fi re. Do not use accesso-
ries with this product unless recommended
by your cable service provider.
Avoid any potential for electric shock or fi re. Do not use
accessories with this product unless recommended by your
cable service provider.
Service Warnings
Servicing This Product
WARNING: Avoid electric shock!
Opening or removing the cover may expose
you to dangerous voltages. This product
contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Do not open the cover of this product. If you open the
cover, your warranty will be void. Refer all servicing to
qualifi ed personnel only. Contact your cable service
provider for instructions.
Obtaining Service for Product Damage
For damage that requires service, unplug this product from
the AC outlet. Then, contact your cable service provider
or qualifi ed service personnel to obtain service for the
following conditions:
• If there is damage to the power-supply cord or plug
• If liquid enters this product
• If you expose this product to rain or water
• If you drop this product, a heavy object falls on this
product, or damage occurs to the cover of this product
• If this product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions
• If this product exhibits a distinct change in performance
Checking Product Safety
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
the service technician must perform safety checks to
determine that this product is in proper operating condition.
Outdoor Grounding System
If this product connects to an outdoor antenna or cable
system, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
(earthed). This provides some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1990, provides the following information:
• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure
• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit
• Size of the grounding conductors
• Location of the antenna-discharge unit
• Connection to grounding electrodes
• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see the
following antenna grounding diagram as recommended
by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70)
Antenna Lead In Wire
T15378
Ground Clamps
Electric Service
Equipment
NEC = National Electrical Code 1990
National Fire Protection Association
TO CATV INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that 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 entry as practical.
Antenna Discharge
Unit
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power Service
Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Grounding
Conductors
(NEC Section 810-20)
Ground Clamps
Lightning
For added protection for this product 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. Plugging this product into a surge protector may
reduce the risk of damage.
Note
: Unplugging this product for an extended
period of time can result in loss of authorization. For
reauthorization, contact your cable service provider.
Power Lines
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do
not locate an outside antenna system in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or power
circuits.
Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or power circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, take extreme care to keep from
touching power lines or circuits, as contact might be fatal.
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