5
35. Secure an antenna lead-in and ground wires
to the house with standoff insulators spaced
from 4 to 6 feet (1.22 to 1.83 m) apart.
36. Mount an antenna discharge unit as close
as possible to where the lead-in enters the
house.
37. Use a jumper wire not smaller than No. 6
AWG (13.3 mm
2
) copper, or the equivalent,
when a separate antenna-earthing elec-
trode is used. See your local codes and
ordinances.
38. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder
is provided to call the CATV system install-
er’s attention to your local codes guidelines
for proper earthing and, in particular, speci-
fies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the earthing system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Power Lines
Ground
Clamps
Ground
Clamps
Ground
Clamp
Bonding
Jumper
Standoff
Insulators
Antenna
Lead-in Wire
Ground Wire
Ground
Wire
Antenna
Discharge Unit
To External 75 Ohm
Terminal of Treadmill
Mast
Service
Entrance
Equipment
Power Service Earthing
Electrode System (e.g.
Interior Metal Water Pipe)
Service
Entrance
Conductors
Optional Antenna Earthing Electrode Driven
8 Feet (2.44 m) Into The Earth (If Required
By Local Codes).