PICO MACOM INC.
12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • (818) 897-0028 • (800) 421-6511 • FAX (818) 834-7197
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Important Information
SAFEGUARDS
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci-
fied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating conditions.
21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Before attempting to install
this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.
a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm ) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4mm (alumi-
num, No.7 AWG (10mm ) copper-clad steel or bronze wire or
larger, as ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-
off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22m) to 6 feet (1.83m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where
lead-in enters house.
d. A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where
other types of electrode systems do not exist. Refer to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984 for information.
e. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm
) copper
or equivalent, when a separate antenna grounding elec-
trode is used.
STANDOFF
INSULATORS
b
MAST
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
c
GROUND WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44M) INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810 - 21(f).
BONDING JUMPER
d
GROUND CLAM
PS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS
GROUND CLAMP
POWER LINES
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
IN ARTICLE 810 - "RADIO AND TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT"
10. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped
with either a three prong plug for 110 VAC use or a two prong flat
blade 220 volt type plug. Each type is to be inserted into only the
type of receptacle for which they are specifically designed . Do
not cut off the round grounding pin in order to be able to fit into
a two prong receptacle as this could cause injury and will void the
warranty.
11. Power Sources - 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 supplied to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
12. Power-cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended or unused for long
periods of time, the unit should be disconnected from the power
source.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light
or power circuits, 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 may be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - 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 fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instruction. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYS-
TEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 - 40 OF
THE 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 CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
