IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
“Note to CATV system installer:
> Read all of these Instructions.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
> Save these Instructions for later use.
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines
> Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
equipment.
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”
1) Read Instructions —
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions —
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings —
All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions —
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5) Cleaning —
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments —
Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture —
Do not use this product near water _ for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories —
Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
15) Lightning —
For added protection for this product during a
use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
9)
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
product and cart combination to overturn.
due to lightning and power-line surges.
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, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire
10) Ventilation —
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
or electric shock.
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
18) Object and Liquid Entry —
Never push objects of any kind
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
19) Servicing —
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
11) Power Sources —
This product should be operated only from
20) Damage Requiring Service —
Unplug this product from the
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
the following conditions:
product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
a)
when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
b)
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
instructions.
c)
if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
12) Grounding or Polarization —
This product may be equipped
d)
if the product does not operate normally by following the
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
operation.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
e)
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
13) Power-Cord Protection —
Power-supply cords should be
f )
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
this indicates a need for service.
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to
21) Replacement Parts —
When replacement parts are required,
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
exit from the product.
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding —
If an outside antenna or
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
other hazards.
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
22) Safety Check —
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting —
The product should be mounted
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
24) Heat —
The product should be situated away from heat sources
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
grounding electrode.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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