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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
18. Overloading - Do not overload
wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
19. 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.
20. Servicing - 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. 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,
16. 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.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If
an outside antenna is connected
to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna-discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding
electrode.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUND CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
17. 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.
22. Replacement Parts - When
replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
23. 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
condition.
24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The
product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the
manufacturer.
25. Heat - The product should be
situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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d) If the product does not operate
normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other
controls 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 damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
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