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 guide 

Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the

lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

audio equipment.

cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

1) Read Instructions

  All the safety and operating

building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per

2) Retain Instructions 

  The safety and operating instruc 

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

tions should be retained for future reference.

3) Heed Warnings

  All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

ANTENNA

4) Follow Instructions 

  All operating and use instruc 

LEAD IN

WIRE

tions should be followed.

GROUND

5) Cleaning

  Unplug this product from the wall outlet

CLAMP

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

ANTENNA

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810 20)

6) Attachments

  Do not use attachments not recommend 

ELECTRIC

ed by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

7) Water and Moisture

  Do not use this product near

(NEC SECTION 810 21)

water _ for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

GROUND CLAMPS

or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

and the like.

(NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC   NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

8) Accessories

  Do not place this product on an unstable

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, caus 

15) Lightning 

  For added protection for this product during

ing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon 

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to

Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's

the product due to lightning and power line surges.

instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommend 

16) Power Lines 

  An outside antenna system should not be

ed by the manufacturer.

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

9)

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause

or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme

the product and cart combination to overturn.

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 or electric shock.

18) Object and Liquid Entry 

  Never push objects of any

kind into this product through openings as they may touch dan 

gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the prod 

uct.

10) Ventilation

  Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro 

19) Servicing

  Do not attempt to service this product your 

vided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

self as opening or removing covers may expose you to danger 

product  and to protect it from overheating, and these openings

ous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified

must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be

service personnel.

blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sim 

20) Damage Requiring Service

  Unplug this product

ilar surface. This product should not be placed in a built in

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per 

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation

sonnel under the following conditions:

is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been

a)

when the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

adhered to.

b)

if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

11) Power Sources

  This product should be operated only

product.

from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

c)

if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,

d)

if the product does not operate normally by following the

consult your product dealer or local power company. For prod 

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are cov 

ucts intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,

ered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of

refer to the operating instructions.

other controls may result in damage and will often require

12) Grounding or Polarization 

  This product may be

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product

equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug

to its normal operation.

having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into

e)

if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you

f )

when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

_ 

are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

this indicates a need for service.

the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electri 

21) Replacement Parts 

  When replacement  parts are

cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

purpose of the polarized plug.

parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same character 

13) Power Cord Protection

  Power supply cords should

istics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten 

22) Safety Check

  Upon completion of any service or

tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

where they exit from the product.

safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operat 

14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding 

  If an outside antenna

ing condition.

or cable system is connected to the product, be  sure the anten 

23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting 

  The product should be

na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the man 

against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of

ufacturer.

the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides infor 

24) Heat

  The product should be situated away from heat

mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup 

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other prod 

porting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna

ucts (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten 

na discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

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