Blonder tongue MUVB-45 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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MUVB-45
UHF/VHF MATV
Distribution Amplifier
Stock No. 1454
651124000G
LISTED
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69SA

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System 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.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electrical shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert you to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying
the product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER FROM THIS UNIT.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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