Important Safety Instructions iii
1.ReadInstructions—Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshouldberead
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.FollowInstructions—Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbefollowed.
5.Cleaning—Unplugthisproductfromthe walloutletbeforecleaning. Donot
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments—Do not use attachments that are 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 bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet basement;
or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories—Donot place thisproduct on anunstable cart,stand,tripod,
bracket,ortable. Theproductmayfall,causingseriousinjurytoachildoradult,
andseriousdamagetotheproduct.Useonlywithacart,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 use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combinationto overturn.
10.Ventilation—Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovidedforventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of
powersource indicatedon the markinglabel. If youare notsure of thetype of
power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization—This product may be equipped with a
polarizedalternating-currentline plug(aplughaving onebladewiderthan the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings—If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-
type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only fit into a
grounding-typepoweroutlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunabletoinsert
theplugintotheoutlet,contactyourelectrician toreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12a.MiseàlaterreouPolarisation—Cetappareilestéquipéavecuncordon
d'alimentationàtroisfils.Ilesta brancher sur unepriseayantunconnecteura
la terre. Assurez-vous que la connection a la terre ne manque pas.
13. Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should be routed so that
theyare notlikely tobe walkedon orpinched byitems placedupon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is
connectedtotheproduct,besuretheantennaorcablesystemisgroundedso
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.Article 810of the NationalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper 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.
See Figure A.
15.Lightning—Foraddedprotectionforthis product during alightningstorm,
orwhenitisleftunattended and unused forlongperiodsoftime,unplugitfrom
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product 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, other electric light or power circuits, where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system,extremecareshouldbe taken tokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlines
or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.
17. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18.ObjectandLiquidEntry—Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproduct
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.
19. 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.
20.DamageRequiringService—Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletand
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
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructionsasanimproperadjustmentofothercontrols mayresultindamage
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.
21. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
orhavethesamecharacteristicsastheoriginalpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutes
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. Safety Check—Uponcompletionof any serviceorrepairs tothisproduct,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat—The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produceheat.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS:
THISREMINDERIS PROVIDEDTOCALLTHE
CATVSYSTEMINSTALLER'SATTENTIONTO
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
GROUNDINGSYSTEMOFTHEBUILDING,AS
CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
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
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
Figure A
Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
