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14. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
15. Power-cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed
so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Payparticular attention tocords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
16. Lightning: For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended or unused for long
periods of time, the unit should be disconnected from power
source.
17. 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, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them may be fatal.
18. 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.
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. 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.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instruction. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. An improper
adjustment 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 the cabinet has been
damaged.
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 or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
22. 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 conditions.
23. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to install this
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.
a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4mm)
aluminum, No.7 AWG (10mm) copper-clad steel or bronze
wire or larger, as ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22m) to 6 feet
(1.83m) apart.
c. Mount TV antenna discharge unit as close as possible to
where lead-in enters house.
d. A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where
other types of electrode systems do not exist. Refer to the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984 for
information.
e. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm)
copper or equivalent, when a separate antenna grounding
electrode is used
Equipment connected to the protective earthing of the
building installation through the main connection orthrough other
equipment with a connection to protective earthing –and to a
cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some
circumstances create a fire hazard. Connection to a cable
distributionsystemmustthereforebeprovidedthroughagalvanic
isolator providing electrical isolation below 5 MHz
NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INST
ALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV
SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-22 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.
