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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
energy
can perform
many useful functions.
But improper
use can result in potential
electrical
shock or fire hazards.
This product
has been
engineered
and rnanufactured
to assure your
personal
safety.
In order not to defeat
time built-in
safeguards,
observe
the following
basic rules for its
installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and ()bey all warnings and instructions
marked on your product and its operating instruc-
tions. For your safety, please read all timesafety and
operating instructions before you operate this
product and keep this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding
or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped
with a polarized
alternating-current
line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than 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.
(B) Your product may be equipped
with a 3-wire
grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type
plug.
2. Power
Sources
Operate
your product only from the type of power
source indicated
on the rnarl<ing label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company.
If your
product is intended to operate from battery powel; or
other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
3, Overloading
Do not overload
wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral
convenience
receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
4.
Power
Cord
Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention
to
cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles,
and the point
where they exit from the product.
5.
Ventilation
Slots and openings
in the cabinet
are provided
for
ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation
of the product
and to protect it from overheating,
these openings
must
not be blocked
or covered.
• Do not block the openings
by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in
installation
such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is
provided
or the manufacturer's
instructions
have been
adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should
be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended
by the rnanufacturel:
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the
product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded
so as to provide
some protection
against
voltage surges and built-up
static chalges. 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 lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna dischaige
unit,
connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requiremerlts
for the grourlding
electrode.
2. 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
poweMine
surges.
3.
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.
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE,
ANSI/NFPA
70
LEADIN WIRE
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EOUIPMENT
.ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NECSECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION810-21)
POWERSERVICEGROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NECART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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