Sony SAN-18D1 Installation Manual page 44

Grounding the Antenna and Cables (continued)
2 Locate the grounding point on the mast or metal pole. On the
mast, the grounding point is located on the mounting foot. On
the metal pole, the grounding point is a grounding strap you
attach to the base of the pole.
Metal P°le .'_-_._T
Grounding Wire \
-II
....
\ [I / _rounotng _trap
Grounding Strap \ \ II /
Grounding Rod ! ___
Grounding Screw
Gt'ounding
Metal Pole
Mounting Foot
3 Attach one end of a #10 copper grounding wire to the mast or
pole by looping the bare wire two turns around the grounding
screw or grounding strap.
4
Tighten the screw or strap until the wire is secure.
5 Route the other end of the grounding wire to the grounding rod
in a straight and direct path.
6
Connect the grounding wire to the grounding rod using a
grounding strap. Install the strap above ground unless it is
designed for underground use.
Complete the grounding procedure by grounding the cables.
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