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Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna
is connected
to the tuner, be sure the antenna system
is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
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EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTAINED
IN ARTICLE 810 — "RADIO AND TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT")
No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
groundina 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,
GROUND CLAMP
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MAST
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(e.g. Interior metal water pipe}
382898
No.
8 AWG
(8.4mm?)
aluminium,
No. 17 AWG
(1.0mm?) copper-clad
steel
or bronze
wire,
or larger, as
enters house.
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BONDING JUMPER
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Use No, 10 AWG (5.3mm?) copper,
fb): Secure antenna
lead-in and ground
(d): Use jumper
wire not smaller than
wires to house with stand-off
insula-
tors spaced from 4 — 6 feet (1.22 —
1.83 m) apart.
a ground wire.
{c}:
Mount
antenna
discharge
unit
as
close
as
possible
to
where
lead-in
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT (c)
GROUND
WIRE fab}
To EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS
OF
PRODUCT
GROUND
CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 m) INFO THE
EARTH
IF
REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC SECTION
810-21
(f)
No. 6 AWG (13.3mm?) copper, or
the
equivalent
when
a
separate
antenna-grounding electrode is
used. See NEC Section 810-21
(j).
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The T-1020 is a sophisticated AM/FM
stereo tuner, To
ensure proper operation for the best possible performance,
please read this manual carefully.
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Choose the installation location of your T-1020 carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of
heat. Also avoid
locations subject to vibration
and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from
such sources of hum as transformers or motors,
3
Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to
the set, or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get
into the set, contact your dealer.
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To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and
remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm.
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When
removing the power
plug from the wall outlet,
always pull directiy on the plug; never yank the cord.
6
Do not use force when using the switches.
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When moving the set be sure to first pull out the power
plug and remove cords connected
to other equipment.
8
Do not attempt to clean the T-1020 with chemical solvent
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
9
Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section for advice
on common operating errors before concluding that your
T-1020
is faulty.
10
Keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
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