Hitachi DSS SYSTEM Owner's Manual page 4

with the DSS product contains instructions onhow tomake
the installation incompliance with the
NEC. If additional
local installation codes apply, contact local inspection
authorities.
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN "RADIO
AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
14. Television Antenna Informatlon_Ins_d]L_
outdoor anterma can be hazardous and should be left to a
professional antenna installer. 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
anw.noa system, extreme care should be token to keep from
touctfir_ such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the
DSS receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-
up static _s. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No. 70
1987, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and reqmrements for
the grounding electrode.
15, Power Unes.--Ext_e care must be taken when
installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna
and connecting cable, espedalIy in the vicirfity of overhead
power lines, decuic lights, or power circuits. When installing
the outdoor antenna or cable, exueme care should be taken
to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or
dmfits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Cleaning_Unplug this DSS product fi'om the wall
outlet before clemm_. Do not use Iiquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a clamp cloth for deanmg.
17. Object and Liquid Entry---Never push objects of
any kind into this DSS product through openings as they
may. touch dangerous voltages or "short out" parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never si_fllliquid of
any kind on the DSS product.
Service
18. Sorvioinff--Do not attempt to service this DSS
product yomself as operang or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There axe no
user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service petsormel.
19, Conditions Requidng Service--Unplug
this DSS
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
sexvicepersormel under the following conditions:
•
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been Sl_flled o n, or objects have falleninto,
the DSS product or it has been exposed to rain or
w_tel_
If the DSS product does not operate nomaally by
following the operating insmactions. Adjust only those
controls that axe covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the DSS product to its
normal operation.
If the DSS product has been dropped or the cal:;met
hasbeen damaged.
• When the DSS product exhil:;tts a distinct change in
performanc_
20. Replacement Parts_Whe_ rephc_-nent parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacementsare used have the same safety characteristics a s
the cVnginal p arts. Use of replacement parts specified by the
DSS product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
21. Safety Check--Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this DSS product, ask the service technician to
perfoma safety checks recommended by the manufacturer
to detemame that the DSS product is in safe operating
condition.