Owner's Manual
_
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
charges.
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
discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
_
Lightning
-
For
added
protection
for
this
product
during
a lightning
storm,
or
when
it
is
left
unattended
and
unused
for
long
periods
of
timel
unplug
it
from
the
wall outlet
and
disconnect
the
antenna
or
cable
system.
This
will
prevent
damage
to
the
product
due
to
lightning
and
power
line
surges.
_
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.
_
Overloading
-
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets,
extension
cords,
or
integral
convenience
receptacles
as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
_
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.
Warning
The
apparatus
should
not
be
exposed
to
dripping
or
splashing,
and
objects
filled
with
liquids,
such
as
vases,
should
not
be
placed
on
the
apparatus.
As
with
any
electronic
products,
use
care
not
to
spill
liquids
into
any
part
of
the
system.
Liquids
can
cause
a
failure
and/or
a
fire
hazard.
_
Damage
Requiring
Service
-
Unplug
this
product
from
the
wall outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under
the
following
conditions:
_
When
the
power
supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged.
_
If
liquid
has
been
spilled,
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
product.
_
If
the
product
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
water.
_
If
the
product
does
not
operate
normally
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that
are
covered
by
the
operating
instructions
as
an
improper
adjustment
of
other
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
product
to
its
normal
operation.
_
If
the
product
has
been
dropped
or
damaged
in
any
way.
_
When
the
product
exhibits
a distinct
change
in
performance-this
indicates
a
need
for
service.
_
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
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock,
or
other
hazards.
_
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
condition.
_
Heat
-
The
product
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves
or
other
products
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
Battery
shall
not
be
exposed
to
excessive
heat
such
as
sunshine,
fire
or
the
like.
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