User's Guide

Ground the Product
WARNING: Avoid electric shock
and  re hazard! If this product connects
to coaxial cable wiring, be sure the cable
system is grounded (earthed). Grounding
provides some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Outdoor Grounding System
If this product connects to an outdoor antenna
or cable system, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded (earthed). This provides
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC)
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides the following
information:
• Grounding of the mast and supporting structure
• Grounding the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit
• Size of the grounding conductors
• Location of the antenna-discharge unit
• Connection to grounding electrodes
• Requirements for the grounding electrodes (see
the following antenna grounding diagram as
recommended by NEC ANSI/NFPA 70)
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and
 re hazard! Do not locate an outside antenna
system in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or power circuits. Touching power lines or
circuits might be fatal.
Eliminate AC Power/Mains Overloads
WARNING: Avoid electric shock and
 re hazard! Do not overload AC power/
mains, outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. For products
that require battery power or other power
sources to operate them, refer to the
operating instructions for those products.
Handling Disposable Batteries
This product may contain disposable batteries.
Heed the following warning and follow the Battery
Safety and Battery Disposal instructions below.
WARNING: There is danger of
explosion if the battery is mishandled or
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same type of battery. Do not disassemble
it or attempt to recharge it outside the
system. Do not crush, puncture, dispose
of in  re, short the external contacts, or
expose to water or other liquids. Dispose
of the battery in accordance with local
regulations and instructions from your
service provider.
Battery Safety
• Insert batteries correctly. There may be a risk of
explosion if the batteries are incorrectly inserted.
• Do not attempt to recharge ‘disposable’ or ‘non-
reusable’ batteries.
• Please follow instructions provided for charging
‘rechargeable’ batteries.
• Replace batteries with the same or equivalent
type that we recommend.
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat (such
as sunlight or  re).
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures above
100°C (212°F).
Battery Disposal
• The batteries may contain substances that could
be harmful to the environment.
• Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance
with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and
local/national disposal and recycling regulations.
• The batteries may contain perchlorate, a known
hazardous substance, so special handling and
disposal of this product might be necessary.
For more information about perchlorate and
best management practices for perchlorate-
containing substance, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Protect the Product from Lightning
In addition to disconnecting the AC power from
the wall outlet, disconnect the signal inputs.
Verify the Power Source from the
Power Light
When the power light on the front panel is not
illuminated, the apparatus may still be connected
to the power source. The light may go out when
the apparatus is turned o , regardless of whether
it is still plugged into an AC power source.