Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUNCTIONS
18. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to the
product, 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 Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information With respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge product,
connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for grounding electrodes.
19. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. 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.
22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
The product should be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
23. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug the product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or
plug is damaged.
b. If liquid had been spilled or objects
have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. 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
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.
e. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance this
indicates a need for service.
24. HEAT
The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
25. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.