Safety Instructions
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Warning Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, keep ladder and antenna away from power lines. Contact may
1 .Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors from antenna to a building, should not cross over open conductors of electric light or power circuits. They should be kept away from all circuits to avoid the possibility of accidental contact. 2 . Each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor antenna should be connected with an antenna discharge unit. Antenna discharge units (or Lightning Arrestor) should be located outside the building or inside the building between the point of entrance of the lead-in and the TV, and as near as practical to the entrance of the conductors to the building.
Important Safety Notes
NEC - National Electrical Code
* Antenna Discharge Unit is not required if lead in conductors are enclosed in a continuous metallic shield that is permanently and
If you do not feel comfortable or competent to install this antenna we recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified professional antenna installer. Read the instructions for this device thoroughly before attempting installation. The installation or dismantling of any antenna near power lines is dangerous. Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured while attempting to install or service antennas. For your safety and proper antenna installation, read and follow all safety precautions. Choose an installation site for safety as well as performance. All electric power lines, cable lines and telephone lines look alike. To be safe, assume ANY overhead line can kill you. Do not place an antenna where it could potentially fall on to, or blow into a power line. If in doubt call your electric provider. Let them review your site. Outdoor antennas should be grounded with an approved
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