Philips SDV9011K-17 - Manual (Page 3)

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Antenna grounding and safety warn-
ing
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 acciden-
tal contact.
2. Each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor anten-
na 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 con-
ductors to the building.
Important Safety Notes
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 perform-
ance.
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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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
READ
BEFORE INSTAL-
LATION
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
Warning Installation of this
product near power lines is
dangerous. For your safety,
keep ladder and antenna away
from power lines. Contact may