Emotiva UPA-7 - Manual (Page 7)

NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards
his reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
ntenna Grounding Outside the House - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure
lways observe proper antenna or satellite dish grounding techniques. When lightning strikes there is
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A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer
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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.
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the antenna 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 lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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always the possibility that your antenna or dish (mounted high on the roof) can become a conduit for
lightning and electrically damage any equipment to which it’s connected. Additionally, proper ground
offers safety to the people using the audio/video system in the event of an electrical problem.
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