Antennacraft HBU22 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF
THIS PRODUCT NEAR
POWERLINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
DANGER
WATCH FOR POWER LINES!
You can be KILLED if this antenna
comes near electric power lines.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD
OCCUR WITH POWER LINES
1. Call for emergency help.
2. Don’t touch a person who has
come in contact with the antenna
and the powerline (you’ll be elec-
trocuted, too).
3. If the victim is free and clear from
any electric powerlines and is un-
responsive, administer CPR until
emergency help arrives.
FOLLOW THESE RULES AND LIVE
1. If you’re not sure about a careful, safe installation—don’t try
to do it yourself. Call your local power company or check
with Yellow Pages under “Antennas or Television and
Radio Antenna Systems” for an installer in your area.
2. With at least two people, assemble as much of the antenna
on the ground as possible.
3. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to
the power lines before you start installing—WE RECOM-
MEND YOU STAY A MINIMUM OF TWICE THE MAXIMUM
LENGTH OF THE ANTENNA AND ITS MAST AWAY
FROM ALL POWER LINES.
4. Do not use a metal ladder.
5. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a
power line can cause a fatal shock.
6. Don’t try to do the job on a windy day.
7. Have a friend watch as a spotter on the ground when you’re
on the roof to see things you can’t.
8. If you start to drop the antenna, get away from it and let it
fall.
9. If any part of the antenna comes in contact with a power
line CALL YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY; DON’T TRY
TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
10. Keep mast, lead-in and metal guy wires away from power
lines, too. They are all excellent conductors of electrical
current.
11. Be sure everyone understands the danger of touching an
overhead power line. Tell them never to try to remove any
object touching a power line.
12. Make sure the antenna and mast are properly grounded.
SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE
Before attempting to install your antenna, think of where you
can best place your antenna for safety and performance. Most
antennas are supported by pipe masts attached to the chimney,
roof, or side of the house. Generally, the higher the antenna
is above the ground, the better it performs. A good practice is
to install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line
and away from power lines and obstructions.
Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet. If
possible, find a mounting place directly above your set, where
the antenna lead-in wire can take a short, vertical drop on the
outside of the house for entry through a wall or window near
the set. To determine a safe distance from wires, power lines,
and trees:
1. Measure the length of your antenna.
2. Add the antenna length to the height of your tower or
mast.
3. Double this total for the minimum recommended safe
distance.
If you cannot maintain this safe distance, STOP!
GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.
The safest distance from powerlines should be twice the height
of the mast plus twice the length of the antenna..
SAFEST
LOCATION