21-Inch 82-Channel Omnidirectional TV Antenna w/Fixed FM Trap (88-108 MHz)
(150-1624)                 Safety                     Faxback Doc. # 32725

WARNING:  USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA
          CLOSE TO OVERHEAD WIRES.  IF THE ANTENNA STARTS TO FALL, LET IT
          GO!  IF ANY PART OF THE ANTENNA MAKES CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER
          LINES, TOUCHING THE ANTENNA, MAST, CABLE, OR GUY WIRES CAN CAUSE
          ELECTROCUTION AND DEATH.  CALL THE POWER COMPANY TO REMOVE THE
          ANTENNA.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF!

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Many do-it yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or
killed each year by electric shock.  While anyone can see the obvious
danger of falling, the most resourceful sometimes fail to recognize
overhead wires as being potentially lethal.  To touch any part of the
antenna mast or guy wire to these overhead wires is the same as touching
the wires with your bare hand.  A very serious shock is almost sure to
result when contacting an electrical wire, and in the case of primary
wires on the top of poles, the shock is like being struck by a bolt of
lightening.  Many power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and
could easily be touched by an assembled antenna and mast.

Please read and follow these important safety precautions:

    Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all overhead wires.

    Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high voltage.  Check
    with the power company.

    If you notice anything making contact with the overhead wires, call the
    power company to have it removed safely.

    Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.

    Get help from a qualified professional when removing the old antenna if
    there is any doubt of clearing overhead wires.

    Never install an antenna by yourself.  Be sure to have at least two
    people available for help, if needed.

    Never install the antenna when it is windy.

    Be sure to do all assembly work on the ground, then raise the antenna.

    Make sure the antenna mast downlead cable is connected to suitable
    lightning arrestors.

    Use 8 (or larger) AWG ground wire between the mast and ground.

    Make sure the installation is secure.  Use plenty of guy wires and new
    hardware.


(WL/EB 2/26/96)