McIntosh MR85 Car Satellite Radio System User Manual


 
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If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pro-
vides information with reguards to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of
ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to ground electrodes and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Safety Instructions