HOW TO PROVIDE
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
FOR TV ANTENNA AND SET
Fig. 6
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Step 1. Mount the lightning arrestor or
75 ohm coaxial grounding block as close
as possible to where the 75 ohm coaxial
cable downlead enters the house. See
Figure 6.
Antenna Lead
In Wire
769 Series Antennas
Digital/High Definition
VHF/UHF MODELS
Step 2. The ground wires for both the
Ground
Clamp
mast and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight (8) or
larger. See Figure 6.
HD7694P, HD7695P, HD7696P
Electric
Service
Equipment
Step 3. The downlead wire from the
antenna to the lightning arrestor and the
mast ground wire should be secured to
the housewith stand-off insulators, spaced
four (4) to six (6) feet apart. See Figure 6.
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground
Clamps
NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” an-
tenna installation, it may not be necessary
to ground the mast if the mast extends
four or more feet int the earth. Consult
a TV serviceman for the proper depth in
your location.
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
VHF/UHF
MODEL HD7694P
NEC - National Electrical Code
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or work-
manship within 90 (ninety) days from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless
at the time the claim is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if
unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, IA 52601-2000,
Telephone 800-288-8094).
VHF/UHF
MODEL HD7695P
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge
to you. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or
reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged, deterio-
rates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering,
modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard, usage not in accordance with
product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive
environments such as salt spray and acid rain.
The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all
handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for return to our factory for repair or
replacement. Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without
charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship.
WINEGARDCOMPANYWILLNOTASSUMEANYLIABILITIESFORANYOTHERWARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
VHF/UHF
MODEL HD7696P
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE
LIMITED TO THE 90-DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person, whether in contract, tort or
otherwise, and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial
loss, or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above.
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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Rev. 2/08
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