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Antenna Grounding Information
(Outdoors)

Installation of an antenna near power lines is dangerous.
For your safety, Antennas Direct recommends grounding your outdoor antenna and/or mast in
accordance with National or Local Electrical Codes.
Why It’s Important:

Examples of Grounding Accessories:

To reduce the chances of your antenna or mast being

A Coaxial Cable

struck by lightning, follow the National or Local Electrical

B Grounding Block

Codes to properly ground these items during installation.

C Electric Service
Equipment

Grounding will eliminate static electricity, as well as protect

D Ground Clamps

against energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contact

E Power Service Grounding
Electrode System

with live electrical wires.
The National Electrical Code includes the requirements
for grounding your antenna or mast in Article 810. Please
consult the NEC, a local licensed electrician, or a local
electrical inspector for details.

F Grounding Conductors
G Ground Clamp

Grounding the Mast
Outdoor masts should be grounded with Grounding
Conductors (see F in diagram) to the building’s Power
Service Grounding Electrode System (see E) at a
permitted location. Please consult the NEC Article 810.21
for a complete listing of permitted connection points.

A

Grounding the Coaxial Cable
Install the Coaxial Cable (see A) and Grounding Block
(see B) near the point where the coaxial cable enters
the building. Connect a permitted Grounding Conductor
(see F) from the Grounding Block (see B) at a
suitable connection location and as close to the Power
Service Grounding Electrode System (see E) in
accordance with NEC or your Local Electrical Codes.

G

B

C

Permitted Grounding Wire
Minimum wire requirements must be 10 AWG (Copper),
8 AWG (Aluminum), or 17 AWG (Copper-Clad Steel).
The wire can be insulated or uninsulated. The Grounding
Conductor (see F) must be securely fastened to the
building in a secure place using Ground Clamps
(see D or G) and also be protected from physical
or environmental damage. You can run Grounding
Conductors (see F) outside or inside the building.

D

E

F

Indoor Installation- Grounding the antenna is not required
for indoor use including attic installations
Check your National or Local Electrical Codes for more details.

Antennas Direct®, Inc. does not assume any liability for damage, improper installation, abuse, misuse, modification
or injury involved with the installation, grounding, or lack thereof for any of our products. Antennas Direct does
not sell grounding accessories shown here; however you can find them at your local hardware store.

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