Westinghouse TX-42F810G Important Information Antenna Installation Safety, Weather to improve

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFETY

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the LCD TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to prevent voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

		Antenna lead in wire
	Grounding clamps	Antenna discharge unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
	Electric service	Grounding Conductors
		(NEC Section 810-21)
	equipment
		Grounding clamps
		Power service grounding
		electrode system
	NEC: National Electrical Code (NEC Art 250 part H)
Lighting
	For added protection for the LCD TV during a lightning storm, or
	when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
Z	unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
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	system. DO NOT disconnect the antenna or the power cord during
	a heavy storm—lightning may strike while you are holding the
	cable cord, causing serious injury. Turn off the LCD TV and wait for
	the weather to improve.

Power lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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