Insignia NS-30HTV manual Example of Antenna Grounding AS PER National Electrical Code

•Accessories–Do not place your TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Your TV may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to your TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with your TV.

If you mount your TV, follow

the manufacturer's

instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move a TV and cart combination with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause your TV and cart combination to overturn.

•Ventilation–Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of your TV and to protect it from overheating. Do not block openings. Do not place your TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Your TV should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place your TV in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

•Power Sources–Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV dealer or local power company. For TVs intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

•Grounding or Polarization–Your TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

•Power-cord protection–Routepower-supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from your TV.

•Outdoor Antenna grounding–If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
S 2 8 9 8 A	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

•Lightning–For added protection for your TV receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to your TV due to lightning and power-line surges.

•Power Lines–An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light of power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, do not touch power lines or circuits because contact with them might be fatal.

•Overloading–Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

•Object and Liquid Entry–Never push objects of any kind into your TV through openings because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your TV.

•Servicing–Do not attempt to service your TV yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

•Damage Requiring Service–Unplug your TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into your TV.

•If your TV has been exposed to rain or water.

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