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User Manual BDL3231/BDL4231

17.Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

•Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

•Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

21.Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

•Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

•Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

•Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

22.For ventilation, leave at least 4” to 6” free all around the monitor. Do not place the monitor on a carpet.

23.The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

24.The equipment shall not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

25.The apparatus must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protected earthed connection.

26.The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device of this apparatus, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

27.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See Figure below.

Note to the CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC -

National Electric Code

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