HP PE4240N 42 inch manual Regulatory and Safety Information, Additional Safety Information

Regulatory and Safety Information

WARNING: The TV is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the TV.

Additional Safety Information

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an ”IT” power system (an AC distribution system with no direct connection to earth, according to IEC 60950).

AC Power Safety Warning

Lightning Protection

For added protection of any product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product from lightning and power line surges.

WARNING: Install the TV near an AC outlet. The AC power cord is your main AC disconnecting device and must be easily accessible at all times. For your safety, the power cord provided with your TV has a grounded plug. Always use the power cord with a properly grounded wall outlet, to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

WARNING: Do not operate the TV with the cover removed.

WARNING: The TV is not user-serviceable. To prevent damage to the TV, have a qualified

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Antenna Grounding

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person repair or replace it.

WARNING: For your safety, always unplug the TV from its power source and from any telecommunication systems such as CATV, SAT, or any other peripheral before performing any service procedures. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Hazardous voltage levels are inside the TV.

TV Antenna Connectors Protection

External Television Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper electrical 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.

Antenna Grounding

Reference Grounding Component

1Electric Service Equipment

2	Power Service Grounding Electrode System
	(NEC Art 250, Part H)

3Ground Clamps

4Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

5Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

6Ground Clamp

7Antenna Lead in Wire

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.

WARNING: When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them could be fatal.

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