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CHILD SAFETY

PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS

THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES

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Manufacturers, retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed
to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable.
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As you enjoy your television, please note that all televisions - new and old- must be
supported on proper stands or installed according to t he manufacturer's
recommendations. Televisions that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases,
shelves, desks, speakers, chests, carts, etc., may fall over, resulting in injury.

TUNE IN TO SAFETY

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ALWAYS follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation of your
television.
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ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television.
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NEVER allow children to climb on or play on the telev ision or the furniture on which the
television is placed.
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NEVER place the television on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest
of drawers.
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ALWAYS install the television where it cannot be pushed, pulled over or knocked down.
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ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to the television so that they cannot be
tripped over, pulled or grabbed.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION

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ALWAYS contact your retailer about professional installation if you have any doubts
about your ability to safely mount your television.
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ALWAYS use a mount that has been recommended by the telev ision manufacturer and
has a safety certification by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
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ALWAYS follow all instructions supplied by the television and mo unt manufacturers.
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ALWAYS make sure that the wall or ceiling where you are mounting the television is
appropriate. Some mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls and ceiling s with
steel studs or cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.
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Televisions can be heavy. A minimum of two people is required for a wall or ceiling
mount installation.

MOVING AN OLDER TELEVISION TO A NEW PLACE IN YOUR

HOME

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Many new television buyers move their older CRT televisions into a secondary room after
the purchase of a flat-panel television. Special care should be made in the placement of
older CRT televisions.
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ALWAYS place your older CRT television on furniture that is sturdy and appropriate for its
size and weight.
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NEVER place your older CRT television on a dresser where children may be tempted to
use the drawers to climb.
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ALWAYS make sure your older CRT television does not hang over the edge of your
furniture.