Envision Peripherals L42H761 Example of Antenna Grounding AS PER National Electrical Code

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18.Tilt/Stability – All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets 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.

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

20.Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

21.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 mats 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.

ANTENNA

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHA

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUCT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

Please, make sure to connect the power plug to the wall outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adapter!

22.Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

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