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SCEPTREE19 HDTV User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTelevisionAntenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
Ifan outside antenna or cable system is to beconnected to the TV, make sure that the
antennaor cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against
voltagesurges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPSA70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
thegrounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes,and requirements of the grounding electrode.
Lightning Protection
Foradded protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or
unusedfor long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antennaor cable system.
Power Lines
Donot locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall
intosuch power lines or circuits.