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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFETY
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the LCD TV, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded to prevent voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70, provides
information on proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Lighting
For added protection for the LCD TV during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. DO NOT disconnect the antenna or the power cord during
a heavy storm—lightning may strike while you are holding the
cable cord, causing serious injury. Turn off the LCD TV and wait for
the weather to improve.
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. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
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Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Grounding clamps
Electric service
equipment
NEC: National Electrical Code
Antenna lead in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Grounding clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 part H)
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