Vizio V­ Series User Manual page 5

TELEVISION ANTENNA CONNECTION PROTECTION
The TV shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 810
and Article 820.
If an outside antenna/satellite dish or cable system is to be connected to the TV,
make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead­in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements of the grounding electrode.
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended
or unused for long periods of time, unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could
fall into such power lines or circuits. Remember, the screen of the coaxial cable is
intended to be connected to earth in the building installation.
Installation of CATV
The installation instructions states the cable distribution system should be grounded
(earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70. the National Electrical Code (NEC), in
particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.
Installation of Antenna
The installation instructions states the cable distribution system used for connection
to antennas and dishes should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/
NFPA 70. the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 810.21, Bonding
Conductors and Grounding Electrode Conductors — Receiving Stations.
Ground Clamp
Electric Service Equipment
Antenna Lead In Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810­20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810­21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC ART 250, part H)
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