Antenna Installation Safety - Westinghouse SK-26H735S User Manual

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.
Lightning
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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