LG 47LE8500 Owner's Manual page 259

CHILD SAFETY:
It Makes A Difference How and Where
You Use Your Flat Panel Display
Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please
keep these safety ti ps in mind:
THE ISSUE
• The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger
flat panel displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays
are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
• Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases,
shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and couse injury.
THIS MANUFACTURER CARES!
• The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe.
TUNE INTO SAFETY
• One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for the safe installation and use
of
your flat panel display.
• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use
of
this product.
• Don't allow children to climb on or ploy with furniture and television sets.
• Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps,
such as a chest
of
drawers.
• Remember that children con become excited while watching a program,
especially on a "larger than life" flat panel display. Care should be token to
place or install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over,
or knocked down.
• Care should be token to route all cords and cables connected to the flat
panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.
WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT
YOUR FLAT PANEL
DISPLA~
ALWAYS:
• Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer
and/or listed by on independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
• Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.
• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel
display, contact your retailer about professional installation.
• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate.
Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel
studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a
professional installer.
• A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays
can be heavy.
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