Antenna installation safety, Lightning, Power lines – Westinghouse DIGITAL TELEVISION LD-3237 User Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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English

ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFETY
Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the LED 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

Power lines

For added protection for the LED 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 LED TV and wait for

the weather to improve.

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.

Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

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)

Grounding clamps

Electric service

equipment

NEC: National Electrical Code

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