VIZIO L15 User Guide
Version - 4/5/2005
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1.6 - Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD 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 lead-in 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. See figure
below for proper configuration.
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the LCD TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or
unused for long periods of time, unplug the LCD 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.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
