User Manual BDL3231/BDL4231RETURN TO THE CONTENTSTilt/Stability - All televisions must comply withrecommended international global safety standardsfor tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.• Do not compromise these design standards byapplying excessive pull force to the front, or top,of the cabinet which could ultimately overturnthe product.• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, byplacing electronic equipment/toys on the top ofthe cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fallfrom the top of the set and cause productdamage and/or personal injury.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applianceshould be mounted to a wall or ceiling only asrecommended by the manufacturer.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should belocated away from power lines.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should betaken so that objects do not fall and liquids are notspilled into the enclosure through openings.Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent batteryleakage that may result in bodily injury, propertydamage, or damage to the unit:• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - alignedas marked on the unit.• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon andalkaline, etc.).• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for along time.17.18.19.20.21.For ventilation, leave at least 4” to 6” free all aroundthe monitor. Do not place the monitor on a carpet.The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping orsplashing.The equipment shall not be exposed to rain ormoisture and objects filled with liquids, such asvases, shall be placed on the apparatus.The apparatus must be connected to a mains socketoutlet with a protected earthed connection.The appliance coupler is used as the disconnectdevice of this apparatus, the disconnect device shallremain readily operable.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outsideantenna is connected to the receiver, be sure theantenna system is grounded so as to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built up staticcharges.Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information withrespect to proper grounding of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wireto an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconnectors, location of antenna-discharge unit,connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.See Figure below.22.23.24.25.26.27.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 guidelinesfor proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of thebuilding, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC -National Electric Code