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PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS
THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES
. Manufacturers, retailers and tl_e rest of the consumer elec ronics industry are committed o
rTlakin_ home entertainment safe and enjoyable
* As you enjoy your television, please note that alFtelevisions new and old must be supported on
proper stands or installed accordin_ Lo the manufacturer's recorTlmendations IVelevisions that
are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests, cars, etc,
may fall over, resultin_ in iniury
TUNE IN TO SAFETY
. ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation of your television
. ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television
* NEVER allow children to climb on or play on the television or he furniture on which he elevision
is placed
. NEVER place he television on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chesl of
drawers
* ALWAYS install the television where it cannot be pushed, pulled over or knocked down
*ALWAYS route cords and cables connec ed o he elevision so hat hey canno be ripped
over, pulled or £rabbed
WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION
° ALWAYS contact your retailer about professional installation if you l_ave any doubts about your
ability to safely mount your television
. ALWAYS use a mount that has been recommended by the television manufacturer and has a
safety certification by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ElL)
* ALWAYS follow all instructions supplied by the television and mount manufacturers
. ALWAYS make sure that the wall or ceilin_ where you are mountin_ the terevision is appropriate
Some mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls and ceitin_s with steel studs or cinder
block construction If you are unsure, contact a professional installer
. lelevisions can be heavy A minir]]urn of two people is required for a wall or ceilin_ mount
installation
MOVING AN OLDER TELEVISION TO A NEW PLACE IN
YOUR HOME
° Many new television buyers m,ove tl_eir older CI._I televisions into a secondary room after the
purchase of a fiat-panel television Special care should be made in he placernent of older CR[
elevisions
* ALWAYS place your older CA elevision on furniture hat is sturdy and appropriate for its size
and wei£ht
* NEVER place your older CRI television on a dresser where children may be ernpted to use he
drawers to climb
* ALWAYS make sure your older CA elevision does no han£ over he ed£e of your furniture
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