Safety Precautions5Important Installation NoticesInstall the TV on a stable surfaceIf a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stablelocation, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided bytaking simple precautions such as:● Using cabinets or stands recommended by themanufacturer of the television.● Only using furniture that can safely support thetelevision.● Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge ofthe supporting furniture.● Not placing the televisions on tall furniture (for example,cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both thefurniture and the television to a suitable support.● Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materialsplaced between the television and supporting furniture.● Educating children about the dangers of climbing onfurniture to reach the television or its controls.When cleaning the TV, remove the mainsplug● Cleaning an energised TV may cause electric shock.Remove the mains plug from the wallsocket when the TV is not in use for aprolonged period of time● This TV will still consume some power even in the Offmode, as long as the mains plug is still connected.Do not apply strong force or impact to thedisplay panel● This may cause damage resulting in injury.Do not block the rear air vents● Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure ofelectronic components.● Ventilation should not be impeded by covering theventilation openings with items such as newspapers,table cloths and curtains.● We recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm is left allaround this TV even when placed inside a cabinet orbetween shelves.● When using the pedestal, keep the space between thebottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.● If pedestal is not used, ensure the vents in the bottom ofthe TV are not blocked.Minimum distance101010 10(cm)TH-L32XM5Z.indb 5TH-L32XM5Z.indb 5 7/3/2012 6:35:03 PM7/3/2012 6:35:03 PM