The Safety of a Pedestal Mounted LCD TV

Pedestal types for LCD TVs vary.

As technology continues to advance, the physical shape of a television is becoming slimmer. LCD, or liquid crystal display, televisions are part of this slim trend, allowing the consumer to have more choices of placement than ever before.

Types

Most new LCD televisions come with a standard pedestal for placement on a piece of furniture, such as a cabinet. There are also after market pedestals that can vary in height so that they can be used in a group setting, like in an auditorium.

Considerations

Pedestal safety is imperative for the safety of the consumer and the integrity of the electronic equipment. With a small pedestal, make sure that the furniture it is sitting on is level so that the screen does not tip over. Have a friend help support the TV while installing it, if it is excessively heavy.

Features

If a large LCD TV is installed on a tall pedestal, make sure that the pedestal's legs are bolted to the floor for stability. For smaller, lighter LCD TVs, typically if the television is less than 25 pounds, bolting should not be necessary.

References

• Digital Advisor: HDTV Setup: Placing and Mounting
• B & H Foto & Electronics Corporation: Peerless Industries LCFS-100S LCD Screen Pedestal Stand

Resources

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