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Note to Satellite TV System I nstaller: This reminder is provided to call the
satellite TV system installer’s a ttention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical C ode ( NEC) that provides guidelines for prope r gr ounding and, in
particular, specifies that the ca ble ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Safety Tips
• Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
• The use of accessorie s or a ttachments not recomm ended by the receiver
manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty.
•Donot place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper
ventilation.
• Do not install the receiver in any area where the temperature can be less than
40°F or m ore than 113°F.
•Donot stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices.
•Donot place candles or other meltable objects on top of the receiver.
• Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the
marking labe l. U nplug the receive r power cord by gripping the power plug, not
the cord.
•Donot overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of
fire or electrical shock.
• Never insert objects of any kind into the receiver through openings, as the
objects m ay touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause
fire or electrical shock.
• Make sure that the outdoor parts of the antenna system are grounded in
accordance with local, state, federal, and National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements.
•Donot locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or c ircuits. When installing the antenna, ta ke extreme
care to avoid touching such power lines or c ircuits, as contact w ith them can be
fatal.
•Donot attempt to service the re ceiver yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expos e you to dangerous voltage, and will void the Limited Warranty.
Refer all servicing to a uthoriz ed service personnel.
• Use an outlet that contains surge suppres sion or ground fault protection. F or
added protection during a lightning storm, or when the receiver is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet, disconnect the lines between the receiver and the antenna, and
disconnect the telephone line. This will provide some protection against
damage c aused by lightning or power line surges.
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