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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Note To Satellite Dish Installer:
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 810 and in particular article 810-15 of the National Electrical Code which
covers proper installation and grounding of television receiving equipment as well as to article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
which specifies that the satellite dish cable ground shall connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Important Safety Instructions For The Digital Satellite Receiver:
1. Read and apply the operating instructions provided with Digital Satellite Receiver.
2. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.
3. Unplug this Digital Satellite Receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use attachments not recommended by the Digital Satellite Receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
5. Do not use this Digital Satellite Receiver near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Do not place this Digital Satellite Receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Digital Satellite Receiver may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the Digital Satellite Receiver. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
6a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable
operation of the Digital Satellite Receiver and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the Digital Satellite Receiver on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface. This Digital Satellite Receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This Digital Satellite Receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is
provided.
8. Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to
your home consult your Video dealer or local power company. For Digital Receivers designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.
9. This Digital Satellite Receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safe purpose of the polarized plug,
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this Digital Satellite Receiver where the cord will be abused by
persons walking on it.
11. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Digital Satellite Receiver.
WARNING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrow
head within a triangle is intended
to tell the user that parts inside
the product are a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that important
operating and servicing instructions are
in the papers with the appliance.