Service

that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the DIRECTV System product.

Servicing—Do not attempt to service this DIRECTV System product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Conditions Requiring Service—Unplug this DIRECTV System from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:

∙When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

∙If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the DIRECTV System product or it has been exposed to water.

∙If the DIRECTV System product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the DIRECTV System product to its normal operation.

∙If the DIRECTV System product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

∙When the DIRECTV System product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, have the technician verify that the replacements being used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacement parts specified by the DIRECTV System product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this DIRECTV System product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the DIRECTV System product is in safe operating condition.

THESE ARE DEFINITIONS FOR ALERTS USED IN THIS MANUAL

WARNING or CAUTION

Where you see this alert symbol and the WARNING or CAUTION heading, strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.

DANGER

Electric shock hazard: Where you see these symbol and the DANGER heading, strictly follow the warning

instructions to avoid electric shock

injury

THESE ALERTS APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL

WARNING

For your own safety, follow these important safety rules:

∙ Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.

∙Do not install the satellite dish antenna on a rainy or windy day.

∙If you start to drop the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.

DANGER

Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines. You can be killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines.

∙Do not contact overhead power lines

∙Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation. Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines.

∙If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line, call your local power company. Do not try to remove it yourself. They will remove it safely.

CAUTION

Local electric codes and the National Electric Code (NEC) require the satellite dish antenna to be grounded. Grounding the satellite dish antenna helps protect against damage caused by static voltage buildup. Grounding can also protect against voltage surges created by nearby lightning strikes.