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This reminder is provide d to call your attention to ar ticles 810 and 820 of the 2002 N ational Electrical C ode. Refer to article 810, in par ticular 810-1 and 810-15, for
required grounding of th e metal structure of the dis h antenna. Refer also to the 810-2 w hich, by reference to artic le 820, requires that the s atellite dish coaxia l cable
shield be connected to th e grounding system of the bui lding as close to the point of c able entry as practic al.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer
• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock. e DI RECTV Recei ver should not be used near water
(for example, kitchen sink, b athtub, pool, damp baseme nt). Also, never spill liquid on the r eceiver, and do not place vases or
other vessels contain ing liquid on top of it.
• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIR ECTV Receive r must be left uncovered to al low proper airfl ow to the
unit. Blocking the a irfl ow to the unit could impair performance or d amage your receiver a nd other components.
• Do not stack electronic components or other objec ts on top of the DIRECT V Receiver. Also, do not sta ck the receiver on top
of a “hot component” such as an audio p ower amplifi er.
• Protect your components from power surges by con necting all the c omponents before plugging a ny power cords into the wall
outlet. Use of a surge protector is a lso recommended.
• Don’t overload power outlets or extension cords, which c an result in the risk of fi re or shock. It’s also importa nt to use only the
type of power source ind icated on the markin g label or in this manu al.
! CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
• To prevent electrical shock, this appara tus shall be connec ted to a mains socket out let with a protective ear thing and ful ly inserted.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting a ll cable plugs fi rmly into their jacks. Als o, place Audio/Video (A /V) cables to the sid es of the TV back panel r ather than
down the middle once connect ed. Try not to coil any twin-lea d cables and keep them away f rom A/V cables as much a s possible.
• Never insert objects of any kind into a ny openings in the DIR ECTV Receiver (other t han the DIRECT V® Access Ca rd as detailed in t his chapter).
• Place it on a fl a t, hard surface — do not oper ate the DIRECT V Receiver on a carpet or ot her padded surface.
• Always unplug your DIRECT V Receiver before movin g it.
• Always unplug the DIRECT V Receiver, TV and other equ ipment before you connect or disc onnect any cables.
• Leave the main power connector acc essible the mains conne ctor at the back of the unit in c ase of emergency shutdown
• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to d isassemble the DIR ECTV Receiver you rself; always ta ke it to a qualifi ed service person when repai r is required. Opening
or removing covers may expos e dangerous voltage or othe r risks, and incorrec t reassembly can ca use shock when receiver is su bsequently used. Attempted self-repair may
also void your warrant y. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the pa rty responsible for compli ance (by the warra nty or by the manufact urer) could void the
user’s authority to operate the equ ipment.
• Do not drop your DIRECTV Receive r and always move it with ca re.
• Have your DIRECTV Receiver profe ssionally servic ed (do not attempt to service it yours elf)
• Any changes or modifi cations in construction of thi s device which are not expr essly approved by the part y responsible for compliance c ould void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
• To reduce the risk of fi re, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommun ications line cord.
• Do not install this equipment in a con fi ned space such as a book case or similar unit .
For your information:
• e id entifi cation sticker can be located underneat h or on the back of your receiver.
• e telecommunication ne twork voltage used is the c ategory number 3.