Antenna installation safety
Observe the following precautions when installing the satellite antenna. This
manual also includes other safety alerts, where appropriate, concerning specific
installation procedures.
If you work on a roof, tower, or other high structure, or use a ladder or
scaffold to access the work site, follow these precautions to prevent personal
injury or death:
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Walk only on sound roof structures.
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Make sure the antenna assembly and installation surface are structurally
sound so they can support all loads (equipment weight, ice, and wind).
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Use safety equipment (e.g., a lifeline) appropriate for the work location.
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Follow all manufacturer safety precautions for all safety and other
equipment used.
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Perform as many procedures as possible on the ground.
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To avoid electric shock, stay at least 20 ft away from power lines when
there is a chance that you or the equipment you are using could come
into contact with the power lines. Always look up and check for
overhead lines before moving a ladder.
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If any part of the antenna or mount assembly comes in contact with a
power line, call the local power company to remove it.
Do not try to
remove it yourself.
If the antenna reflector contacts electric power lines,
you may be killed or seriously injured.
•
For pole mount installations, be sure to obtain information regarding
underground utilities in the proposed location before digging.
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Call a local company that marks underground utility lines before digging
to avoid striking underground cables, pipes, or electric lines. Call
811
from anywhere in the United States to contact a local company that
does this. You can also visit
http://call811.com/
.
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Striking or cutting underground cables, pipes, or electric lines can cause
personal injury or property damage.
Only Hughes-certified installers may install or service Hughes antennas and
their components. Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes
requirements for Hughes installations.
Antenna installation safety
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