Hughes DIRECTV HIRD-B1, Owner'S Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use the DIRECTV System. In
particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Polarization—

This product is equipped with a plug that

will fit into the power outlet only one way. Do not modify
the plug defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit,
contact your electrician to replace your outlet. To prevent
electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord
or outlet unless you can fully insert the blades without
blade exposure.

Power Sources—

Operate this product only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.

Ventilation—

Do not block the ventilation slots and

openings in the case. Do not block these openings by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. Do not place this product near or over a radiator or
heat register, or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

For electrical safety, power line operated equipment or
accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL
listing mark or CSA certification mark and should not
be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will
help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or
fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

Accessories—

To avoid personal injury or damage to the

receiver, do not place the digital satellite receiver on any
unstable cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Attachments—

Do not use attachments unless

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.

Satellite Dish Antenna Grounding—

The outdoor

antenna used to receive satellite signals and the cable used
to connect the antenna to the indoor receiving unit are
required to comply with local installation codes and the
appropriate sections of the National Electric Code (NEC)
and in particular Article 810-15, which covers proper
installation and grounding of television receiving
equipment, as well as to Article 820-33, which specifies
that the satellite dish cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical. These codes require proper
grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor antenna and
grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters
the house (or other building). If you are having a
professional installer make the installation, the installer
must observe installation codes. This manual contains
instructions on how to make the installation in compliance
with the NEC. If additional local installation codes apply,
contact local inspection authorities.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN “RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”

Water and Moisture—

Do not use this product near

water or moisture.

Television Antenna Information—

Installing an

outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a
professional antenna installer. Do not locate the outside
antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. If an outside antenna is connected to the digital
satellite receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the NEC, NFPA No.
70 1987, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of the
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

Power Lines—

Extreme care must be taken when

installing and adjusting or maintaining the outdoor antenna
and connecting cable, especially in the vicinity of overhead
power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When
installing the outdoor antenna or cable, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power
lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Cleaning—

Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object and Liquid Entry—

Never push objects of any

kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltages or “short out” parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.