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B. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE
Notes, cautions, and warnings, defined as follows, are used throughout this guide to help you become familiar with possible safety or equipment hazards.

DANGER
Indicates an imminent shock hazard that, if not avoided, will result in severe personal injury or death caused by electric shock.

WARNING
Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING
Indicates a shock hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in severe personal injury or death caused by electric shock.

CAUTION
Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in product or property damage.

Note: A note presents additional information or interesting sidelights.

C. SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER
You can be seriously injured or killed if the antenna comes into contact with electric power lines. Verify that there are none nearby before performing procedures in this guide. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation. We recommend that you stay a minimum of 20 feet (6 meters) from all power lines.

If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes into con-tact with a power line, call your local power company. Do not try to remove it yourself! They will remove it safely.

WARNING
Assembling the dish antenna on a windy day can be dangerous. Because of the antenna surface, even slight winds create strong forces. For example, a 1.0-meter antenna facing a wind of 20 MPH (32 km/h) can undergo forces of 60 lbs. (269 N). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments.

Do not attempt to assemble, move, or mount a dish on windy days or serious, even fatal, accidents can occur. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations.

WARNING
Before you dig any holes or trenches, call your local utility companies so they can help you locate underground power, telephone, cable, gas, water, and sewer lines in the area.

WARNING
Local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code require the antenna to be connected to a grounding electrode. Even if you will be installing the antenna onto a pole inserted into the ground, a grounding electrode still must be connected to the antenna.

WARNING
Antennas improperly installed or installed onto an inadequate structure are extremely susceptible to wind damage. This damage can be very serious or even life threatening. The owner and installer assume full responsibility for ensuring that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind, and ice) and properly sealed against leaks. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. will not accept liability for any damage caused by a satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. also recommends that you consult your local building safety code before installation.

WARNING
For your own safety, follow these important safety rules:

  • Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.
  • If you start to drop the antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.

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