Antenna installation safety
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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:
Walk only on sound roof structures.
Ensure that the antenna assembly and installation surface are structurally
sound so that they can support all loads (equipment weight, ice, and wind).
Use safety equipment (e.g., a lifeline) appropriate for the work location.
Follow all manufacturer safety precautions for all safety and other
equipment used.
Perform as many procedures as possible on the ground.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
