General Safety Instructions
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3.2
Risks in Case of Intended Use
CAUTION!
Humidity, wrong mains voltage and/or wrong mains frequency, lightning
stroke or mechanical overload may cause malfunction of or damage to
the device.
Ensure that the receiver (in particular the mains plug) and the remote control
are not exposed to any humidity. Example: Do not place filled flower vases or
similar onto the receiver.
Only connect the receiver to 175…250 V ~, 50/60 Hz.
Disconnect mains plug in case of thunderstorms or malfunction.
Do not place heavy items onto the receiver.
Do not bend or squeeze the cable.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock when contacting mains voltage.
Damage to housing, mains cable or improper repair may result in contact to
mains voltage.
Do not place heavy items onto the receiver.
Do not bend or squeeze the cable.
Repairs of plug, cable or receiver should only be performed by qualified spe-
cialists.
3.3
Grounding
The satellite antenna must be grounded properly. Note the relevant VDE
1
regulations
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.
It’s recommended that the outdoor unit of the satellite system should be in-
stalled by a professional!
3.4
Location
Place the receiver onto a solid and level surface.
Protect the receiver from humidity, heat, dust and dirt.
Do not place items filled with liquid, e.g. flower vases, onto the receiver.
Protect the receiver from dripping and splash water.
Do not place burning items, e.g. burning candles, onto the receiver.
Ensure sufficient ventilation (ventilation slots must not be blocked): the receiver should have a
distance of at least five centimeters to its surrounding elements on all sides.
Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered by objects such as newspapers, table cloths,
curtains etc.
Only operate the receiver in moderate climate (not in tropical climate).
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VDE = Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik, Informationstechnik (German) = Association for Electrical, Electronic
& Information Technologies
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DIN EN 60728-11 VDE 0855-1:2011-06: Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive
services, Part 11: Safety
