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[tititech]

Is it true that removing the base and placing HughesNet HN7000s modem
in a horizontal orientation will cause the unit to overheat

[ninosat]

The pedestal base ensures that the remote terminal receives proper ventilation. Use it to mount the remote terminal in a vertical position.

Hughes HN7000S Piedestal Base

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The HN7000S consumer terminal is designed only for vertical positioning and MUST be mounted on the pedestal base as shown in figure. Removing the pedestal base and placing this unit in a horizontal orientation will cause the unit to overheat.

The HN7700S enterprise terminal can be oriented in two ways: in a vertical position with the pedestal base; or in a horizontal position without the pedestal base when mounted in a ventilated rack.

Attaching the base

During troubleshooting procedures, you may be asked by your service provider to remove the pedestal base. After troubleshooting, you must reattach the pedestal base. To attach the pedestal base to the terminal:

1. Position the terminal and base as shown in Figure.

2. Starting with the terminal bottom about ½ inch from the bottom of the pedestal base, slide the terminal into the base until the terminal locks into position.