RCA Satellite TV Antenna manual Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall

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Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete

5.Insert four (4) double-expansion anchors.

6.Use a wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you have easier access to the mounting holes.

7.Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up.

No

Yes

Step 7: Make sure that the top of the mast will point straight up.

8.Insert and tighten the machine screws.

9.Go on to the next section, “Final Installation,” to complete the installation process.

Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall

Materials Needed

Tools Needed

41/4" hollow wall togglers

•Electric drill with 1/2" masonry bit

•Bubble level

•Screwdriver

4 machine screws

•7/16" wrench

•Pencil

4 5/16" washers

IMPORTANT Considerations

•Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish.

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