RCA Satellite TV Antenna manual Mounting the Mast on a Roof

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Mounting the Mast on a Roof

Mounting the Mast on a Roof

IMPORTANT

Use the roof mount only as a last resort. You can easily damage the roof by walking on it or cause leaks by not properly sealing the mounting holes. Problems with roof installations increase with the age of the roof and the type of roofing materials.

2 5/16 x 3" lag screws

45/16 x 2" lag screws

4 5/16" washers

Tools Needed

•Electric drill with a 3/16" wood bit

•Bubble level

•1/2" wrench

•3/8" wrench

•7/16" wrench

•Ladder

•Pencil

Important Considerations:

•Do not mount the dish on slate or shake shingles.

•Do not mount the dish on an overhang.

•On a flat roof, do not mount the dish in a place where water collects.

Step-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof

1. Locate the center of a rafter where you want to place the mounting foot.

rafters

facing board

nails

Step 1: Locate where you want the mounting foot to be placed.

DANGER

AVOID Power Lines!

When following these instructions, take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines, electric lights, and power circuits. Contact with power lines, electric lights, or power circuits may be fatal. It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines.

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Contents Satellite Dish Antenna Safety Information D916 Wireless Phone Jack System Universal AccessoriesD940EXP 2nd Room Kit ANT200 Amplified TV AntennaDetach Here Accessory Order FormTable Of Contents Table of Contents Preparing for Installation Installation Overview Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Completing the Final InstallationGeneral Site Survey Big Question Should I Do This Myself?General Site Survey Finding a Clear Line of Sight Where Is The Satellite, Anyway?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Connecting the Receiver to a TVFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Additional InformationUsing the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Tip Precise Site SurveyPrecise Site Survey Don’t have a clear view to the satellite Final Site Survey’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Have a Clear View to the SatelliteFew Words About Grounding System Estimating Cable RequirementsEstimating Cable Requirements Cable Estimate Procedure If you have a Sony reflector, you should have Dish Assembly OverviewDish Assembly Overview Setting the Elevation on the Dish Partial Dish AssemblyPartial Dish Assembly Tighten both nutsMounting the Mast Important Considerations Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingMounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding Materials NeededYes Mounting InstructionsMounting the Mast on Solid Wood Installing a SpacerMounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured ConcreteMaterials Needed Tools Needed Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting the Dish on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important Considerations Mounting the Dish On a PoleMounting the Dish on a Pole Top view of pole Mounting the Mast on a Roof Mounting the Mast on a RoofStep-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof Make sure the top part of the mast points straight up Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling the MastLeveling Side-to-Side Leveling Front-to-Back Final Dish AssemblyFinal Dish Assembly Star washer and bolt Routing and Grounding the Cables Few Words About Grounding the SystemFew Words About Grounding the System Acceptable central building ground pointsCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesRunning a Cable into the House Running Cable Into the HouseAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaking the Final Connections Maximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalAcquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Adjusting the Azimuth and Elevation SettingsOrdering Programming Elevation AdjustmentCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cabling and Connections ProblemsDish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossSupport Line Digital Satellite System Installers ReferenceProgram Providers Digital Satellite System PublicationsIndex IndexPage Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,