RCA 15407690 Estimating Cable Requirements, Final Site Survey, ’m Not sure If I have a Clear View

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Preparing for Installation

A Final Site Survey

Now that you’ve conducted a precise site survey using the dish pointing coordinates for your location, you should double-check one more time to make sure you have a clear view in the direction of the satellites.

I Don’t have a clear view to the satellite.

60°30°

NO

If you don’t have a clear view to the satellites, then your site may not be suitable for installing the satellite system. A professional installer may have an alternative solution —consider contacting your satellite system dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite system installer.

I’m Not sure If I have a Clear View

If you’re not certain whether you have a clear view to the satellite, you have two choices :

•Continue with the installation and determine whether you have a clear view to the satellite by testing the system.

•Contact your satellite system dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite system installer who can help you verify that your property is suitable for installation.

I Have A Clear View to the Satellite

Your site should be suitable for installing the satellite system. Continue with the installation.

Estimating Cable Requirements

Now that you’ve decided on the exact mounting site, you need to decide where you want the cables to enter the house. The next step is to figure out approximately how much cable you are going to need.

1.Locate the central building ground. You will ground the antenna (using the cable grounding block) to a single point in the central building ground. The following is a list of acceptable building ground points:

•Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point where the cable(s) enter the building

•Grounded metallic service raceway

•Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure

•Eight-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the central building ground by #6 or heavier bonding wire)

•Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

2.Choose a location to mount the grounding block. The block should be as close as possible to the point where the cable(s) will enter the house.

3.Decide where inside the house you plan to put the HD receiver.

4.Measure and record your cable requirements in the spaces provided on the following page.

60°30°

MAYBE

60°

YES!

A Few Words About Grounding the System

Grounding the satellite system to the central building ground helps protect it and other components from lightning damage. Dish installation should comply with local codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Grounding the satellite system is something you can probably do yourself. But if you’re not sure, you should contact a qualified electrician.

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Contents Directv Plus Changing Entertainment. AgainSafety Information Antenna GroundingTable of Contents Final Installation Preparing for Installation Chapter OverviewInstallation Overview Preparing for InstallationCompleting the Final Installation Mounting the MastMounting Options Solid Wood or Lap SidingBrick or Poured Concrete Surface Hollow or Cinder Block WallShould I Do This Myself? General Site SurveySatellite Locations How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite?Finding a Clear Line of Sight Using the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Finding the Dish Pointing CoordinatesRecording the Coordinates Precise Site Survey If you live in San FranciscoEstimating Cable Requirements Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Directv Plus Dish Assembly Overview Hardware IncludedSecuring the Mast Foot Secure the Antenna Mast ClampMast Foot Hardware Mast Clamp HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Setting the Tilt Polarization Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus AntennaReflector Hardware Attaching the LNB Support Arm and Adapter Move On to the Next SectionMounting the Mast Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding Important ConsiderationsMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important ConsiderationSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling Side-to-SideFinal Directv Plus Dish Assembly Leveling Front-to-BackLNB Hardware Acceptable central building ground points Grounding HardwareRouting and Grounding the Cables Cable Routing TipsRunning Cable Into the House Cable Entry OverviewMultiswitch Mounting Hardware Step-by-Step Instructions for Routing the CablesMaking the Final Connections About the Phone ConnectionAcquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Maximum Signal StrengthFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Troubleshooting Can’t Pick Up the Satellite SignalCabling and Connections Problems Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing ProblemsTemporary Satellite Signal Loss Directv Plus Dish Pointing StepsToll-Free Telephone Product Help Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or ExchangeLimited Warranty Index LNBRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%
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