RCA 15407690 manual Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding, Important Considerations

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Mounting the Mast

Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding

Materials Needed

2 5/16 x 3" lag screws

8 5/16 x 2" lag screws

Tools Needed

Electric drill with a 3/16" wood bit

Carpenter's level

1/2" wrench

3/8" wrench

7/16" wrench

Pencil

10 5/16" washers

Important Considerations:

Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish where someone might use it as a handrail.

Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding.

Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of composite paneling, such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board.

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

Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound and can support the weight of the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.

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 DIRECTV PLUS™ dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines.

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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 SurveyFinding a Clear Line of Sight Satellite LocationsHow High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Recording the Coordinates Using the Dish Pointing Menu ScreenFinding the Dish Pointing 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 Reflector Hardware Setting the Tilt PolarizationAttaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna 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%