RCA 15407690 manual Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete, Important Considerations

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Mounting the Mast

Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured

Concrete

Materials Needed

8B4015 or equivalent double expansion anchors

8#20, 1/4 x 3" machine screws

8 5/16" washers

Tools Needed

•Electric drill with 1/2" masonry bit

•Carpenter’s level

•Screwdriver

•Hammer

•7/16" wrench

•Pencil

IMPORTANT Considerations

•The wall anchors used must have a strength of at least 300 pounds of pullout pressure. The use of B4015 or equivalent double-expansion anchors is recommended.

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

Mounting Instructions

1.Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface.

2.If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface, use a carpenter’s level to ensure that the center line is vertical. This is an important step to insure that the DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite dish will stand exactly plumb and level.

Level

Not Level

Step 1: Hold the mounting	Step 2: Make sure the mounting
foot in position.	foot is level.

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 Changing Entertainment. Again Directv PlusAntenna Grounding Safety InformationTable of Contents Final Installation Chapter Overview Preparing for InstallationMounting the Mast Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Completing the Final InstallationHollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting OptionsSolid Wood or Lap Siding Brick or Poured Concrete SurfaceGeneral Site Survey Should I Do This Myself?Finding 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 If you live in San Francisco Precise Site Survey’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Estimating Cable RequirementsFinal Site Survey Don’t have a clear view to the satelliteOutdoor Hardware Included Directv Plus Dish Assembly OverviewMast Clamp Hardware Securing the Mast FootSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp Mast Foot HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Reflector Hardware Setting the Tilt PolarizationAttaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna Move On to the Next Section Attaching the LNB Support Arm and AdapterMounting the Mast Important Considerations Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Important Consideration Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling Side-to-Side Leveling the MastLeveling Front-to-Back Final Directv Plus Dish AssemblyLNB Hardware Grounding Hardware Acceptable central building ground pointsCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesCable Entry Overview Running Cable Into the HouseStep-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables Multiswitch Mounting HardwareAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing Problems TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal Cabling and Connections ProblemsDirectv Plus Dish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Toll-Free Telephone Product HelpLimited Warranty LNB IndexRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%