RCA 15407690 manual Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall, Important Consideration

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Mounting the Mast

Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall

DANGER

AVOID Power Lines!

Materials Needed

8 1/4" hollow wall togglers

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

8 5/16" washers

Tools Needed

Electric drill with 1/2" masonry bit

Carpenter's level

Screwdriver

7/16" wrench

Pencil

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.

IMPORTANT Consideration

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.When installing togglers in cinder blocks, it is important to position them in the core of the block. To position the foot on the wall, measure 71/2" from one edge of the block and mark the center of the block.

2.Center the mounting foot on the mark you made.

3.Level the center line of the mounting foot using a bubble level.

4.Mark the eight outside corner holes.

LEVEL

NOT LEVEL

5.Remove the mounting foot. Drill a 1/2" hole at the marked locations.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Directv PlusAntenna Grounding Safety InformationTable of Contents Final Installation Chapter Overview Preparing for InstallationPreparing for Installation Installation OverviewCompleting the Final Installation Mounting the MastSolid Wood or Lap Siding Mounting OptionsBrick or Poured Concrete Surface Hollow or Cinder Block WallGeneral Site Survey Should I Do This Myself?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Satellite LocationsFinding a Clear Line of Sight Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the Dish Pointing Menu ScreenRecording the Coordinates If you live in San Francisco Precise Site SurveyFinal Site Survey Estimating Cable RequirementsDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Hardware Included Directv Plus Dish Assembly OverviewSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp Securing the Mast FootMast Foot Hardware Mast Clamp HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna Setting the Tilt PolarizationReflector Hardware 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 Can’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal TroubleshootingCabling and Connections Problems Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing 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%