RCA 15407690 manual Snap off straps flush with the wall

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Mounting the Mast

6.Install the togglers:

a.Carefully fold one end of the metal channel along the plastic straps. Hold the metal channel flat against the plastic straps and slide it through the hole.

b.Pull the ring so the metal channel rests flush behind the wall. Hold the ring tight and slide the plastic cap along the straps until the cap is flush with the wall.

Wall

Wall

 

Metal channel

 

 

Plastic cap

 

Metal

 

chann

 

Fold in

 

Ring

Step 6a: Slide the metal channel

Step 6b: Make sure the plastic cap is

through the hole.

flush with the wall.

c.Push the straps side-to-side to snap them off flush with the wall.

Step 6c: Snap off straps flush with the wall.

d.Repeat for all eight holes.

7.Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you can rotate the mast to access both of the center mounting holes.

8.Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up. For the final mounting, you should use a carpenter’s level or a circular level to assure that the mast is plumb and level.

No

Yes

Step 8: Make sure that the top of the mast will point straight up.

9.Place washers on each of eight #20, 1/4" x 3" machine screws and attach the mounting foot to the wall. Securely tighten the screws.

10.Go on to the next section, “Final Installation,” to complete the installation process.

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Contents Directv Plus Changing Entertainment. AgainSafety Information Antenna GroundingTable of Contents Final Installation Preparing for Installation Chapter OverviewCompleting the Final Installation Installation OverviewPreparing for Installation Mounting the MastBrick or Poured Concrete Surface Mounting OptionsSolid Wood or Lap Siding 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 FranciscoDon’t have a clear view to the satellite Estimating Cable RequirementsFinal Site Survey ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Directv Plus Dish Assembly Overview Hardware IncludedMast Foot Hardware Securing the Mast FootSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp 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 Cabling and Connections Problems TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal 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%