RCA 15407690 manual Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole, Important Considerations

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Mounting the Mast

Mounting the DIRECTV PLUS™ Dish On A Pole

Materials Needed

•(1) galvanized steel pipe with a measured outer diameter of 23/8"

•(3) bags quick-setting concrete

Tools Needed

•Carpenter's level

•Screwdriver

•Hammer

•Hacksaw

•Shovel or post hole digger

•Pencil

Important Considerations:

•Do not install the pole in wet or marshy areas.

•The pole must go at least 3 feet below the surface.

•If the length of pipe above ground is too long, guy wires may be needed to increase the stability of the mount in windy conditions.

•You will need to ground the pole in addition to the antenna and coaxial cable.

•The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mounting foot and mast assembly which were supplied with the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish. The DIRECTV PLUS™ dish is held on the pole by the mast clamp.

Mounting Instructions

1.Dig a hole 36" deep and 8" to 12" wide

at the mounting location.

The depth of the hole must extend at least 6" below the frost line. For most installations, a pole 6' long is sufficient, since this allows 3' of the pole to be below the ground and 3' above ground.

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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?Satellite 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 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 Setting the Tilt Polarization Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus AntennaReflector 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 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%