Mounting the Mast
2.Use a hacksaw to cut a 45 degree angle at the bottom of the pole. This will prevent the pole from rotating in the concrete over time.
3.Place the pole in the hole and use a small amount of dirt or stones to hold the pole upright. You may need to attach guy wires to help keep the pole upright.
45° cut
4.You can level the pole using the a carpenter’s level taking readings in two spots 90 degrees from each other on the sides as shown below. A circular bubble level is recommended for this task though as it will tell you if the mast is plumb and level from all angles with just a single reading. Level the pole at two different locations that are at right angles to each other.
5.Fill the hole with quick drying cement. Stop when the cement is about two inches from the top of the hole.
6.Let the cement completely dry before you mount the dish on the pole.
7.Go on to the next section, “Final Installation,” to complete the installation process.
Top view of pole
Put level in 2 places at right |
pole | angles to each other |
Level
Not Level
Tip
Most hardware stores should carry an inexpensive circular bubble level. These inexpensive levels can tell you when the mast is plumb and level in all directions with just one reading.
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