RCA 15407690 manual LNB Hardware

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Final Installation

2.If your cables are not marked, you may want to mark each cable with masking tape so that you know which cables to attach to each LNB, and subsequently to the multiswitch.

3.Separate the messenger (ground) wire from the coaxial cables. Push only the coaxial cable through the bottom of the mast and out the top. Pull about 2 feet of cable out of the top. Loop the cable and push it through the LNB support arm as shown below.

4.Place some silicone grease on the LNB connector and connect the ends of the coaxial cables to the LNB connection jacks for Antenna A (101° satellite).

Step 2: Route the cables	Steps 3-4:Connect the coaxial
through the mast.	cables to the LNB.

5.Insert the end of the LNB into the end of the LNB adapter (push any extra coaxial cable back through the support arm).

6.Secure each the LNB by inserting a #8 hex nut in the top of the adapter and screwing in a phillips head screw through the bottom of the adapter.

LNB Hardware

#8 x 1” Phillips Head Screw

(LNB & Adapter Mounting)

#8 Insert Nut

(LNB & Adapter Mounting)

Steps 5-6:Secure the LNB to adapter.

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Contents Directv Plus Changing Entertainment. AgainSafety Information Antenna GroundingTable of Contents Final Installation Preparing for Installation Chapter OverviewInstallation Overview Preparing for InstallationCompleting the Final Installation Mounting the MastMounting Options Solid Wood or Lap SidingBrick or Poured Concrete Surface 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 FranciscoEstimating Cable Requirements Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Directv Plus Dish Assembly Overview Hardware IncludedSecuring the Mast Foot Secure the Antenna Mast ClampMast Foot Hardware 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 Troubleshooting Can’t Pick Up the Satellite SignalCabling and Connections Problems 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%