RCA 15407690 manual Acceptable central building ground points, Grounding Hardware

Final Installation

7.Locate the grounding hardware (one #10 hex washer head screw), and insert the bolt as shown below and attach the messenger (ground) wire to the foot of the mast (you may want to trim the extra messenger wire before attaching). You will connect the other end of that wire to the grounding block at the building entry point.

Messenger (ground) wire

Steps 7: Attach the messenger (ground) wires to the mast foot with the nut and bolt.

9. Repeat steps 3-8 for Satellite B (119° satellite).

Grounding Hardware

#10 Hex Washer Head Screw

(Ground Screw )

Note

When using a pole mount, you need to attach

the grounding wire to the metal pole using a 1 1/2” grounding clamp.

A Few Words About Grounding the DIRECTV PLUS™ System

Grounding the satellite system to the central building ground helps protect it and other components from lightning damage. Dish installation should comply with local codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Grounding the satellite system is something you can probably do yourself. But if you’re not sure, you should contact a qualified electrician.

Acceptable central building ground points

•Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point where it enters the building.

•Grounded metallic service raceway.

•Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure.

•Eight-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the central building ground by #6 or heavier bonding wire).

•Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

IMPORTANT

The United States National Electrical Code specifies that coaxial cable that is exposed to lightning shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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