RCA 15407690 Step-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables, Multiswitch Mounting Hardware

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Final Installation

Step-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables

1.Drill a hole in the location you want the coaxial cable to enter.

2.Place some silicone grease on the connector and connect the RG-6 coaxial cable that will extend from the grounding block to the receiver.

3.Make a 3” - 5” drip loop using cable clips at the grounding block.

Step 3: Make a

drip loop.

Step 2: Connect RG-6 cable to grounding block.

4If you have not already mounted the multiswitch inside your house, use the mounting brackets and hardware to mount the multiswitch.

a.Slide the mounting brackets on to the multiswitch.

b.Use the M6 hex head self tapping screws to mount the multiswitch.

Multiswitch Mounting

Hardware

M6 Hex Head Self Tapping Screw

(Multi-Switch Mounting)

5.Route the coaxial cable through your house to appropriate connectors on the Multiswitch (Satellite A or B).

6.Once you have routed all four cables to the correct inputs on the multiswitch, you need to route one cable from the multiswitch to the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter. You can use any of the four outputs on the multiswitch.

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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 SurveySatellite 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 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 Setting the Tilt Polarization Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus AntennaReflector Hardware 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%