DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface

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8)Install the mast assembly onto the mounting surface using a 3-inch x ¼-20 machine screw

(see diagram). Tighten the screw enough to secure the base plate, but leave it loose enough to enable you to adjust the base plate.

9) Verify that the mast is still plumb and adjust if necessary.

10) Mark the locations of the other three outside holes on the mounting surface.

11) Remove the base plate from the brick surface.

12) Drill three ½-inch x 3-inch holes for the outside holes.

13) Install the base plate using the 3-inch x ¼-20 machine screws and four 5/16-inch washers.

14) Tighten the four machine screws.

With the base plate and mast installed, proceed to the section titled “Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm” later in this chapter.

Installing the Antenna onto a

Cinder Block Surface

The satellite antenna can be installed onto brick surfaces. This section describes installing the antenna base plate and mast onto a cinder block or masonry surface.

Have the following tools and materials handy during this process. Items marked with a asterisk

(*) indicate that they are included in the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit (sold separately).

Masonry drill bit (½-

Electric drill

Wrenches (3/8-inch,

 

inch)

Silicone sealant *

 

7/16-inch, or

∙ Machine screws * (¼-

 

adjustable)

 

 

 

Togglers* (Qty. 4)

 

 

 

inch x 3-inch , Qty. 4)

Hammer

 

 

 

Carpenter’s level

Washers * (5/16-inch,

 

 

 

Qty. 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pencil or chalk

Installation Procedure

1)Select a flat and secure site to install the antenna base plate.

2)Tap the cinder blocks with a hammer to locate the hollow center cores.

3)Place the base

plate so the outside holes are positioned over the hollow center cores of the cinder block. Do not drill into the mortar between the cinder blocks.

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Contents Model HIRD-B1 Directv or 1-800-204-USSB Important Safety Instructions Service Federal Comunications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Page Table of Contents Programming Your Remote Control HUGHES-BRAND Directv System What You Should Do FirstHow Does All This Work? Directv System Components Satellite AntennaDigital Satellite Receiver HUGHES-BRAND Directv System Movies Remote ControlChoosing the Best Connections Setting UP Your Directv SystemHook Up the Audio/Video Signals Hook Up the Audio/S-video SignalsSetting UP Your Directv System Hook Up the RF SignalsInstalling Batteries in Your Remote Control Now You Can Turn It OnFinishing Up Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys Controlling the Digital Satellite ReceiverBasic Navigation Page Installing and Pointing Your 4 Satellite Dish Alignment Result Pop-up Panel Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishChoosing the Antenna Installation Site Installation screenInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installation Procedure Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden SurfaceInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Installing the Antenna onto a Brick Surface Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface Toggler installation steps Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or Pole Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support ArmAssembling the HANT-3S Antenna Grounding the Base Plate Grounding the Metal Pole MountInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNBConnecting the Satellite Dish Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite ReceiverPositioning the Satellite Dish Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Ussb Authorizing Your ServicePage Watching Satellite Programming Basic Channel ChangingChannel Banner TurboTune Information BannerOneLine Guide LogoBeltAlternate Services Alt. AudioData Page Choosing the Guide Style ON-SCREEN GuidesUsing PreSelect to Schedule Programs for Viewing General On-Screen Guide FeaturesProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell Logo Guide Title GuideTheme Filters Filtering the GuidesGuide Times Channel ListView Information ScreenClass Filters DoneBuy $ Cancel PreSelectCancel Purchase PreSelect To ViewShow Times Menu Overview Your RECEIVER’S Menu SystemPlaces to go from the Main Menu Main MenuSetup Menu Places to go from the Setup MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Things to do on the Scheduler screen Things to do on the Setup MenuCurrent settings overview SchedulerMessage Check MailPurchases Things to do on the Check Mail screenNew Card Places to go from the Purchases screenThings to do on the Purchases screen Locking Procedure Unlocking ProcedureLock/Unlock Preferences Places to go from the Preferences screenThings to do on the Preferences screen Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screen Advanced PreferencesPhone Prefix Factory DefaultsLimits Data PortMax Spending Channel ListsThings to do on the Limits screen Max RatingThings to do on the Channel Lists screen Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do on the Installation screen InstallationThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen Places to go from the Installation screenReceiver Test System TestThings to do on the System Test screen PositionProgramming the Remote Control Programming Your Remote 8 ControlCode Scan Brand Televisions Code EntryAUX Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Using the Remote ControlAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Page Limited Warranty Revision a