Draper 3010 manual Mounting Antenna, Lightning Protection

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FIGURE C

FIGURE D

Recess for

snap fit

Inside Housing

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Cover

Master Channel

Four M6 x 12mm

 

screws and M6

 

external tooth

 

lockwashers from

Cover

hardware bag

Tabs (2)

Bosses for M4 x 10mm screws (2)

Cover tab slots (2)

Inside rear wall

MOUNTING ANTENNA

Mount the antenna on the mast using nest bracket and (2) bolts provided. Locate “F” connector on underside of housing. Screw on the mating cable connector (do not overtighten or allow unsupported cable to dangle from antenna connector). Slide weather boot over connector and up tight against plastic bottom cover. Next, run the cable through standouts mounted on the mast. This will prevent the weight of the cable from pulling on the antenna. From this point, tape or cable tie could be used to tie the cable to the mast. Route cable to TV set.

"F" Connector

Mast

Nest/Bolts

Standout

Tape/Cable Tie

Ground Block

Ground Rod

LIGHTNING PROTECTION

The mast and antenna cable should be grounded for lightning protection. Run a #8 (or larger) aluminum or copper ground wire from a bolt on the mast or base, down to a 4’-8’ ground rod driven at least 4 feet into the earth. Run the ground wire as directly as possible to the ground rod and avoid making 90 degree or sharper turns. A ground block (Channel Master® Model 3274) should be connected to the antenna cable at the point where it enters the house.

AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD THE TRANSMITTING STATION

Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception. If adjustments are necessary, loosen the nest bolts and turn the antenna until you get the best reception. Once this is accomplished, tighten nest bolts securely but do not overtighten as damage to the housing may occur. NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different directions, you may need an antenna rotator. This will allow you to rotate the antenna and pinpoint stations from inside your home. (For more information on rotators, see the complete line of Channel Master Antenna Rotators.)

If signal is weak, install optional power amplifier Channel Master Model 3038.

Find the installation you plan to make on the following page - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING

THE ANTENNA AND THE INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE ACTUAL WORK!

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Contents Instruction Guide for Installation Assembling Antenna Where to Mount Your AntennaTools YOU will Find Handy Transmission LineMounting Antenna Lightning ProtectionAiming Your Antenna Toward the Transmitting Station Important Safeguards Attic InstallationAntenna Removal