INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna:
1)Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna.
2)Using a compass like the one shown, hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely. When the needle stops rotating, it will be pointing north.
Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle, rotate the body of the compass so that the 0° or N marks printed on the compass align with the painted end of the needle. The compass is now aligned with magnetic north.
Note: Large metal structures, such as air conditioning units and steel beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy. If you are near such structures, move several feet away and repeat the measurement to verify the readings.
3) Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the azimuth value you recorded above. This is the direction for pointing the satellite dish antenna toward the satellites. Use a rock or some other object to mark the location where you are standing; then pick a landmark in the distance that aligns with the magnetic azimuth bearing, or mark the azimuth in some way.
4) Verify that there are no obstructions (such as buildings or trees) blocking the view to the satellite, as shown in the diagram.
Remember that trees that are small now or do not have leaves could grow to ultimately block the clear line of sight.
5)Make sure that the site you have chosen is not where people or equipment could hit the satellite dish antenna.
DANGER
Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines. You can be killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines.
∙Do not contact overhead power lines
∙Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation. Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines.
∙If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line, call your local power company. Do not try to remove it yourself. They will remove it safely.
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