INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

Installation Procedure

1)Select the location where you will install the ground block. Choose a site that will be near the cable entry point into the building. Also, plan a short and straight

path for the ground wire to the grounding rod.

For single LNBs or dual LNB installations using only one side, a single coaxial cable will be used.

2)Select a length of cable that can be routed easily from the LNB to the ground block. If your system is equipped with a dual-output LNB, select a second cable that’s the same length.

3)Secure the grounding block to a stable mounting surface with two screws, then connect the cable(s) to the grounding block.

4)Secure the cable(s) with cable clips. Do not forget to form the drip loop and secure it in place with cable clips.

5)Install the #14 insulated ground wire on the ground terminal of the ground block in accordance with National Electric Code section 820-33.

6)Route the ground wire to the ground rod.

7)Connect the ground wire to the ground rod. Remember to secure the wire to a wall or some surface to protect it.

Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB

Installation Procedure

1)Make sure your satellite receiver is unplugged. Connecting the LNB cable to the LNB while the satellite receiver is plugged in could permanently damage your

 

 

 

LNB.

 

 

 

2)

If you installed the satellite dish antenna assembly onto a metal

 

 

 

pole, go to step 3. Otherwise, route the coaxial cable(s) through the

 

 

 

mast and LNB support arm, and then continue on to step 4.

 

 

 

3)

Route the coaxial cable(s) along the outside of the pole and

 

 

 

inside the LNB support arm.

 

 

 

4)

Insert the cable into the cable clip. This ensures that there will

 

 

 

be enough slack in the cable if you need to remove the LNB later. If

Note that your LNB style may vary slightly

you are routing two cables, use a cable tie to bind the cables

 

 

 

together, then insert one of the cables into the cable clip.

5)Attach the coaxial cable(s) onto the LNB as shown.

Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm

1)Slide the cable connection end of the LNB into the D-shaped opening in the LNB support arm so that the LNB points toward the reflector. The end of the LNB may be rectangular or D- shaped, however either type will fit.

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HIRD-E11, HIRD-E25 specifications

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