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Mounting the Mast
Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured
Concrete
Materials Needed
8B4015 or equivalent double expansion anchors
8#20, 1/4 x 3" machine screws
8 5/16" washers
Tools Needed
•Electric drill with 1/2" masonry bit
•Carpenter’s level
•Screwdriver
•Hammer
•7/16" wrench
•Pencil
IMPORTANT Considerations
•The wall anchors used must have a strength of at least 300 pounds of pullout pressure. The use of B4015 or equivalent
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
Mounting Instructions
1.Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface.
2.If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface, use a carpenter’s level to ensure that the center line is vertical. This is an important step to insure that the DIRECTV PLUS™ satellite dish will stand exactly plumb and level.
Level
Not Level
Step 1: Hold the mounting | Step 2: Make sure the mounting |
foot in position. | foot is level. |
DANGER
AVOID Power Lines!
When following these instructions, take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines, electric lights, and power circuits. Contact with power lines, electric lights, or power circuits may be fatal. It is recommended that the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines.
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