Preparing for Installation
Mounting Options
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure that the mast is both PLUMB and LEVEL. If the mast is not PLUMB and LEVEL, the elevation, azimuth, and tilt settings you get from
Solid Wood or Lap Siding
Important Considerations:
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish where someone might use it as a handrail.
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of composite paneling, such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
•Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound and can support the weight of the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
Brick or Poured Concrete Surface
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.
A Hollow or Cinder Block Wall
Important Consideration:
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish under an eave or overhang that may block
or partially shadow the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
Pole Mount
Important Considerations:
•Do not install the pole in wet or marshy areas.
•The pole must go at least 3 feet below the surface.
• If the length of pipe above ground is too long, guy wires may be needed to increase the stability of the mount in windy conditions.
•You will need to ground the pole in addition to the antenna and coaxial cable.
•The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mounting foot
and mast assembly which were supplied with the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish. The DIRECTV PLUS™ dish is held on the pole by the mast clamp.
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