RCA Satellite TV Antenna Mounting the Mast on a Roof, Important Considerations, Danger, nails

Mounting the Mast on a Roof

Mounting the Mast on a Roof

IMPORTANT

Use the roof mount only as a last resort. You can easily damage the roof by walking on it or cause leaks by not properly sealing the mounting holes. Problems with roof installations increase with the age of the roof and the type of roofing materials.

2 5/16 x 3" lag screws

45/16 x 2" lag screws

4 5/16" washers

Tools Needed

•Electric drill with a 3/16" wood bit

•Bubble level

•1/2" wrench

•3/8" wrench

•7/16" wrench

•Ladder

•Pencil

Important Considerations:

•Do not mount the dish on slate or shake shingles.

•Do not mount the dish on an overhang.

•On a flat roof, do not mount the dish in a place where water collects.

Step-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof

1. Locate the center of a rafter where you want to place the mounting foot.

rafters

facing board

nails

Step 1: Locate where you want the mounting foot to be placed.

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 dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines.

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