1. Getting Started

This Shaw Direct Installation Manual provides all the information you require to install your system. The instructions are fairly simple, providing step-by-ste p instruction for system installation. However, it will require skills in construction, wiring and assembly to correctly complete the installation.

Important: We also recommend against installing the satellite dish on your roof, unless absolutely necessary. If you do choose to mount the dish on the roof, we strongly recommend consulting with a building or construction expert before installation.

Quad LNB

Elliptical Dish

IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before beginning installation.

WARNING: All satellite dish systems must be properly grounded, particularly if the dish is close to or above the roof line. Improper grounding can result in damage or serious personal injury. National, provincial and local electrical codes may require you to ground the dish directly and to insert a grounding

Clamp

Mount

Assembly

10

 

 

60

20

30

40

50

Universal

Mount

Assembly

Satellite

Feed

Support

Arm

block in the coaxial cables running from the dish to the receiver inside the building. Before beginning installation, carefullyread the section on grounding the dish (see section 11).

This installation requires you to:

Use hand tools such as a hand drill

Determine whether water pipes, electrical wiring or gas lines are close to the installation area

Route coaxial cable through walls and under floors

Use a compass, protractor and carpenter’s level

Use a ladder to climb structures

Knowyourlocal,provincialandnationalgrounding codes

If you feel you do not have the experience to perform these tasks, contact Shaw Direct at 1.888.554.7827for assistance.

You’ll need the following tools:

Hardware

Hardware

1/4"x 1-1/2" Long Hex Head Bolt (Feed Support Arm Mounting)

1 Supplied

1/4" x 1-3/4" Long Carriage Head Bolt (Antenna Mounting Bolt - Painted Head)

2 Supplied

1/4" x 1/2" Carriage Head Bolt

2 Supplied (Mast Adjusting Bolts)

1/4" External Tooth Washer

2 Supplied

1/4" Whiz Nut (Hex Head)

5 Supplied

Spacer Sleeve

(Feed Support Arm Mounting)

1 Supplied

#1 Philips Screwdriver

7/16 Hex Wrench, open or combination end

Electric Drill and Bits

Carpenter’s Level

Compass

Protractor

Your satellite Shaw Direct Dish Kit contains the following components:

Shaw Direct Elliptical Dish with dual satellite hardware

Hex Head Hi/Lo Screw

1/4" Flat Washer

2 Supplied

3 Supplied

3

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Shaw SAC-00-094 manual Getting Started, You’ll need the following tools Hardware