1. Getting Started
This Shaw Direct Installation Manual provides all the information you require to install your system. The instructions are fairly simple, providing
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 |
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| 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 Supplied
1/4" x
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 |
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