Fig. F
| 0 |
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| 90˚ |
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| If you live in |
2 |
| Vancouver, |
| the satellite will be | |
0 |
| |
7 |
| to the Southeast |
˚ | 0˚ | |
| 18 |
|
If you live in Newfoundland, the satellite will be
to the Southwest
Step 5: Estimate the SAT B elevation (angle) setting you recorded earlier, using a protractor if needed (see Figure G). Check any obstructions at that elevation. If there are obstructions, then select analternate location for the dish.
| 90° |
| 60° |
Fig. G | 30° |
| |
| 0° |
0 degrees is straight toward the horizon and 90 degrees is straight upward.
IMPORTANT: When evaluating the install location, make sure there are no trees, branches or objects visually obstructing the dish and the general direction of the satellite. Also, keep in mind that trees grow up and outward and may eventually block the signal.
You have just completed locating a site for your dish.
5. Attaching the Dish
Step 1: Ensure mast is plumb before drilling any holes. Hold the Universal Mount in place on the mounting area. Use a carpenter’s level to plumb the antenna mast’s straight section. If the bubble levels (horizontal and vertical) are not centered, rotate the mast (in the curved slot) until it is plumb. Then lock it in place by securely tightening the Mast Adjusting Bolts (see Figure H).
IMPORTANT: Alignment of the dish will be difficult if the mast is not plumb.
Level Not Level
Fig. H
Use bubble level to plumb mast so it is vertical in all directions
Curved slot
Step 2: Drill holes in the structure on which you are mounting the dish to match the holes in the base of the Universal Mount.
Step 3: Secure the Universal Mount with appropriate surface screws. Check the mount for movement. An improperly secured mount will affect dish performance.
Step 4: Slide the Dish/Clamp Mount Assembly onto the mast by loosening the (2) Azimuth Clamp Bolts (see Figure C) and the Elevation Pivot Bolt just enough to slide the assembly until it makes contact with the Elevation Pivot Bolt (see Figure I). Tighten the Elevation Pivot Bolt just enough to hold it in place on the mast.
When Adjusting
elevation use edge of metal
to line up with elevation setting
Fig. I for your area on the elevation scale.
1 |
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| 60 |
0 |
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| |
20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
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| Use the metal edge, | |
Elevation |
| not the nut or | |
Pivot Bolt |
| set the elevation. (For example, | |
in this picture, the elevation is set at 26).
Elevation
Adjustment Bolt
Elevation
Indicator 
10 |
|
| 60 |
20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
Step 5: Loosen the Elevation Adjustment Bolt 1/3 turn from tight on either side of the Clamp Mount Assembly. Adjust the Clamp Mount Assembly to the edge of the white indicator line per the SAT B elevation setting you recorded earlier. Tighten the Elevation Adjustment Bolt (see Figure I).
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