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Important Installation Notice: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has ruled that local government zoning or
homeowner’s associations may not prevent the installation of
satellite antennas one meter (39”) or smaller in diameter, unless

legitimate safety restrictions such as fire codes are in effect.

For more information:

www.fcc.gov/cgb/satellite.html

Important Notice:

Your equipment must

be activated before installation. Please follow

the simple activation process on page 23 of this

manual.

Summary of Contents for Fortec Mercury II

Page 1: ... Reception of Satellite AMC4 Fortec Mercury II v 6 4 29 2008 Important Notice Your equipment must be activatedbeforeinstallation Pleasefollowthesimple activation process on page 23 of this manual Professional Installers Quick Install Guide on Pages 34 36 ...

Page 2: ...t prevent the installation of satellite antennas one meter 39 or smaller in diameter unless legitimate safety restrictions such as fire codes are in effect For more information www fcc gov cgb satellite html Important Notice Your equipment must be activated before installation Please follow the simple activation process on page 23 of this manual ...

Page 3: ...ranty 33 Quick Install Guide for Professional Installers 34 Site Check Elevation Finder Tool 37 Note Save all original boxes manuals accessories and packaging materials in case it is necessary to return the merchandise You have 30 days from the date of delivery to return the equipment for refund or exchange to AdventistSat Before unpacking or assembly of any item review the warranty exchange and r...

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Page 5: ...ards Determining if water pipes gas lines or wires are hidden before drilling Using a power drill to drill holes into your house Routing cable through walls crawl spaces or attics Safely lifting and securing the 25 lb antenna assembly Grounding the system as recommended in the National Electric Code NOTE If you don t feel completely comfortable with these tasks please contact AdventistSat toll fre...

Page 6: ... Post 1 Tripod Support Leg 2 Installation Kit 1 LNBF 1 Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver Drill and Bits Hammer Deluxe AdventistSat Satellite System Parts Measuring Tape 10 11mm Socket Dish Accessory Kit 1 4 Satellite Receiver 1 LNBF Arm Supports 2 ...

Page 7: ...e NoticetoSystemInstaller Thisisaremindertothesysteminstaller to follow Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important Safeguards The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to a...

Page 8: ...gs on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moist...

Page 9: ...as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other...

Page 10: ...ct the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching ...

Page 11: ...rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way W...

Page 12: ...empt to install the dish indoors Site Survey If you feel comfortable with drilling holes in the walls and or roof of your home climbing ladders attaching wires to the utility ground according to NEC and local codes and following step by step Please contact AdventistSat 866 552 6882 if you would like to schedule a basic professional installation in the US and Canada In Mexico call 800 727 1080 inst...

Page 13: ...uator That means if you live in Miami you must have a clear line of sight to the Southwest if you live in San Francisco you must have a clear line to the Southeast Compass Azimuth Reading _______________ If you wish to schedule your own installation visit http www ftainstall com This site will introduce you to local professionals and also laypersons who install Christian satellite systems as a min...

Page 14: ...le finder with the weighted string registering the correct elevation angle Is the line of sight clear with no branches limbs or tall buildings Please note that the Elevation Angle Finder is only used for the site check and cannot be used to set the elevation angle of the dish The elevation scale on the back of the dish is used for setting the correct elevation angle Compass Elevation Angle Finder ...

Page 15: ...sal wall roof post mount This mount can be attached at almost any angle and provides a stable secure mount even in high wind regions if properly attached If this universal post mount is used the included tripod legs MUST be installed The universal post will fail under moderate wind load if the tripod legs have not been installed to support the larger wind load area of a 36 dish The dish and mount ...

Page 16: ... edges of the reflector laying perfectly flat If any area of the edge is raised by even an 1 8th of an inch reception of the satellite signal could be affected It is important to check the reflector for warping before assembly of the satellite dish Dish Assembly Once a suitable dish mounting location has been chosen it is time to set up the dish Use the large cardboard shipping box as a working su...

Page 17: ...2 if any of these parts are missing or damaged Most replacement or damaged hardware items can be found at a local hardware supply store If the reflector edges are not laying perfectly flat pick up the dish by the edges like a steering wheel and quickly thrust the reflector away from your body while holding the edges of the dish This action will cause the reflector to flex and it will spring back i...

Page 18: ...to the Post Clamp using either the hole stampedAif the Dish ElevationAngle is between 20 50 degrees or the hole stamped B if the elevation angle is 50 90 degrees The dish has been correctly assembled for Measuring the Dish Elevation Angle using the A Scale if an upside letter B is visible stamped on the Post Clamp If an upside down letter A is visible on the Post Clamp the dish has been assembled ...

Page 19: ...he reflector rotate the LNBF counter clockwise left for a positive LNBF Rotation setting and Clockwise right for a negative LNBF Rotation setting The RotationAngle is marked on the LNBF Clamp for Zero 0 and 20 degree positions Each mark on the clamp measures 5 Example If the aiming coordinates specify a LNBF Rotation of 13 set the pointer to a position between 10 and 15 counter clockwise left Tigh...

Page 20: ... roof rafter using two 5 16th x 3 lag bolts Adding 5 16th x 2 lag bolts on the outer edges will increase stability To prevent water leakage use the included silicone sealant or other waterproofing product on all wall or roof penetrations The unique slots in the post tube allows the post to be leveled in almost any installation position Center the bubble in the level then tighten the 4 flange bolts...

Page 21: ... sealant on any roof or wall penetration The legs are required to support the wind load on the universal post mount Failure to install the tripod support legs will result in collapse of the post during moderate winds The post is not designed to solely support the dish If you hire a local installer please be sure that the legs are installed If the post is not exactly plumb the elevation scale will ...

Page 22: ...e set using an angle finder on the LNBF arm or on the face of the dish for the elevation indicator is a white line that is visible through the elevation scale and is located near the edge of the elevation fastening nut Semi tighten the elevation fastening nuts to hold the dish in position Do not tighten the fasteners for final setting at this time Additional adjustment will be needed to locate and...

Page 23: ...he dish to be just loose enough to be moved left or right by gripping the elevation bracket with applying light pressure Example Texas Magnetic Compass Reading 180 degrees Compass Reading Azimuth In North America the satellites are always located South of your location To correctly aim the dish you must first accurately determine the exact compass reading angle azimuth Metals electricity and other...

Page 24: ...h to tighten the LNBF and receiver connections as this will cause severe damage and void the warranty Set the channel 3 4 selection switch on the back of the satellite receiver to an unused channel in your area usually channel 3 Plug the television power plug into a surge protected power strip Turn the TV power on and set the channel to match this same channel Plug the satellite receiver s AC powe...

Page 25: ...en 3 Press CH UP arrow to select Factory Reset Press OK to open the Factory Reset screen 4 5 Do not press OK Enter 1010 with the keypad 6 This equipment must be activated for the preprogrammed AdventistSat Television and Radio Services on satellite AMC4 When prompted with the on screen message Do you want to 7 load special data select YES then press OK After the 2nd Wait a Moment on screen prompt ...

Page 26: ...t satellite is detected but if the dish is aimed at an incorrect satellite the signal quality meter will display a fluctuating low or no signal reading Note Signal Level is not important at this time If no Signal Quality is detected increase or decrease the elevation by one degree and sweep again The elevation may need to be adjusted 5 degrees depending on the accuracy of the post leveling and mec...

Page 27: ...tly loosen the two Phillips head screws that secure the LNBF clamp and slowly rotate the LNBF left or right Peak for highest signal quality reading with the least amount of variations between the high and low signal quality levels Signal Quality readings should be 50 or better to insure optimum picture and sound on the receiver The higher the quality the better the reception If the signal quality ...

Page 28: ...the Signal Quality is 50 or better on all channels If the Signal Quality is below 50 on any of the channels place the receiver on the channel with the lowest quality reading and make very small movements to the dish elevation and or the dish panning side to side azimuth and or LNBF rotation to peak the quality If the Signal Quality reading remains low after attempting any combination of these adju...

Page 29: ...ow to properly ground your satellite system please consult with a local professional Copies of the NEC are often available at your local library or online Important Notice AdventistSat recommends that you DO NOT use existing coaxial cabling that has been pre wired or previously used in your home Often these cables are not rated for satellite applications or have splitters and other devices that ar...

Page 30: ...services Channels may offer alternative audio translations or additional audio services Press the AUDIO button to determine if additional audio selections are available Press CH UP or CH DOWN to select alternative audio then the EXIT button Note This selected source will be the default audio when this channel is selected Press the PREVIEW button to display a multi picture preview screen of availab...

Page 31: ...receiver Dish not properly aimed Bad coax connectors or LNBF failure Picture breaks up into big blocks and the audio is garbled The antenna might not be aimed correctly Satellite view partially obstructed Damaged coax or connections Satellite receiver has a channel number on front panel but TV displays snow Tune TV to channel 3 4 or the AV input if using the RCAAV cables Local or cable TV channels...

Page 32: ...e channels are available for viewing on this and other satellites This receiver is capable of automatically programming these additional TV and Radio services Many free national and international services are available Do this at your own risk as AdventistSat will only provide the warranty free technical support for the reception of the AdventistSat programming Scanning the Satellite for Additiona...

Page 33: ...ners manual provided with TV VCR or other device that will be connected to the AdventistSat satellite receiver The manual will include important connection and operational information Please contact AdventistSat technical support for assistance in connecting the receiver to a television Questions regarding the connection to any other equipment should be directed to the manufacturer of that device ...

Page 34: ...nt Non Penetrating Roof Mount No Holes or Temporary Universal Remote Mercury Replacement RF Remote Extender Change Channels from 2nd Room Dish 1 2 Meter Reliable Fringe Area Reception Signal Line Amplifier Long Cable Runs Dual LNBF One Dish w multiple Receivers Single LNBF S Video Cable Better Quality Picture RG6 Coax Cable 3 Connect VCR or to Splitter Extra Mercury II Receiver Replacement or Extr...

Page 35: ...nge Policy Call AdventistSat Customer Service at 866 552 6882 for an RMA number Return Merchandise Authorization before returning any merchandise Equipment must be properly protected and packaged to prevent damage in transit The retail display box provided with the equipment is not suitable to use as a shipping container Write the RMA number on the outside of each box near the mailing address All ...

Page 36: ... television set Antenna IN Place the Output Selector Switch on the back of the receiver to Channel 3 or 4 and select the same channel on the television set Power ON both the satellite receiver and the television set Press the STB button on the remote to control the satellite receiver with the universal programmable remote control 1 2 Press the MENU button Press the CH UP arrow to select Factory Re...

Page 37: ...umbers on the LNBF clamp Standing in front of the dish looking towards the reflector a Positive LNBF Rotation is counter clockwise left Negative is clockwise right The LNBF clamp has marking for 0 20 and 20 degrees Each mark is equal to 5 If the aiming coordinates specify a rotation greater than 20 estimate the additional number of degrees needed and set the LNBF rotation to the approximate angle ...

Page 38: ...s CH DOWN arrow to place the receiver on Hope Channel Ch 1 This is a weaker transponder Verify the Quality reading is 50 If not peak Quality reading by fine tuning the dish angles and the LNBF rotation Press SIG key to remove display Installation is complete Installer Tip If you are having trouble locating the satellites remove the AdventistSat LNBFs from the clamp and install a DirecTV LNBF into ...

Page 39: ...www AdventistSat com Toll Free 866 552 6882 37 Cut Here ...

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