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Mounting the DTOC to a standard mast

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1.  Orient the antenna base. 

Make sure the base is oriented 

correctly for the direction you 

want to point the antenna. Use 

the illustration on the left as a 

guide.

Mounting 

Well

Antenna points this way

...

...or this way

.

2.   Attach the clamp assemblies to 

the base.

    Find the two U-Bolts, the four 

wing nuts, and the two clamps 
included in this package. 

    Insert each U-Bolt into the base 

as shown here. Then position a 
clamp and two wing nuts on the 
end of each of U-Bolt as shown 
here.

Screw Cover

Clamp

Wing Nut

U-Bolt

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3.   Mount the base to the mast 

(not included). 

Slide the antenna clamp 

assembly over the mast as 

shown here, positioning the 

mast between the clamp and 

the antenna.

 

Position the DTOC antenna as 
high as possible on the mast. 
Orient the base in the direction 
you want. Then tighten the 
clamps and wing nuts securely 
onto the mast.

Summary of Contents for DTOC

Page 1: ...DTOC Owner s Manual DTOC Digital Flat Outdoor Amplified Antenna...

Page 2: ...ove it yourself Important Safety Precautions Many do it yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or killed each year by electric shock While anyone can see the obvious danger of fallin...

Page 3: ...antenna installation is secure Do not stand on lean on hang from or hang anything on the antenna once it is mounted Lightning Protection and Grounding Always plug your TV and other electronics devices...

Page 4: ...btrusive design that blends well with any home decor The DTOC s weatherproof hermetically sealed housing offers ultra reliable performance year after year The DTOC comes with all necessary mounting ha...

Page 5: ...on the side of your house that faces most of your local broadcast towers See illustration below Visit www antennaweb org to see the locations of your local broadcast towers The higher the elevation o...

Page 6: ...d WARNING Never hang anything from the DTOC never attach foreign objects to the DTOC NOTES Do not install the DTOC on any metal surface including aluminum siding Mounting on a metal surface will serio...

Page 7: ...e other side of the well Attach the arm to the base as shown here 4 Attach the antenna to the arm Find the other screw washer and nut First set the washer and nut in the antenna s mounting well Then p...

Page 8: ...Loosen the screws between the arm and the base or antenna just enough so that you can position and orient the antenna the way you want You can also adjust the antenna s orientation on the antenna itse...

Page 9: ...two clamps included in this package Insert each U Bolt into the base as shown here Then position a clamp and two wing nuts on the end of each of U Bolt as shown here Screw Cover Clamp Wing Nut U Bolt...

Page 10: ...e washer and nut in the mounting well Then position the arm over the other side of the well Attach the arm to the base as shown here 5 Attach the antenna to the arm Find the other screw washer and nut...

Page 11: ...an also adjust the antenna s orientation on the antenna itself On the antenna s underside next to the arm there are two screws Loosen these just enough so that you can rotate the antenna on the arm On...

Page 12: ...rately DO NOT PUT THE SIGNAL SPLITTER BETWEEN THE AMPLIFIER INSERT AND THE ANTENNA 3 After all other connections are made connect the power adapter into the amplifier insert Plug it into a standard AC...

Page 13: ...s below the wall entry point and then turn it upwards towards this spot see Fig 8 Any moisture that accumulates on the coaxial cable will drip off in the bend instead of running into the house You sho...

Page 14: ...or to a higher location Obstructions such as other houses or buildings large trees mountains and water towers can cause poor reception As a general rule the higher the antenna is mounted the better y...

Page 15: ...Warranty does not cover damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE A...

Page 16: ...DTOC IB US 00 For customer service and technical information 1 800 768 1969...

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