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CM-5016

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CM-5016

HD/VHF/UHF 15 Element Antenna

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HD/VHF/UHF 17 Element Antenna

CM-5020

HD/VHF/UHF 28 Element Antenna

User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for CM-5016

Page 1: ...CM 5016 CM 5018 CM 5020 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ident Should Occur with Power Lines 6 Important Guidelines for Installing Antennas 7 Site Selection Where to Install Your Antenna 7 Types of Support Structures and Mounting 8 Roof Mounting 9 Side of House Mounting 9 Chimney Mounting 10 How to Install Your Antenna 10 Antenna Removal 12 Lightning Protection 12 Installation Instructions 13 Features and Benefits 19 Product Return Policy and Warranty 2...

Page 3: ...CM 5016 CM 5018 CM 5020 CM 5016 HD VHF UHF 15 Element Antenna CM 5018 HD VHF UHF 17 Element Antenna CM 5020 HD VHF UHF 28 Element Antenna User s Guide 1 ...

Page 4: ...lly follow the warnings and safety notices presented within this manual Please pay special attention to the following indications of potentially hazardous situations Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury Caution Indicates a situation which if not avoided could damage this product or other devices Note Indicates additional user information to ma...

Page 5: ...ngineered so that every bit just clicks into place U bolts are fitted on most models No fiddling dropping or scratching around it s all there on the antenna ready to go This attention to detail is also seen in the antenna ends and edges every piece is crimped and machined to ensure a safe trouble free installation Every antenna is made of the finest components to exceed even the most extreme condi...

Page 6: ...WATCH FOR WIRES You can be KILLED if this antenna comes near electric power lines READ INSTRUCTIONS 4 ...

Page 7: ...heir life Unfortunately a good antenna site is often near electrical power lines If any metal antenna part touches a power line it completes an electrical path through the installer that s you to the ground Follow These Procedures for the Safest Installation 1 Perform as much antenna assembly on the ground as possible 2 Watch out for overhead power lines Check the distance to the power lines befor...

Page 8: ...way from power lines too 10 Be sure your family and friends understand the danger of touching an overhead power line Tell them never to try to remove any object in contact with a power line CB TV antenna or anything else 11 Make sure that the antenna mast assembly is properly grounded If an Accident Should Occur with Power Lines Recommended by the Nation Consumer Product Safety Council Do NOT grab...

Page 9: ... inch diameter or larger antenna mast sections Lengths over 10 feet should be guyed at least each 10 foot section Site Selection Where to Install Your Antenna Before attempting to install your antenna think where you can best place your antenna for safety and performance To determine a safe distance from wires power lines and trees Measure the height of your antenna Add the antenna length to the l...

Page 10: ...ay as possible from power line and obstructions Types of Support Structures and Mounting DESCRIPTION USAGE HEIGHT LIMITATION Tripod mount Peaked and flat type roofs 10 feet above rooftop Roof mount Peaked and flat type roofs 10 feet above rooftop Wall mount Side of structure 10 feet above rooftop Chimney mount Chimney only 10 feet above chimney top ...

Page 11: ...volving a tripod mount and a mast should be guyed if the mast is 10 feet or more Tripod mount must be securely anchored to the roof as should the guy wires Apply roofing compound around the base of the bracket screws and eyebolts for moisture sealing Side of House Mounting Where roof overhang is not excessive the side of the house provides a convenient mounting location Position the brackets over ...

Page 12: ...nstall the upper bracket below the top course of bricks and the lower bracket two or three feet below the upper bracket For maximum strength space the brackets as much as possible Note Mount the extra Warning Label supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at eye level after installation has been completed How to Install Your Antenna 1 Assemble your new antenna on the ground in accordance wit...

Page 13: ...stallation instead of a mounting bracket a Install guy anchor bolts b Estimate length of guy wire and cut c Attach to mast using guy ring 5 Mount the extra included Warning Label supplied in the hardware bag on the antenna mast at eye level after installation has been completed ...

Page 14: ...st be grounded to the same ground used for the building s electrical system This will ensure that all exposed metal parts are at the same electrical potential The recommended method is to run a 10 AWG or larger copper wire in as straight a line as possible to the building grounding electrode system and must be connected to the building ground using a UL listed ground clamp Also an antenna discharg...

Page 15: ...m back of antenna working your way to the front by rotating outward and click into place See Fig 1 To Transmitter Front Back CM 5016 Note Make sure plastic inulators are in place between the two phasing bars 1 2 Rotate bottom elements until they click into place CM 5016 Only ...

Page 16: ... Fig 2 1 Front 2 2 When the antenna is assembled you can now prepare the down lead cable for connection 3 1 Slide rubber boot down cable and fit F Type connector to end of cable as follows a Cut the end of the cable off square with a set of sharp cutters See Fig 3a Tool PCT Series CCS22 ...

Page 17: ...g stops d Remove the coax from the stripping tool e Using a pair of pliers remove the stripped material until you are left with a bare copper center and leaving exposed only one layer of foil There should be about 25 inches 6mm of copper 25 inches 6mm of Insulation with foil exposed See Fig 3c f Push the end of the cable into an F connector until the white insulator is flush with the bottom of the...

Page 18: ... 3f 16 g Insert the connector with cable into the compression tool See Fig 3e Tool PCT ECN CT h Compress the connector by closing the handle Remove the coax and connector from the compression tool See Fig 3f Connector PCT TRS 6 ...

Page 19: ...ht Slide rubber boot over F connector into balun housing See Fig 4 5 1 Attach the antenna to your chosen mast and then point it facing to the direction of your local transmitter You may need to rotate or raise the antenna up the mast until you achieve the best results See Fig 5 ...

Page 20: ... 5 2 Make certain cable is attached to mast by using UV PVC Tape or UV cable ties This will prevent damage to the cable caused by strong wind conditions Caution Do not over tighten F Connector as damage may result to circuit board of Balun ...

Page 21: ... water ingress or plastic caps to fall off thus no whistling Encapsulated F Type Wing Balun Professional powder coat finish durability long lasting Black UV Stabilized plastics 5 Inch 12mm Extruded elements No sharp edges on UHF elements no folded aluminium pieces which can collect water Stronger than competitors ease of assembly No U bolts to attach ...

Page 22: ...mped ends on all elements no water ingress or plastic caps to fall off thus no whistling PCB F Type Balun Professional powder coat finish durability long lasting Black UV Stabilized plastics 5 Inch 12mm Extruded elements No sharp edges on UHF elements no folded aluminium pieces which can collect water Stronger than competitors ease of assembly No U bolts to attach ...

Page 23: ...the unit is within the warranty period If the unit is found to be defective under our Warranty Policy Channel Master will repair or replace the item at no charge Products outside of the warranty period should not be returned to Channel Master with the exception of any product requested by Technical Support to be accessed for quality assurance purposes Technical Service www channelmaster com suppor...

Page 24: ...HANNEL MASTER will at its option either resolve the problem over the telephone or provide the customer with a Return Authorization RMA Number and the address to which the customer may ship the defective item c If the problem can not be resolved over the telephone the Customer shall attach a label showing the RMA number to each returned item and include a description of the problem The Customer sha...

Page 25: ...period for that particular equipment from the date of repair or replacement whichever is longer 2 3 If equipment is repaired beyond effective warranty dates or if abnormal usage had occurred Customer shall be charged applicable rates and the Customer will be advised of the estimated charges prior to repair by CHANNEL MASTER s authorized service center 2 4 The price of out of warranty repairs payab...

Page 26: ...ation incorrect delayed or incomplete specifications drawings or data supplied by Customer collectively Force Majeure LIMITATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF WARRANTY 6 1 This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the Equipment and is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose This Warranty does not appl...

Page 27: ...TY AT ALL FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY CHANNEL MASTER S LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE THE REMEDIES STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST CHANNEL MASTER REGAR...

Page 28: ... 2012 Channel Master Channel Master is a registered trademark Specifications subject to change All rights reserved Pub CM 5016 5018 5020 ChannelMaster com ...

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