6
Installing EZALIGN
™
Mast
Now, you're ready to install the antenna mast at the location
you've chosen in Step 2 and align it to be plumb (perfectly
straight up).
Plumbing the mast is critical for the Multi-Satellite
Dish antenna to receive optimal signals, and failure to align it
properly will result in difficulty acquiring signals as well as a
greater tendency for signal outages in adverse weather.
Mount the base securely
The mast base must be sturdy so antenna does not shift under
various weather conditions and its own weight. Mounting is
preferable on wood or masonry. Unsuitable sites may be
handrail, aluminum or vinyl siding, composite paneling, and
fiber/particle/strand boards.
Align the mast
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The EZALIGN Mast pivots up and down, and from side to
side. A bubble level is located in the top of the mast to
assist in alignment.
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Loosen the four mast bolts slightly. Then move the mast
up/down or twist side-to-side until the bubble in the bubble
level is centered as shown at left.
CAUTION! If the mast is mounted in a location where it is
difficult or dangerous to view the bubble level, use a small
mirror or plumbing level instead. DO NOT reach out and risk
falling from roof or other high place.
Tighten mast bolts
When mast is straight up (plumbed), and while still keeping
hold of the mast, tighten the four bolts with a 7/16" nut driver
with your other hand. Make sure bolts are secure. You may want
to tighten further with an adjustable wrench.
STEP
3
View of bubble level on top of mast
Wrong
R ight
CAUTION! When installing mast base, avoid placing finger
between mast bottom and base to prevent being pinched or cut.
Up and Down Movement
Side to Side Movement
