DirecTV HIRD-B2, User Manual

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INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH
P
AGE
4-15
Installation Procedure
1) Approximately 1 foot from the pole’s cement pier foundation, use a sledge hammer to drive
the ground rod 8 feet into the ground.
2) Install the grounding clamp approximately 1 foot from the base
of the pole.
3) Install the #8 aluminum grounding wire onto the ground clamp
in accordance with National Electric Code 810-15..
4) Route the ground wire from the clamp to the ground rod. Use
the ground rod clamp to attach the grounding wire to the ground rod.
5) Secure the ground wire to the pole using the cable ties.
You can now proceed to the section titled “Installing and Routing
the LNB Coaxial Cable.”
Grounding the Base Plate
Have the following tools and materials handy during this process. Items marked with a asterisk
(*) indicate that they are included in the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit (sold separately).
•
5/8-inch x 8-foot
ground rod and
ground rod clamp
•
Adjustable wrench
•
#8 aluminum
grounding wire *
•
Sledge hammer
•
Cable ties *
Installation Procedure
1) Use a sledgehammer to drive the ground rod 8 feet into the ground near where you installed
the antenna base plate.
2) Insert the ¼-20 x ½-inch bolt through the grounding hole on the
base plate.
3) Install the star washer and ¼-inch nut onto the bolt.
4) Wrap the #8 aluminum grounding wire around the bolt between
the star washer and the base plate in accordance with National
Electric Code section 810-15, then tighten the nut.
5) Route the ground wire from the base plate to the ground rod.
Use the ground rod clamp to attach the ground wire to the ground
rod.
6) If necessary, secure the ground wire to the wall using insulated
U-shaped tacks.