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INTRODUCTION
If you have not yet arranged for professional installation, con-
tact your DirecPC dealer, or call 1-800-DIRECPC (1-800-347-
3372), for information on having your system installed by an
authorized professional installer.
This Satellite Return Antenna Installation Guide provides
information required to assemble your antenna dish and estab-
lish contact with the satellite.
OTHER USEFUL GUIDES
The Start Here Installation Guide included with the software
gives an overview of the entire installation process, including
the modem and software installation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SATELLITE BROADBAND SYS-
TEM
The satellite broadband system consists of several major com-
ponents:
• The satellite modem receiver
• The satellite modem transmitter
• The satellite antenna dish assembly that is installed outside
• Cables for attaching the satellite modem receiver and trans-
mitter to your computer
• Software
• This guide and the Start Here Installation Guide
This guide is intended for an installer experienced in perform-
ing the various installation tasks. The installer may be required
to:
• Use a power drill to drill holes into your house.
• Locate studs or rafters and drill holes in the exact center of
them.
• Determine whether there are water pipes, electrical wiring, or
gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling.
• Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall, under
floors, and through interior walls.
• Ground the antenna and coaxial cable as recommended in the
National Electrical Code (published by the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
Contact your dealer, or call 1-800-DIRECPC (1-800-347-
3272), for information on having your system installed by an
authorized professional installer.
INSTALLATION AND YOUR HOME
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a rule
that generally forbids local governments and homeowners
associations from preventing installation of DBS dishes one
meter or smaller in size (in Alaska, the dish size limit does not
apply). For more information, please visit the FCC’s Web site
at www.fcc.gov. Use the site search engine to find the FCC
Fact Sheet on Placement of Antennas.
BASIC STEPS OF ANTENNA INSTALLATION
To install your antenna, follow these basic steps:
1. Install the software and satellite modems and determine
pointing parameters for your antenna
2. Choose an installation site
3. Select a mounting method
4. Install the mount
5. Assemble the antenna
6. Install the antenna on the mount
7. Run cable and ground wire to connect and ground the entire
assembly
8. Aim the antenna dish
DANGER
The Federal Communications Commission requires
professional installation of the Satellite Return antenna
assembly.
CAUTION
The Satellite Return antenna assembly must be installed
in a location or manner not readily accessible to children
and at least 5 feet above ground level.
CAUTION
• This device emits radio frequency energy when in the
transmit mode.
• To avoid injury, do not place head or other body parts
between the feed horn and antenna dish when system
is operational.
• Unplug indoor power connection before performing
maintenance or adding upgrades to any antenna com-
ponents.
