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M
OUNTING THE
A
NTENNA ON
C
INDER
B
LOCK
You can mount the satellite antenna on cinder
blocks, whether they are part of a wall or the
side of a building.
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The surface must be flat and even.
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If you are mounting the satellite antenna on a building, make sure that the surface is true
cinder block, not just a block facing over another material. If you are mounting the
satellite antenna on block facing, see Mounting the Antenna on Siding on page 6-16.
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Make sure that the cinder block and mortar is in good to excellent condition.
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Use toggle anchors and machine bolts, inserted into the hollow of the block, as fasten-
ers. Other types of anchors may not have the required strength.
Materials Required
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4 toggle anchors, 1/4”
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4 machine bolts, 1/4” x 3”
Tools Required
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drill
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1/2” masonry drill bit
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7/16” socket or box-end
wrench
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bubble level or plumb line
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pencil
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Starting Your Installation
Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites