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Unpack and identify parts using figures in manual. Read manual thoroughly before beginning installation.

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Page 1: ... Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 9959 and may be available at your local public library If you feel this installation is beyond your experience and skill level then contact the store where the system was pur chased for advice on professional installation services in your area WARNINGS Local building and electrical codes see latest revision of National Ele...

Page 2: ... 2 HARDWARE SORTER Unpack and identify parts using figures in manual Read manual thoroughly before beginning installation ...

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Page 4: ...on anchors or toggle bolts with flat washers not included When using an optional accessory 1 66 O D steel ground mount pole not included dig a 12 diameter hole 36 deep for the pipe CAUTION Make certain the area is free of underground utilities before digging Place flattened end of pipe in concrete to prevent rotation and attach required ground wire to punched hole The pipe should extend at least 3...

Page 5: ... notified FINDING THE DISH POINTING COORDINATES Finding the dish pointing coordinates for your location includes presetting the azimuth elevation and tilt This is done by following the directions from your satellite receiver that appear on your TV screen To accomplish this make sure that your satellite receiver is properly installed to your television so that you can see the menu directions on you...

Page 6: ...he answer is MAYBE you may want to contact your local digital satellite dealer for information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey Elevation is the up down angle that the dish is pointed Azimuth is the side to side direction that the dish is pointed Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish itself like a steering wheel Write down your site information here Azimuth ...

Page 7: ...zimuth setting the direction the dish will need to be pointed to receive signals from the satellites Pick a landmark or lay down a stick in that direction for reference from the mounting location 4 Raise your arm to approximately the elevation angle recorded earlier to make sure that there are no obstructions in the signal path Use an inclinometer or protractor to more accurately estimate the elev...

Page 8: ...NA MAST MOUNTING AND ON THE GROUND DISH ASSEMBLY STEPS In order to make assemby easier and safer for you and to avoid losing hardware it is recommended that much of the assembly work be done on the ground in a clear area More importantly to sim plify satellite alignment the permanent tilt and preliminary elevation adjustments should also be performed on the ground IMPORTANT Some bolts may not fit ...

Page 9: ... pivot See Figure 4 FIGURE 3 Az El Assembly Opposite side of Figure 4 FIGURE 4 Az El Assembly Optional Fine Elevation Adjust FIGURE 2 WOOD STRUCTURES FIGURE 2A MASONRY STRUCTURES FIGURE 2B 6 Thread the L bracket onto the long fine elevation adjustment bolt approximately one inch Then assemble the L bracket to the elevation slot with a 1 2 long carriage bolt passing through the square hole in the c...

Page 10: ... after the desired tilt scale number is aligned with the molded indicator line on the antenna See Figure 5A 10 For models with fine tune adjustment make the initial elevation adjustment from the value listed for your site loca tion which was determined from your satellite receiver menu screen Be sure both bolts in the slots are 1 3 turn loosened from tight Adjust the elevation until the white pain...

Page 11: ...may be included for ease of installation Option 2 Mounting the multiswitch inside the house This option provides the best weather protection and may provide the easiest access for future wiring changes such as adding additional satellite receivers Option 3 Mounting the weatherproof multiswitch under the building eaves at the point of cable entry This option provides excellent weather protection to...

Page 12: ...ll also need 4 cables to make the con nections between the multiswitch and the LNBs A set of gray cables is provided for Option 1 in most antenna models The cables are routed from the multiswitch through the feed tube to the LNBs as shown in Figure 10 The cables should be dressed as shown using the cable clips provided in the hardware bag IRD cables should be routed underneath the gray cable set a...

Page 13: ...ables into the LNB Adapter all the way flush with the edge of the LNB Adapter and secure with 8 insert nut and 1 long 8 phillips head screw and then tighten screws See Figure 7 Slight movement of LNBs after tightening is normal 6 Connect opposite loose end of the cables labeled Sat A from Sat A LNB to the multiswitch Sat A terminals as shown in Figure 10 It does not matter which Sat A labeled cabl...

Page 14: ...l Grounding Requirements for Outdoor Unit Option 3 Multiswitch located at building entrance point Refer to National Electric and Local Codes for complete requirements General Grounding Requirements for Outdoor Unit Option 1 Multiswitch located on back side of dish Option 2 Multiswitch located inside building Refer to National Electric and Local Codes for complete requirements FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 ...

Page 15: ...embly is set into the mast all the way until the top of the mast meets the elevation pivot bolt spacer 2 Tighten only the elevation pivot bolt This will not restrict the azimuth horizontal rotation If after the antenna assembly is already mounted on the antenna mast and the elevation adjustment screws are loosened or the tilt adjust ment screws are also accidentally loosened tightening the elevati...

Page 16: ... point by moving the dish in approximately 3 degree increments Pause for a couple of seconds and wait for an updated value from the signal meter When the signal is found and the signal meter is locked onto a signal go to step 4 c If after sweeping the antenna com pletely left to right or right to left and the satellite signal is not found adjust the elevation 2 degrees and sweep the azimuth again ...

Page 17: ... If the antenna mast and multiswitch have been installed properly the signal meter should be locked onto a signal If no signal is available check the connections to the multiswitch 6 Once again sweep the azimuth until the signal meter value for satellite 119 is maximized then adjust the elevation to peak the reception for satellite 119 Make a note of the elevation and azimuth angles 7 Switch signa...

Page 18: ...led out in the installation manual 7 Make sure the satellite receiver operating manual is properly followed in addition to the dish antenna installa tion manual Make sure the DIRECTV Access Card is fully inserted in the card slot of the receiver 8 Make sure all the cable connections are securely tightened fastened from the LNBs to the multiswitch from the multiswitch to the grounding block s and t...

Page 19: ...he satellite receiver should be on the top of the stack Otherwise the receiver may fail which could lead to troubleshooting in the wrong area Installed System The 4x4 multiswitch which is supplied with this system is powered directly from the satellite receiver s thus offer ing greater flexibility in locating the multiswitch as described in the preceding pages Nevertheless the longer the cable len...

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