Sirius Satellite Radio 128-8662, Installation Manual

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SIR-PNR1 Operation and Installation Guide
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Outdoor Satellite Antenna Installation Manual
Caution and Warnings
WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the
antenna cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.
WARNING: Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so
may cause the antenna to not function properly. Purchase the optional antenna
cable extension if a longer antenna cable is necessary.
Antenna Location
For proper operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important to
locate the antenna in a place where it will be oriented toward the general direction
of the SIRIUS satellites, and free of obstructions which would block the antenna’s
view of the sky.
The SIRIUS satellites follow a fixed orbit over the USA, and, depending upon your
location in the USA, the antenna needs to be aimed in the general direction of the
satellites. Consult the map of the USA shown below which has been divided into 5
areas to determine which area you are located in. The location indicated by the
X on the map should be visible to the antenna when it is mounted, and there
should be no obstructions blocking the antenna’s view in that direction.
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2
3
4
5
X
Face the portion of the antenna with the logo on it toward the satellite using the
following guidelines. If you live in:
Area 1: Mount the antenna facing EAST or NORTHEAST
Area 2: Mount the antenna facing NORTH or NORTHEAST
Area 3: Mount the antenna facing NORTH or NORTHWEST
Area 4: Mount the antenna facing WEST or NORTHWEST
Area 5: Mount the antenna ONLY ON THE ROOF (No wall mount)