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Tools Required

7/16" Nut Driver

Adjustable Wrench 

Screwdriver (Phillips)

Magnetic Compass   

Electric Drill and Bit

Optional Accessories 

(not included)

Typical installation kits (sold separately) include:

• Mast base mounting hardware

• RG 6 coaxial cable(s) with F connectors

• Grounding hardware, grounding wire, wire clips, etc.

• 6" plumbing level

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DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 

Steps for Installation  

In the following pages, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for:

1

Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna ........ page 4

2

Finding Suitable Antenna Site ............................. page 5

3

Installing EZALIGN™ Mast...................................page 6

4

Assembling/Adjusting Antenna on Ground..............page 7

5

Attaching Antenna to Mast ...................................page 7

6

Routing RG 6 Cable(s) .........................................page 8

7

Grounding Cable and Antenna ..............................page 8

8

Attaching LNB to Antenna ....................................page 9

9

Aiming and Fine-tuning Antenna...........................page 9

Information Also Included:

Troubleshooting Check List for Initial Installation.........page 11

Loss of Signal/Rain Fade............................................page 12

Installation with Long Cable Run ................................page 12

Summary of Contents for Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna 1DIRECTV

Page 1: ...best results we suggest you read carefully through these pages first before beginning installation The guide is intended for an individual experienced in performing the various tasks described includi...

Page 2: ...i Satellite Dish Reflector LNB Arm Antenna Back Assembly Triple head Multi Satellite LNB Mounting Hardware EZALIGN Mast LNB with built in Multi Switch for four Independent Outputs 2 Antenna Assembly O...

Page 3: ...llation In the following pages you ll find step by step instructions for 1 Determining Coordinates for Aiming Antenna page 4 2 Finding Suitable Antenna Site page 5 3 Installing EZALIGN Mast page 6 4 A...

Page 4: ...to the corresponding TV input Turn on the TV and the receiver Set the antenna type Navigate to the antenna installation screen menu Select installation as an oval 3 sat some receiver brands may call i...

Page 5: ...tates toward 60 NOTE If you are replacing an 18 dish with a new Multi Satellite Dish Antenna be sure to check for the required 18 clearance If you do not have the required clearance you should use a d...

Page 6: ...en the four mast bolts slightly Then move the mast up down or twist side to side until the bubble in the bubble level is centered as shown at left CAUTION If the mast is mounted in a location where it...

Page 7: ...Set Elevation Adjustment At the side of the antenna assembly loosen the two Elevation nuts one on each side and preliminarily set the Elevation adjustment per the coordinate number obtained in Step 1...

Page 8: ...d cable grounding block help protect the satellite receiver system and other components from lightning damage Ground wire can be attached anywhere on the metal part of the antenna but there is a conve...

Page 9: ...ngth the less likely you are to experience signal outages during adverse weather With a cell phone and house phone ask someone to relay signal strength values to you or hook up a portable TV at the in...

Page 10: ...t Sat A 101 Sat B 119 or Sat C 110 not active it is possible that this transponder is reserved for upcoming programming expansion Switch to other transponders at the same satellite location to verify...

Page 11: ...y 11 DIRECTV Multi Satellite Dish Antenna Your triple head LNB depends on the receiver to supply power the longer the cable length to the LNB the greater the DC voltage drop Your receiver depends on t...

Page 12: ...result in gradual loss of picture Installation with Long Cable Run For installations where the RG 6 cable runs from the receiver s to the LNB far exceeds 100 feet 150 feet or more as encountered in a...

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