MUL-1.2M-KU Satellite Dish Manual
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2. Installation
2.1 Warnings
WARNING - Weather:
Installing dish antennas and mounts on windy days is extremely dangerous and
must never be attempted. Due to the size and surface area of the dish, even slight wind/gusts create
strong forces creating unsafe conditions. ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY
DAYS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Multicom is not responsible or liable for
damage or injury resulting from dish antenna, mount, and/or related equipment installations.
WARNING - Structural:
Dish antennas and mounts improperly assembled or installed on inadequate
structures are susceptible to wind damage. This damage can be very serious or life threatening. The
owner/installer assumes full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads
(ballast, weight, wind, and ice) and properly sealed against leaks and protected from other damage.
2.2 Selecting an Installation Site
Optimum installation requires an unobstructed view at the correct look angle to receive the highest powered
satellite signal transmissions available.
The any roof mount installation must be flat, without damage or other issues, and with a large enough clear
area to accommodate the mount and dish antenna. The roof must also be able to handle the load of roof
mount, dish antenna, concrete ballast, installers, and wind, snow, ice, etc.
Insure that there are connections nearby for proper grounding.
Insure that the installation and overhead area is free of electrical cabling/wires, overhead lines, etc.
In high wind-prone areas, the assembly should be tethered to other structural members on the roof to
prevent sliding/flying off.
2.3 Installation Site Prep
Determine the area for installation and clear it of any debris, loose materials, etc. Insure that the area is
clean and dry.