Final Installation
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Chapter 3
2.
Route the coaxial cable and messenger (ground) wire from the bottom of the mast
to the grounding block.
3.
Make a 3”- 5” drip loop using cable clips at the grounding block as shown. This
will prevent water from running into the connection at the grounding block.
4.
Place some silicone grease on the connector and connect the coaxial cable to the
grounding block.
5.
Secure the messenger (ground) wire to the grounding block.
6.
Locate the central building ground (see the list of acceptable central building
grounds on the preceding page).
7.
Locate the grounding wire (#10 copper or #8 aluminum) that will extend from the
grounding block to the central building ground. Attach the grounding wire to the
grounding block by placing it through the wire hole in the grounding block and
tightening the screw.
8.
Route the grounding wire from the grounding block to the central building
ground, and connect to the central building ground.
9.
Repeat grounding steps for Satellite B.
Cable Routing Tips
• If you are routing the
grounding wire along the
ground, make sure the wire is
buried deep enough so that it
will not be damaged or
uncovered.
• If you are routing the wire or
cable above the ground, use
cable clips to secure the two
to a wall or surface.
• Make sure you route the
grounding wire in an area
where people or animals are
not likely to come in contact
with the cable.
Step 2:
Route cable from dish.
Step 3:
Make a drip loop.
Step 4 & 5:
Connect the coaxial cable
and the messenger wire to
the grounding block.
Steps 7 & 8:
Connect the #10 copper or
#8 aluminum grounding
wire and route to the
central building ground.
Routing and Grounding the Cables
1.
Attach the grounding block(s) to the side of your house close to the point you
have chosen as the coaxial cable entry point. You may have to use anchors,
togglers, or wood screws depending on the surface on which you are mounting
the grounding block.
CAUTION
It is extremely important to
ground the dish AND the
coaxial cables to a single point
in the central building ground.
A nearby lightning strike can
easily damage an ungrounded
dish, the receiver and your TV.
Connecting both ground wires
to the same point in the central
building ground meets code
requirements and provides the
best protection for your
equipment.
Step 1:
Attach the grounding block(s) to
side of your house at your
designated entry point.
