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Mounting the Mast

Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete

5. Insert four (4) double-expansion anchors.

6. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you

have easier access to the mounting holes.

7. Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast

will rotate and point straight up.

No

Yes

Mounting the Mast on a Hollow
or Cinder Block Wall

Materials Needed

Tools Needed

• Electric drill

with 1/2"
masonry bit

• Bubble level

• Screwdriver

• 7/16" wrench

• Pencil

4

1/4

" hollow wall

togglers

4 machine screws

4

5/16

" washers

Step 7:

Make sure that the top of the mast will point straight up.

IMPORTANT Considerations

•

Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may
block or partially shadow the dish.

8. Insert and tighten the machine screws.

9. Go on to the next section, “Final Installation,” to complete the

installation process.

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Содержание DKIT96

Страница 1: ...SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA SELF INSTALLER S GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...s the house or other building If you are having a professional installer make the installation the installer must observe installation codes in making the installation The DSS System Self Installer s Kit contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance with the National Electrical Code NEC If additional local installation codes apply contact local inspection authorities Complian...

Страница 3: ...n satellite stations and your local programs With its unique design you can boost your UHF VHF TV signals for improved broadcast reception D916 Wireless Phone Jack System This handy device lets you turn any electrical outlet into a phone jack instantly Use it to make the telephone connection to your Digital Satellite System Receiver Easy to install in just minutes D903 In Line Amplifier Amplifies ...

Страница 4: ...ay or 9 00 am and 5 00 pm EST Saturday USE THIS number only to place an order for the accessories listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place an order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information check or money order in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories P O Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 PRICES S...

Страница 5: ...ble Requirements 11 Cable Estimate Procedure 12 Dish Assembly Overview 13 Partial Dish Assembly 14 Setting the Elevation on the Dish 14 Mounting the Mast 15 Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding 16 Important Considerations 16 Mounting Instructions 17 Installing a Spacer 18 Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete 19 IMPORTANT Considerations 19 Mounting Instructions 19 Mounting the Mas...

Страница 6: ...to the House 33 Making the Final Connections 34 Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal 35 Adjusting the Azimuth and Elevation Settings 36 Ordering Programming 37 Troubleshooting 38 Can t Pick Up the Satellite Signal 38 Temporary Satellite Signal Loss 39 You Hear Sound While Talking on the Phone 39 Digital Satellite System Installer s Reference 40 Support Line 40 Program Providers 40 Digital Satellit...

Страница 7: ...ring for Installation There are a few tasks you need to complete before you will be ready to mount the satellite dish the most important of which is to make sure you have a clear line of sight to the satellite ...

Страница 8: ...ur elevation setting is correct will help you to more easily obtain the signal later on Mounting the Mast Mount the Mast Step by Step mounting instructions for each mounting option Completing the Final Installation Level the Mast The mast must be level to obtain the signal Complete the Dish Assembly Place the dish on the mast and connect the RG 6 coaxial cable to the LNB and attach the LNB to the ...

Страница 9: ... If the answer is YES then you can be reasonably confident that you can install the Digital Satellite System yourself If the answer is NO then this is probably not the time to learn Consider contacting your local authorized DSS retailer to recommend a professional installer General Site Survey To get a signal the satellite dish must be pointed directly at the satellite with NO obstructions between...

Страница 10: ... is here Finding a Clear Line of Sight 1 Go outside and locate at least one site on your property that has a clear view to the satellite You should be reasonably certain you are pointing toward Texas unless you re in Texas in which case you should be looking due south You may want to use a map 2 Imagine an arc ranging from 30 to 60 degrees above the horizon 3 Do you have at least one clear view to...

Страница 11: ... TV Additional Information This example shows a basic connection Refer to the manual that accompanies the receiver for additional connection options CAUTION Do not stack electronic components on top of the digital satellite receiver CH 3 SATELLITE RECEIVER IN TV OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT CH 4 2 Make sure that the TV and the satellite receiver are both plugged into an AC power outlet 3 Turn on the TV a...

Страница 12: ...eceiver to navigate through the menu system or you can use the remote control If you have not already inserted batteries into the remote you can do that now Directions for using on screen menus can be found in your receiver manual When you ve obtained the coordinates record the elevation and azimuth numbers below Elevation ______________ Azimuth ________________ Elevation is the up down angle that...

Страница 13: ...ys points north 2 Rotate the compass so that the N for north is directly under the dark part of the compass needle Your compass is now aligned with north The tick marks around the edge of the compass represent azimuth degrees 3 Locate the tick mark on the compass that corresponds to the azimuth number you wrote down This is the direction of your azimuth setting the direction the dish will need to ...

Страница 14: ...native solution consider contacting your satellite system dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite system installer I m Not sure If I have a Clear View If you re not certain whether you have a clear view to the satellite you have two choices Continue with the installation and determine whether you have a clear view to the satellite by testing the system Contact your satellite system deal...

Страница 15: ...able 2 no messenger wire DSS receiver TV 10 Copper or 8 Aluminum Grounding wire goes to Central Building Ground RG 6 coaxial cable 1 with messenger wire Grounding block Messenger ground wire grounded to block Messenger ground wire attached to the mounting foot A Few Words About Grounding the System Grounding the satellite system to the central building ground helps protect it and other components ...

Страница 16: ...pipe within five feet of the point where it enters the building Grounded metallic service raceway Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure Eight foot grounding rod driven into the ground only if bonded to the central building ground by 6 or heavier bonding wire Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC 2 Choose a location...

Страница 17: ...hould have Mounting foot and mast Satellite dish reflector LNB Low Noise Block converter LNB support arm Hardware packet Dish Assembly Overview Use this page both as a parts lists for your satellite antenna and a general overview of how the parts fit together but DON T ASSEMBLE THE DISH YET Dish Assembly Overview Note If you have a plastic reflector the bolts are molded into the reflector on metal...

Страница 18: ...in the machine screws tightening the LNB support arm to the reflector bracket Do not over tighten Setting the Elevation on the Dish After you have securely attached the reflector to the support arm you need to set the dish to point up toward the satellite This is called setting the elevation 1 Loosen the two elevation nuts so the support sleeve can rotate 2 Rotate the support sleeve so that the el...

Страница 19: ...ect a mounting option and mount the mast Take a moment to look through the available options and select the one that best suits your installation site After you have selected a mounting option and successfully mounted the mast you can go on to the final section of this manual to complete the installation ...

Страница 20: ...dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl siding Do NOT mount the dish on any type of composite paneling such as fiber board particle board or strand board Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish Mounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead po...

Страница 21: ...Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding Tip To locate a stud underneath panel siding locate the nails securing the panel to the wall The nails usually align with the center of the stud and provide an easy guide Yes Step 2 Center the foot on the stud Mounting Instructions 1 Locate the center of a stud where you want to mount the mast foot Make sure you locate and secure the mounting foot to the center of ...

Страница 22: ... lap board Mounting the Mast on Solid Wood 5 16 x 3 Lag Screws For Sony Dish Installations use 2 3 x 1 4 Lag Screws 5 16 x 2 Lag Screws 5 16 x 2 Lag Screws Steps 8 9 Inserting the lag screws 8 Install two 5 16 x 3 lag screws into the two center holes on the mounting foot Securely tighten the screws 9 Put washers on the 5 16 x 2 lag screws insert the screws into the four outside holes and securely ...

Страница 23: ...ER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet from overhead power lines Mounting Instructions 1 Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface 2 If yo...

Страница 24: ...unting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Materials Needed Tools Needed Electric drill with 1 2 masonry bit Bubble level Screwdriver 7 16 wrench Pencil 4 1 4 hollow wall togglers 4 machine screws 4 5 16 washers Step 7 Make sure that the top of the mast will point straight up IMPORTANT Considerations Do NOT mount the dish under an eave or overhang that may block or partially shadow the dish ...

Страница 25: ...ter of the block 2 Center the mounting foot on the mark you made 3 Level the center line of the mounting foot using a bubble level level on center line of template Level Not Level 7 1 2 4 Mark the four outside corner holes 5 Remove the mounting foot Drill a 1 2 hole at the marked locations 6 Install the togglers a Carefully fold one end of the metal channel along the plastic straps Hold the metal ...

Страница 26: ...e wall d Repeat for all four holes 7 Use a wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so you have easier access to the mounting holes 8 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 9 Place washers on each of four 20 1 4 x 3 machine screws and attach the mounting foot to the wall Securely tighten the screws 10 Go on to the next section Fina...

Страница 27: ...unt in windy conditions You will need to ground the pole in addition to the dish and coaxial cable The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the mounting foot and mast assembly that was supplied with the dish The dish is held on the pole by the sleeve of the LNB support arm Mounting Instructions 1 Dig a hole 36 deep and 8 to 12 wide at the mounting location The depth of t...

Страница 28: ...t or stones to hold the pole upright You need to attach guy wires to help keep the pole upright 4 Level the pole using the bubble level Level the pole at two different locations that are at right angles to each other 5 Fill the hole with quick drying cement Stop when the cement is about two inches from the top of the hole 6 Let the cement completely dry before you mount the dish on the pole 7 Go o...

Страница 29: ...tions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof 1 Locate the center of a rafter where you want to place the mounting foot DANGER AVOID Power Lines When following these instructions take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines electric lights and power circuits Contact with power lines electric lights or power circuits may be fatal It is recommended that the dish be located more than 20 feet ...

Страница 30: ...o you have easier access to the mounting holes 9 Hold the mounting foot over the holes so the top part of the mast will rotate and point straight up 10 Use two 5 16 x 3 lag screws in each of the center line holes to attach the mounting foot to the roof Secure the four outside corner holes with four 1 4 x 2 lag screws Securely tighten all six screws 11 Seal the mounting foot with roof sealant When ...

Страница 31: ...27 Final Installation This section contains the final steps necessary to get the signal from the satellite dish to your satellite receiver ...

Страница 32: ...nt to back leveling determines whether the mast is level Leveling Side to Side 1 If you mounted the mast on a vertical surface such as a wall you leveled the mast side to side when you mounted the mast foot Skip to Leveling Front to Back on the next page 2 To check whether the mast is level side to side place a bubble level on the mast as shown in the figure below 3 Is the bubble centered in the l...

Страница 33: ... 6 coaxial cable with messenger ground wire that will extend from the satellite dish to the cable s point of entry into the building If your total RG 6 coaxial cable length from the dish to the receiver is more than 112 feet you may need an additional installation component such as a line amplifier to compensate for the longer cable length Final Dish Assembly 1 Place the dish LNB arm assembly on t...

Страница 34: ...it into the LNB mounting hole from the bottom of the LNB support arm Tighten the screw with a screwdriver 8 Locate the grounding hardware bolt star washer and nut 9 Insert the bolt as shown below and attach the messenger ground wire to the foot of the mast you may want to trim the extra messenger wire before attaching You will connect the other end of that wire to the grounding block at the buildi...

Страница 35: ...er bonding wire Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC IMPORTANT The United States National Electrical Code specifies that coaxial cable that is exposed to lightning shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Routing and Grounding the Cables 1 Attach the groundi...

Страница 36: ...re 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 Routing and Grounding the Cables 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 ...

Страница 37: ...l or directly to the back of the receiver If you are routing through a wall you may choose to install a wall plate at the point the coaxial cable enters the inside of the house and use a third RG 6 coaxial cable 5 Use a silicone sealant to seal all outside connections and the hole you drilled for the coaxial cable to enter your house CAUTION Before drilling make sure there are no wires or pipes be...

Страница 38: ...rder pay per view events These calls only take a few seconds Step 2 3 Take the phone off the hook before you connect a phone cord from an outlet to the back of the receiver Making the Final Connections 1 Connect the RG 6 coaxial cable to the SATELLITE IN jack at the back of the receiver as shown DO NOT connect the coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack 2 Take a phone off the hook to prevent ele...

Страница 39: ...e signal you ll want to make some fine tuning adjustment to the dish in order to obtain the highest possible signal Refer to your receiver manual for dish pointing information If you are not receiving a signal you need to incrementally adjust the azimuth setting on the dish After you receive a signal you will want to continue to adjust the azimuth to try to get the best possible signal Maximum Sig...

Страница 40: ...nuous tone At the top of the mast is a piece of tape with evenly spaced tick marks Carefully rotate the dish one tick mark to the right and pause for 3 5 seconds If you do not hear a continuous tone rotate the dish back to the original position and then one tick mark to the left and pause for 3 5 seconds Continue rotating the dish one tick mark at a time further right and left from center making s...

Страница 41: ... signal strength Move the dish downward back to the original elevation setting and then move down one tick mark pause for five seconds and check the signal strength Use the edge of the metal here to line up the elevation Do not use this to line up the elevation 8 When you achieved what you believe to be the highest signal strength peak signal tighten the elevation nuts on the support arm Ordering ...

Страница 42: ...jack on the back of the receiver NOT the ANTENNA IN jack Dish Positioning and Pointing Problems 1 Verify that you are using the correct azimuth and elevation for your city by using the dish pointing menu 2 Make sure the dish is physically set to the correct elevation according to the dish pointing menu Make sure the dish mast is level Make sure the elevation indicator edge of metal NOT the washer ...

Страница 43: ...overheats the satellite signal may deteriorate until adequate ventilation is restored Do not stack VCRs or other components on top of the satellite receiver You hear a dialing sound while talking on the phone If the Satellite Receiver is Connected to a Phone Line Your satellite receiver may be attempting to call the billing center Under normal conditions the receiver hangs up any time it detects w...

Страница 44: ...nstaller Activation 1 800 277 4388 Use this number to activate a newly installed system USSB Customer Service 1 800 204 8772 Use this number to resolve programming and billing inquiries and to deactivate service Installer Activation 1 800 883 8772 Use this number to activate a newly installed system Digital Satellite System Publications Publication Description Publication number New Home Prewiring...

Страница 45: ...und wire separating 30 Grounding block 12 Grounding the system house entry point 31 Grounding wire 32 L Lap siding mounting option use of a spacer 18 LNB attaching to the LNB support arm 30 connecting the RG 6 coaxial cable 30 M Mast leveling 28 Messenger ground wire 30 Metal dish putting together 14 Mounting options Brick or poured concrete 19 Hollow or cinder block wass 20 Pole mount 23 Roof 25 ...

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Страница 48: ...44 Final Installation 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15347490 ...

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