Glorystar Fortec Mercury II User manual

Glorystar Installation Guide
Free Christian Satellite TV and Radio
Christian Satellite System
Fortec Mercury II
V.6 7.1.08
Important Notice: Your equipment must
be activated before installation. Please follow
the simple activation process on page 22 of this
manual.

Note: Save all original boxes, manuals, accessories and
packaging materials in case it is necessary to return the
merchandise. You have 30 days from the date of delivery to
return the equipment for refund or exchange to Glorystar.
Before unpacking or assembly of any item, review the
warranty, exchange and refund policy on page 34 of this
manual.
Please call 866-597-0728 with any questions.
Important Installation Notice: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has ruled that local government zoning or
homeowner’s associations may not prevent the installation of
satellite antennas one meter (39”) or smaller in diameter, unless
legitimate safety restrictions such as re codes are in effect.
For more information: www.fcc.gov/cgb/satellite.html
Important Notice: Your equipment must
be activated before installation. Please follow
the simple activation process on page 22 of this
manual.
Glorystar Satellite Dish is HOA Approved
The Receiver Master Power Switch MUST BE
OFF before connecting or disconnecting the
DiSEqC Switch. Failure to Power Off the receiver
will permantly damage the switch and void the
equipment warranty!

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Table of Contents
Page
Parts List 3
Important Safeguards 4
Site Survey 9
Dish Assembly 13
Universal Post Mount Assembly and Install 17
Dish Aiming Angles 19
Connect Receiver and Television 21
Activate Channels 22
Locate and Peak Satellite Signals 23
Optional: LNBF Adjustments 26
Grounding the System 28
Basic Operation 29
Frequently Asked Questions 30
Connection Examples 32
Accessories 33
Warranty, Exchange and Refund Policy 34
Quick Install Guide for Professional Installers 35
Satellite Elevation Finder 38
Materials contained in this installation manual are the property of:
Glorystar Satellite Systems
8801 Washington Blvd., Suite 101
Roseville, CA 95678
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The receiver has a serial number located on the rear panel. Record
the model and serial numbers and retain for your records.
Model Name or Number _____________________________
Serial number _____________________________________
Glorystar requires that you carefully read through
these pages before beginning the installation.
This guide is intended for an individual experienced in performing
the various tasks described, including:
Determining an antenna location with a view of the satellites positions.
Climbing a ladder and working on your roof.
Observing safe working practices around heights and electrical hazards.
Determining if water pipes, gas lines or wires are hidden before drilling.
Using a power drill to drill holes into your house.
Routing cable through walls, crawl spaces or attics.
Safely lifting and securing the 25 lb. antenna assembly.
Grounding the system as recommended in the National Electric Code.
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NOTE: If you don’t feel completely comfortable with these tasks,
please contact Glorystar toll free at 866-597-0728 or local 916-218-
7882 for information on having your system installed by a local
installer.
Local installers that are experienced with the installation of Free to
Air satellite equipment are often available and listed in your local
telephone directory Yellow Pages. There also may be members of
your local church or community that install these systems as an
outreach.

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Reector (1) LNBF ARM (1) Post (1)
Twin LNBF Clamp (1)
Tripod Support Leg (2)
Installation Kit (1)
LNBF (2)DiSEqC Switch (1)
Tools Required
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill and Bits
Hammer
Deluxe Glorystar Satellite System Parts List
Measuring Tape
10, 11mm Socket
Dish Accessory Kit (1)
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Satellite Receiver (1)
3’ Coax Jumper (2)
LNBF Arm Supports (2)

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock, do not
expose your receiver to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts are
inside. Please refer servicing to qualied service personnel only.
Note: Hardware / software modications not expressly authorized
by Glorystar will void any system warranty.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use your receiver’s
(polarized) plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Notice to System Installer: This is a reminder to the system installer
to follow Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
Important Safeguards
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within a
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure—voltage that may be of sufcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of *important* operational
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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CAUTION: Read all of these Instructions. Save these Instructions
for later use. Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the
equipment.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions.
Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water. For example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
Example of Antenna Grounding NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70

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Accessories Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a suitable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with
a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will t into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

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Outdoor Antenna Grounding When an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power line surges.
Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of re or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Heat The product should be placed away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any product that produces heat.

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Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Modication to the hardware or software without authorization by
Glorystar the will result in voiding any warranty. Service assistance
may be arranged by contacting Glorystar technical support at 866-
597-0728.
Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the
following conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this
indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specied by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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Will a Glorystar Christian Satellite System work at your home?
Before assembling any equipment it is important to verify that the
installation location has a suitable area to safely and securely mount
the satellite dish and have a clear line of site to receive the satellite
signal. The satellite dish must be pointed directly at the satellite,
with NO obstructions between the two. This means NO trees and
NO buildings. Satellite signals will not pass through leaves, limbs,
so consider future tree growth, house remodeling or additions and
new construction in your area. Do not attempt to install the dish
indoors!
Site Survey
If you feel comfortable with drilling holes in the walls and/or roof
of your home, climbing ladders, attaching wires to the utility ground
according to NEC and local codes and following step-by-step
Please contact Glorystar 866-597-0728 if you would like
to schedule a basic professional installation in the US and
Canada. In Mexico call 800-727-1080.
instructions, you might consider installing your
own system.
The satellite is located over 23,000 miles away
and the installation does require precise tuning
and a great deal of patience to correctly install.
Have you recently installed a light switch, ceiling
fan, basketball hoop and programmed a VCR? If
not, this project might not be a good time to hone
your mechanical and electrical skills!
If you wish to schedule your own installation, visit
http://www.ftainstall.com. This site will introduce
you to local professionals and also laypersons who install
Christian satellite systems as a ministry outreach.

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Where Is The Satellite?
Generally the dish will point towards the South, Southeast or
Southwest. The satellite is located south of Texas and Mexico directly
over the equator. That means if you live in Miami, you must have a
clear line of sight to the Southwest; if you live in San Francisco, you
must have a clear line to the Southeast.
How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite?
Depending on where you live, the satellite will be at an elevation
angle between 30 and 60 degrees. Southern US point more toward
60 degrees; northern US point more toward 30 degrees. Northern
Canada and Hawaiian elevations can be as low
as 10 degrees, but Central American dishes will
be aimed almost straight up!
Dish Elevation Angle: ___________

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Using the aiming coordinates included with this system or found
at http://www.GeoSatFinder.com along with a compass and the
Site Check Angle Finder located on the last page of this manual,
locate a suitable dish mounting position. While facing south, hold
the compass level in the palm of your hand. With the red needle
pointed exactly at North, reference the compass reading. Are there
any obvious obstructions? If the line of sight appears clear, continue
to the check the elevation angle. Sight along the top edge of the
elevation angle nder with the weighted string registering the correct
elevation angle. Is the line of sight clear with no branches, limbs or
tall buildings? Please note that the Elevation Angle Finder is only
used for the site check and cannot be used to set the elevation angle
of the dish. The elevation scale on the back of the dish is used for
setting the correct elevation angle.
Compass Elevation Angle Finder
Reception of Two Satellites
One last site survey item is that the satellite dish receives channels
from two satellites located 4 degrees apart. The aiming coordinates
provided are for a point between AMC4 and Galaxy25 (IA5). This
spacing is very close and only during rare installations would the
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Roof Mount
Wall Mount
Ground Post Mount
Dish Mounting Options
We recommend ground mounting the dish on
a 1 5/8” heavy wall galvanized post set in
cement. Attach a bolt or mufer clamp to the
bottom of the post to prevent the post from
twisting in the hardened cement. These items
are readily available at any hardware store.
Filling the post with a wet cement mixture
will provide greater rigidity. The post must
be perfectly plumb, level on all sides.
Posts standing higher than 7 feet should
be stabilized to prevent movement during
high winds. The post should be installed in
advance of the install as the cement can take
The Glorystar system includes a heavy duty universal wall / roof
post mount. This mount can be attached at almost any angle and
provides a stable secure mount even in high wind regions if properly
attached. If this universal post mount is used, the included tripod
legs MUST be installed. The universal post will fail under moderate
wind load if the tripod legs have not been installed to support the
larger wind load area of a 36” dish. The dish and mount are designed
to remain operational in winds up to 80+ mph and survive wind
gusts over 110+ mph.
24 - 48 hours to set. Do not install the dish on a wooden 4” x 4” post
or on a tree. The grain of the wood will twist during dry and rainy
seasons causing the dish to swing off of the satellite causing reduced
or loss of signal. Take proper precautions to protect the dish from
being bumped during yard care or damaged by children at play.
Failure to install the tripod legs will result in a
charge back to the professional installer.

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Dish Reector Accuracy
Before assembling the dish it is extremely important to verify that
the reector was not warped during shipping. Failure to check for
dish warpage could lead to many frustrating hours of trying to locate
the satellite.
Bad - Warped Reector Good - Reector
Find a perfectly at surface such as a garage cement oor and lay the
reector face down. Are the edges of the reector laying perfectly
at? If any area of the edge is raised by even an 1/8th of an inch
reception of the satellite signal could be affected!
It is important to check the reector for warping before
assembly of the satellite dish.
Dish Assembly
Once a suitable dish mounting location
has been chosen it is time to set up the
dish. Use the large cardboard shipping
box as a working surface to prevent
damage to the dish components during
assembly. We recommend assembling
the dish rst and then installing on the
post mount.
Important Note:
An assembled dish will not be accepted for refund.

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Item Quantity Description Size
1 6 Carriage Bolt M6 - 12mm
2 2 Phillips Screw M4 - 16m
3 2 Hex Nut M4
4 12 Hex Nut 10mm M6
5 2 Carriage Bolt M6 - 30mm
6 1 Structural Bolt 10mm M6 - 60mm
7 2 Elevator Bolt M6 - 30mm
8 2 Washer M6
9 2 Carriage Bolt M6 - 20mm
A 4 Hex Flange Bolt M6 - 12mm
B 1 Hex Nut 10mm M6
C 1 Hex Tap Bolt M6 - 90mm
D 1 Fastener Insert
GEOSATpro 90cm Dish Hardware
Please contact Glorystar at 866-597-0728 if any of these parts
are missing or damaged. Most replacement or damaged hardware
items can be found at a local hardware supply store.
If the reector edges are not laying
perfectly at, pick up the dish by
the edges like a steering wheel and
quickly thrust the reector away from
your body while holding the edges of
the dish. This action will cause the
reector to ex and it will spring back
into the factory pressed shape. Lay the
reector face down and observe if the
edges are now laying perfectly at. If
not, repeat the exing process until the
reector edges are uniform and laying
perfectly at against the surface.

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Attach the LNBF Arm to the Elevation
Bracket. Assemble the Elevation
Bracket and Post Clamp. Most
installations in the US and Canada will
use Elevation Scale A type assembly.
Mexico installations will usually use
Elevation Scale B assembly.
The Post Clamp has two holes drilled. One hole is stamped with an
A and the other with a B. Assemble the Elevation Bracket to the Post
Clamp using either the hole stamped A if the Dish Elevation Angle is
between 20 - 50 degrees or the hole stamped B if the elevation angle
is 50 – 90 degrees. The dish has been
correctly assembled for Measuring the
Dish Elevation Angle using the A Scale
if an upside letter B is visible stamped on
the Post Clamp. If an upside down letter
A is visible on the Post Clamp, the dish
has been assembled to use Scale B for
measuring the Elevation Angle.
US and Canada Mexico
After verifying the reector is not
warped, mount to the Elevation
Bracket and install the two LNBF arm
side supports.

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Assemble the 4 Degree Rotating
LNBF Clamp. The Skew Angle
number scale must be visible while
standing in front of the dish. Attach
the LNBF clamp to the LNBF arm.
LNBF #1 is on the right, LNBF #2
is on the left.
Example: Negative -40
Rotate the Twin LNBF clamp to the
Skew Angle specied in the aiming
coordinates. Standing in front of the
dish looking towards the reector, a
Positive (+) Skew Rotation is counter
clockwise, Negative Skew (-) is a
clockwise rotation.
Each mark on the clamp measures 5°.
Example: If the aiming coordinates specify
a skew angle of +23, set the pointer to a
position between +20° and +25° counter
clockwise. and tighten the locking nut
securely to prevent any movement. This
setting should be adjusted, locked and not
require any further adjustment.
Skew Angle: _______________
Skew Angle is set with the Skew Scale visible while
standing in front of the dish facing the dish. The
Skew Scale faces the sky not the dish.

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Install two GEOSATpro Mini Bullet LNBFs into the Twin LNBF
Clamp, align the centering line on the top of each LNBF with the
centering pointer on the clamp. Slide the LNBF forward towards the
Optional: Universal Post
The Universal Post Mount can be assembled for
roof or wall type installations. The post has slots
for attaching to the Foot Plate on both ends of
the tube. This allows the dish to be mounted with
either a higher reach above a roof (as pictured)
or outward reach away from a wall when using
the slots on the opposite end of the post.
Mount the Universal Post Mount Foot Plate to a
wall stud or roof rafter using two 5/16th x 3” lag
bolts. Adding 5/16th x 2” lag bolts on the outer
edges will increase stability.
To prevent water leakage, use the
included silicone sealant or other
waterproong product on all wall
or roof penetrations.
#1
#2
Note: LNBF #1 is for AMC4 reception
and LNBF #2 is for Galaxy25
reector so the front face of the LNBF is 20mm
(3/4”) offset forward of the clamp. Securely
tighten both clamp screws (2).

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The unique slots in the post tube
allows the post to be leveled in almost
any installation position. Center the
bubble in the level then tighten the
4 ange bolts to secure the post. It is
very important to make sure that the
post is perfectly plumb (level on all
Level and Secure Post
Insert the Bubble Level into the top of the
post. Be sure that it is seated level with
the top edge of the post.
Not Level Level
The most critical step to providing a
stable mounting platform for the dish
is the installation of the Tripod Support
Legs. If the lag bolts cannot be secured
directly into a stud or rafter, the legs
should be secured into plywood sheeting
with either a backing a toggle bolt or to
a 2 x 4” that is lag bolted between the rafters or studs.
Remember to use silicone or other sealant on any roof or wall
penetration. The legs are required to support the wind load on the
universal post mount. Failure to install the tripod support legs will
result in collapse of the post during moderate winds. The post is
not designed to solely support the dish. If you hire a local installer,
please be sure that the legs are installed.
sides). If the post is not exactly plumb, the elevation scale will not
be accurate and it will be very difcult to locate the satellites and
properly tune the dish for reliable reception.
Glorystar will charge back contracted professional
installers if these legs are not installed.