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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction – Page 3
Section 2: Recommended Tools and Materials – Page 4
Section 3: Getting Started – Page 5
Section 4: Satellite Dish Assembly – Page 8
Section 5: Wall-Mounting the Mast Bracket – Page 9
Section 6: Pole-Mounting the Mast Bracket – Page 10
Section 7: Roof-Mounting the Mast Bracket - Page 12
Section 8: Attaching the Satellite Dish and LNB – Page 14
Section 9: Coaxial Cable and Connectors – Page 15
Section 10: Grounding the Satellite Dish – Page 17
Section 11: Signal Measurement – Page 18
Section 12: Satellite Dish Alignment – Page 19
Section 13: Finishing Up – Page 20
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have any questions, please call us at (888)312-2182.
all for you. However,
yourself, one of Home2US’s professional satellite installers can be
lly install your AMC - 4 system by
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1. If you find that you cannot successfu
Welcome to Home2US communications Inc.
ings in mind during installation:Please keep these th
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Section 1: Introduction
called upon to finish the inst you will still be
charged the full install price no matter what stage of the install you
are on.
Please read this manual thoroughly before starting the install. If you
1. Satellite signal meter (preferably a Birdog or similar)
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11.Permanent Marker
10.Caulk
9. Feed-through Bushings
4. Drill (hammer drill is pr
5. 5/16 Wood or Masonry Bit
6. 5/16 Lag Bolts for a wooden
7. Torpedo Level
8. Phillips-head Screwdriver
3. Socket Set
2. 7/16” and 1/2” Wrenches
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Section 2: Recommended Tools and Materials
Note: The items below are not included with this system and will need to
be obtained separately. Please read this manual completely for
additional tools and materials.
eferred for brick walls)
structure or 5/16 concrete anchors for a block or
brick wall
RG-6 75 ohm coaxial cable 75 feet
5. Coaxial Cable RG-6 75 ohm 75 feet
2. LNBF
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4. Compass
3. Receiver
Section 3: Getting Started
The first step in installing your Satellite Dish is to make sure you’ve received all
of the components. You should have:
1. Satellite Dish
Satellite in Shipping Box
The next step is to determine where on your property is the best place for
installing the antenna.
Receiver (STB)
LNBF
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dish must be installed and how the cable nee
and the sky. Then determine where thelines, etc., between your dish
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ds to be run to reach the Receiver.
Once you have the position of the satellite, walk the property with a compass
(shown in Figure 1) to determine the best placement of the dish with a CLEAR
VIEW towards the satellite. This means there can be no buildings, trees, power
Figure 1
Now, let’s begin to assemble the satellite dish. First, lay out all the parts included
in the antenna box (refer to Figures 2 - 6).
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
NOTE: Your dish may be slightly different than the example in this
manual. Please refer to instructions included with the dish for more
detailed assembly instructions.
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Section 4: Satellite Dish Assembly
Lay the dish flat to ensure it is not out of shape or damaged. Then attach the left
and right reflector brackets and hand tighten them using four (4) ¼” x ½” round
head bolts and ¼“ hex nuts.
Assemble the LNB Mast Bracket using two (2) ¼” x 2” round head bolts with ¼”
hex nuts on the sides and two (2) ¼” x 7/8” round head bolts with ¼” hex nuts on
the end of the bracket.
Then, attach the bracket to the dish using two (2) ¼” x 1” round head bolts and
¼” hex nuts on the top and bottom and one (1) ¼” x 1” bolt and ¼” hex nut on the
end of the LNB Bracket to secure the LNB after the dish has been mounted.
LNB Arm & Mast Bracket LNB Arm & Mast Bracket
Mast Bracket Attached LNB Clamp - Bracket LNB Clamp - Bracket
Tighten all nuts and bolts with the 7/16” ratchet wrench or socket. Insert the
plastic covers at the ends of the LNB Bracket, and set it aside.
Front View of Dish Rear View of Dish
Now let’s work on installing the Mast Bracket. Go on to Section 5 (page 9) if you
intend to Wall-Mount it, Section 6 (page 10) if you intend to Pole-Mount it and
Section 7 (page 12) if you intend to Roof-Mount it.
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and Elevation you got from http://home2us.com/b2c/content/satellite-locator).
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Section 5: Wall-Mounting the Mast Bracket
First, find a smooth surface with a clear view of the satellite (refer to the Azimuth
Masonry: (See Figure 8) Drill a 5/16” pilot hole through the upper left hole in the
bracket with the masonry bit. Using a torpedo level, make sure the bracket is
perfectly level and plumb. Drill the remaining three (3) holes, and then insert
four (4) 5/16” x 1 ½” red head anchors for masonry walls.
Wood: (See Figure 9) Drill a 5/16” pilot hole through the upper left hole in the
bracket with a wood bit. Using a torpedo level, make sure the bracket is
perfectly level and plumb. Drill the remaining three (3) holes, and then insert
four (4) 5/16” x 1 ½” lag bolts.
Note: The lag bolts and anchors are not supplied with the antenna.
Figure 8 Figure 9
Attach the pole to the bracket you mounted with one (1) ¼” x 2 ¼” hex head cap
bolt with ¼” hex nut through the bracket and pole. At this time, simply hand-
tighten to allow for adjustments. Using the torpedo level, adjust the pole so that
the vertical section is level and plumb (refer to Figures 11 and 12).
Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13
Attach the clamp and side brackets using one (1) 5/16” x 3” hex screw with 5/16”
hex nut and two (2) lag bolts for either wood or concrete as required (refer to
Figure 13). Make sure the pole is level and plumb and then tighten everything
down.
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Section 6: Pole-Mounting the Mast Bracket
Recommended Tools and Materials:
1. Post hole digger
2. Shovel
3. Concrete
4. Wheelbarrow or large pail for mixing concrete
5. Steel Pipe - 6 foot (it is recommended that you bring your mast bracket
with you to ensure you have the right size pipe)
6. Flange
7. 4 bolts with nuts ¼”
8. Cinder Block 8” square (to fit over pole on ground)
Find a place on the property close to where the cable will penetrate the wall that
has a clear view of the satellite (refer to the Azimuth and Elevation from Section
3) for placement of the pipe.
Screw the flange onto the pipe and insert the four (4) bolts looking up from the
bottom and attach the nuts. This will prevent the pipe from spinning in the hole.
Set aside until the hole is ready (refer to Figures 14 and 15).
Figure 14 Figure 15
Dig a hole in the ground approximately 3 feet deep and 8” round. Insert the pipe
with flange on the bottom, and fill with concrete (refer to Figures 16 and 17).
Figure 16 Figure 17
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When the hole is filled to the ground level, insert the block over the pipe and fill
with concrete (refer to Figures 18 - 20). Make sure the pipe is perfectly plumb
and level.
Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20
Continue to check the pipe for level and plumb. Once the concrete hardens, you
are ready to insert the dish over it and continue with the installation.
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going forward, Home2US recommends that
on this, please call (888)312-2182 for
will be held liable for
Note: H ome2U S does not support th
Section 7: Roof-Mounting the Mast Bracket
e penetrating of any roof nor
any damages resulting from the
mounting of the dish on to or on top of any structure of any kind.
Recommended Tools and Materials:
1. Felt Paper
2. Cinder Blocks
3. Dry Wall Bead
4. Tin Snips
This section will outline a low cost method for installations of this type. However,
it should never be used in a public building, a building over two (2) stories, or a
high wind area. If you need clarification
assistance.
Installing the dish on a flat roof can be dangerous if not done properly. Before
you contact a structural engineer to
calculate wind load and stress factors as well as purchase an approved non-
penetrating roof mount with the appropriate number of blocks.
Lay out the felt paper under the blocks. Using three (3) blocks initially, attach the
Mast Bracket to the cinder blocks by drilling holes through the top of the blocks
and attaching the bracket using four (4) 5/16” x 2” bolts, flat washers and lock
washers with the 5/16” hex nuts and one (1) 5/16” x 2” bolts, flat washers and
lock washers with the 5/16” hex nuts on each of the side brackets. Use additional
washers as needed for leveling and plumbing of mount. Lay out the additional
blocks; following the block pattern diagram (refer to Figure 21-23).
Figure 21 Figure 22
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Support
Arm
Main
Mount
Support
Arm
Figure 23
Using your tin snips cut the bottom side of the dry wall bead, then bend it into a
90 degree angle, and insert it under the blocks. At each row end, cut it again and
wrap the blocks. This will make a secure channel that the blocks will set in. You
can attach the overlapping bead with a screw and nut or a rivet if available. Also,
it is recommended to place cement bags on the blocks for extra weight.
Make sure the pole is perfectly level and plumb and then continue with the
installation.
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should face the "5" o’clock position when look
the "5" o’clock position (see Figure 27).
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Section 8: Attaching the Satellite Dish and LNB
Carefully lift the satellite dish you assembled earlier and place it over the pole so
it slips down (refer to Figures 24 and 25). Then slightly tighten the bolts.
Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26
Attach the LNB to the bracket (see Figure 26) and position the “F” connector at
The LNB should be placed in the middle of the bracket. The “F” connector
ing towards the front of the dish (see
Figure 27). The LNB must be placed in the center of the bracket (see Figure 28).
To optimize the signal quality, slide the LNB in both directions (as shown in
Figure 29) and find the peak signal (see Section 11 for Signal Measurement
information).
Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29
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SA Electronics, Gilbert and LRC (seerecommends F56-324T connectors by the U
There are many approved manufactures of “F” connectors. Home2US
Section 9: Coaxial Cable and Connectors
The RG-6 cable should be of 60% or better braiding, copper clad and no longer
than 150 feet in length.
Figures 30 and 31).
Figure 30 Figure 31
These outdoor connectors have a ring and sealant that is used for weather
protection. We also recommend using a weather boot for additional protection.
In installing the connectors, strip the coaxial cable with a cable stripper (9/16“) to
expose the white dielectric. Then, strip the white dielectric to expose 5/16” of the
copper center conductor (see Figure 32). The outside of the center conductor
carries the signal, be very careful not to score or damage it.
Figure 32
Note: Make sure the center conductor is clean of all materials, and
that none of the braiding is touching it. If the braid or shielding
touches the center conductor, it can short out the LNB and attenuate
the signal.
Carefully slip the stripped cable into the connector. Again, make sure that only
the center conductor fits through the hole. Push the cable into the connector
until the white dielectric is level with the bottom of the nut. Crimp the connector
with a hex type RG-6 crimping tool.
5/16 “
¼"
Center Conductor
Jacket
Braid
Dielectric
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modem and you should contact Home2US technical support.
To test the 18Vdc voltage from the modem, connect the coaxial cable to the
modem after it is installed. Next, using an approved volt meter set the probes to
read DC voltage. Place the common probe (-) on the outside of the connector,
and the positive probe (+) on the center conductor. This should read +18Vdc.
If there is no voltage, check the connector(s) carefully to ensure that there is no
braids shorting it out. If the coaxial cable is clean, you may have a bad satellite
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3. Run a RG-6 solid copper insulated wire
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on where you plug your Receiver into
2US recommends the following:If there are no specific codes, Home
Receiver. Please refer to the NEC codes
Section 10: Grounding the Satellite Dish
The satellite installation should be grounded to prevent any damage to your
in your area for specific rules and
regulations.
1. Install an approved ground block before the point where the cable
penetrates the building.
2. Make sure you install weather boots and the correct outdoor connectors.
to a cold water pipe or an electrical
meter if it’s within 25 feet of your ground block.
4. If not, insert an 8 foot ground rod into the ground. Connect the insulated
wire.
5. There are ground blocks with lightning arrestors for additional protection
available.
6. Use a surge protector for protecti
the wall outlet.
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should be powered off and unpluggedAlso, remember that your Receiver
TV screen.
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Of course, the Receiver will need to be tu
Receiver is powered on and plugged in.
your satellite Receiver by connecting
receiver's software or a signal level meter.
Section 11: Signal Measurement
While aligning your dish, you can measure your signal strength by using either
the indicator built in to your satellite
Signal strength updates every few seconds, so there will be some delay from
when you move the dish and when the change registers on the
If you can’t see the screen, have someone watch it for you during the moving
process so you can ensure the best-possible signal.
whenever connecting or disconnecting the RG-6 coax cable. You can damage
and disconnecting the RG-6 while your
rned on again in order to get a signal
reading.
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receiver (make sure the Receiver and TV are off before connecting).
Section 12: Satellite Dish Alignment
Now, connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to a Signal Meter or the satellite
Refer to your SatFinder results from Section 3 of this guide for your Elevation.
Lightly tighten all the bolts on the elevation bracket and mast bracket to allow for
slight movement and adjustment.
Standing at the rear of the dish, carefully set the elevation by adjusting the bolt to
the respective setting (refer to Figures 33 and 34). Remember to tighten the
bolts enough so that the dish won’t slip, but is still slightly movable.
Figure 33 Figure 34
Refer to your SatFinder results from Section 3 of this guide for your Azimuth.
Standing behind the dish, move it towards the correct compass setting. Now,
very slowly, move it in both directions until you receive a signal on your
meter/screen. Then move the dish very slowly up and down to peak the signal.
Then turn the LNB very slowly and move it in and out of the bracket. These
steps should be done repeatedly, until the maximum signal is received. Once you
are satisfied with your signal strength, tighten all the bolts.
Using a permanent marker, draw a line on the elevation bracket where the bolts
are and also three (3) lines on the mast bracket to the pole for a reference should
the dish ever move. Confirm the elevation setting on the bracket.
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receiver.
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Section 13: Finishing Up
If you used a Signal Meter to align the dish,
complete the installation of the
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