Labgear LABGT12K User manual

General Safety Precautions
Do not undertake work outdoors at height unless you are
competent in the use of ladders and other access equipment.
Always use correct equipment, observe appropriate safety
precautions and follow manufacturers instructions. If in doubt
consult a professional installer.
Before starting installation check structure is sound and check for
hidden wiring or plumbing.
When working on an installation outside, beware of overhead power lines.
Observe safe working practices, tread carefully on roofs and ensure
adequate lighting is available if working in loft or roof space.
Before making any connections switch electricity off at the mains.
To avoid injury always route cables or wiring carefully. Ensure cable
is correctly routed before xing into position, taking care not to
overtighten cable clips.
This kit contains small parts - keep out of reach of children.
After installation make regular maintenance checks for wear and tear.
Congratulations on the purchase of your yagi aerial.
The aerial is ideal for the reception of all available
signals in strong signal strength areas.
Assembly and Installation
For best results the aerial should be mounted on an outdoor aerial
mast and pointed in the direction of the nearest transmitter*
making sure it is in a position where the transmitter signal will not be
obstructed by nearby trees and buildings. If you are in any doubt
about the direction in which the aerial should be pointing or the
orientation of the aerial (horizontal for main transmitter, vertical
for relay transmitter) check your neighbours’ aerials. For vertical
mounting rotate the aerial through 90° before sliding into the mast
clamp.
Loft mounting is often a viable option in strong signal strength areas
allthough the roof may cause some loss of signal strength.
If mounting on an existing mast check that the mast is in good
condition and rmly xed.
1a.To assemble your aerial rst slide the reectors (4) into the reector
bracket until they click into place (make sure that the reectors
are the corrct way round as shown in Fig. 1a)
1b.Slide the mast clamp onto the aerial boom (as shown in Fig. 1b).
1c. Attach the assembled aerial and mast clamp onto the mast and
tighten the wing nuts until the assembly is securely attached to
the mast (as shown in Fig. 1c).
• Tuned to exclude signals from Lte 800 4G and Lte 700 5G
mobile phone transmitters which might cause interference
• F type connection
• Forward Gain 13dBi
• Suitable for outdoor or loft installation
• Low wind resistance
• Supplied part assembled with mast clamp,
F connector and rubber weather boot
• Clip-on reectors for rapid assembly
12 Element Yagi GT
Standard Gain TV Group K Aerial
LABGT12K
User Guide
Support:
www.labgear.co.uk/support 1
Full HD
HD
Ready
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1. Boom Assembly x1
2. Reflector Bracket x1
3. Dipole x1
4. Reflectors x2
5. Mast Clamp (inc. wing nuts x2 V-Bolt x1)
6. Weather Boot x1
7. F Plug x1
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Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 1c

3. Connect the aerial downlead to the ‘F’ socket on the underside
of the aerial dipolle (be careful not to over tighten the
F connector) see Fig. 3.
4. Slide the weather boot over the F connector and socket to make
a weather tight seal – see Figs. 3 and 4.
Then secure the coax downlead to the mast with cable ties or
insulating tape to prevent it shaking loose in high winds.
5. Finally connect the aerial downlead to your TV or other reception
device and check the picture. Fine adjust the direction of the
aerial to obtain the optimum signal reception.
Troubleshooting
No picture:
Check all connections from aerial to TV.
Poor picture:
Check all connections from aerial to TV.
Check aerial is properly aligned to the correct transmitter.
If the aerial has been loft mounted try mounting outside.
Make sure new digital coax cable has been used
throughout the installation.
Check the transmitter signal is not obstructed by nearby trees or
buildings.
If in a very weak signal area or for long cable runs,
installing a masthead amplifier will improve the signal.
If in a strong signal area the signal strength may need to be
reduced by fitting an attenuator.
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For further information, please contact:
Technical Support: www.labgear.co.uk/support/
Specications
Frequency Range MHz 470-694
TV Channels 21-48
Forward Gain dBi 13
Front/Back Ratio dB >14.0
Beam Width +/-deg. +/-20°
Connector F-Type
Length 940mm
Width 280mm
Other Useful Websites for Digital Advice:
*To nd out what digital channels are available in your area go to
https://www.freeview.co.uk/
To nd your nearest transmitters (distance, compass bearing and
predicted signal strength) go to
http://www.wolfbane.net/cgi-bin/tvd.exe
UK Distributor
Labgear
Philex House, Kingsher Wharf,
London Road, Bedford,
MK42 0NX, United Kingdom.
EU Distributor
Philex Electronic Ireland Ltd.
Robwyn House, Corrintra,
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan,
A75 YX76, Ireland.
Making Connections
2a. Thread the cable through the weather boot supplied (6).
2b.
Fold the braid back over the outer sheath*.Tear off or cut away
exposed foil. Screw the F plug (7) on to the cable.
2c. Trim the inner wire, leaving 2mm exposed.
*To prevent short circuits ensure that no braid touches
the inner conductor.
Waste electrical and electronic products should not
be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority for
recycling advice.
Fig. 2a
2mm
8mm
6mm
end of insulation
should be flush
with this face
Fig. 2b
Fig. 2c
Fig. 4
Insulating
Tape
Weather
Boot
Fig. 3
Aerial
F Socket
F Connector