RCA DIRECTV Assembly instructions

DIRECTV
®
Multi-Satellite Dish
Antenna
Installer's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.

Safety Information
ACTIVATION OF PROGRAMMING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND REQUIRES VALID SERVICE ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER AND/OR MAJOR CREDIT CARD. DEPOSIT OR PREPAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. Programming subject to change. You must be
physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service. DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. DIRECTV programming is sold separately
and independently of DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Activate your
DIRECTV programming today at 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288). Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer
Agreement, a copy is provided at DIRECTV.com and with your first bill. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design, and the EZALIGN logo are trademarks of
DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
DANGER! Avoid Power Lines! When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect the
DIRECTV®satellite dish and connections, take extreme care to avoid
contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits. Contact
with power lines, lights, and power circuits may be fatal.
CAUTION Before connecting the satellite receiver, read the Safety Information that
came packed with the satellite receiver.
Outdoor Dish The outdoor dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the
Antenna Grounding cable used to connect the outdoor dish antenna to the indoor receiving
unit are required to comply with local installation codes and the
appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC), especially
Articles 250, 810 and 820. These codes require proper grounding of the
metal structure of the outdoor dish antenna and grounding of the
connecting cable at a point where it enters 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 Satellite
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.
Compliance with Before installing the satellite system, check the electrical code
National Electrical Code guidelines in your area.
Note to Satellite Dish Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 725-61, 810, and
820 of the 1999 National Electrical Code. Refer to article 810, in particular
to 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the
Dish Antenna. Refer also to 810-2 which, by reference to article 820,
requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Restrictions Before installing your dish, check the zoning codes, covenants and
community restrictions in your area. Some rules prohibit installing large
satellite dishes, but may allow small ones. Also, there may be restrictions in
your area that limit the mounting height of dishes.
If you encounter homeowner or community restrictions, call
1-800-679-4776. Personnel at this number can provide information that may
be helpful when attempting to obtain permission to install a satellite system
on your property.

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Preparing for Installation
Installation Overview .......................................................................................... 4
Should I Do This Myself? .............................................................................. 5
Step 1: Conduct a Site Survey ............................................................................. 5
The Satellite Locations .................................................................................. 6
How High Up in the Sky Are the Satellites? ................................................ 6
Finding a Clear Line of Sight ........................................................................ 6
Step 2: Find Satellite Dish Pointing Coordinates ............................................... 7
Step 3: Confirm Your Site Selection ................................................................... 8
A Final Site Survey ........................................................................................ 9
Step 4: Estimate Cable Requirements .............................................................. 10
DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite Dish Hardware ......................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Mounting the Mast
Choose Where to Mount .................................................................................. 14
Solid Wood or Lap Siding ........................................................................... 14
Brick or Poured Concrete Surface .............................................................. 14
Hollow or Cinder Block Wall ...................................................................... 14
Pole .............................................................................................................. 14
Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding .......................................... 15
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 15
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 16
Installing a Spacer ....................................................................................... 17
Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete .......................................... 18
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 18
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 18
Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall................................... 20
Important Consideration ............................................................................ 20
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 20
Mounting the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite Dish on a Pole .................................. 22
Important Considerations .......................................................................... 22
Mounting Instructions ................................................................................ 22

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Chapter 3: Final Installation
Leveling the Mast .............................................................................................. 26
Leveling Side-to-Side .................................................................................. 26
Plumbing the Mast ..................................................................................... 27
Final DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite Dish Assembly ................................................. 28
Step 1: Attach the Dish to the LNB Arm/Antenna Back Assembly ........... 28
Step 2: Set the Tilt Adjustment .................................................................. 28
Step 3: Set the Elevation Adjustment ........................................................ 28
Step 4: Attach the Antenna to the Mast ................................................... 29
Step 5: Run the Cables through the LNB Arm ........................................... 29
Step 6: Attach the Cable(s) to the LNB / Attach the LNB to the
Antenna ................................................................................................... 30
Step 7: Attach Grounding Block(s) to Your House ................................... 30
Step 8: Connect Cables and Ground Wire to the Grounding Block ......... 31
Step 9: Route and Ground to the Central Building Ground .................... 31
Step 10: Route Cables Into Your House ..................................................... 31
Final DIRECTV Connections ............................................................................... 33
Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal .............................................................. 34
Step-By-Step Instruction for Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal ........ 34
Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 38
Toll-Free Telephone Product Help .................................................................... 39
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 40

Preparing for Installation
Chapter Overview:
• Installation Overview
• Choose Where to Mount
• Conduct a Site Survey
• Find Dish Pointing Coordinates
• Confirm Your Site Selection
• Estimate Cable Requirements
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Preparing for Installation
4Chapter 1
Installation Overview
Preparing for Installation
•Complete a Site Survey –Visually survey your location to make sure it is suitable.
•Obtain Dish Pointing Coordinates –Use the on-screen menu system to obtain the exact coordinates (azimuth,
elevation, and tilt) for pointing the dish. Directions for using on-screen menus can be found in your digital satellite
receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter manual.
•Select the Precise Mounting Site –Use the dish pointing coordinates to conduct a precise site survey to
determine the exact mounting site.
•Estimate Cable Requirements –Based on your mounting site, you will decide where you want the cables to enter
your house, and measure how many feet of cable you need to complete the connections.
Mounting the Mast
•Mount the Mast –Mount the mast using step-by-step instructions for different mounting options.
Completing the Final Installation *IMPORTANT*
•Square the Mast –The mast must be perfectly plumb and level to obtain the signal(s).
•Begin Dish Assembly –Partially assemble the satellite dish antenna so that you can preset the correct elevation
and tilt.
•Set the Antenna’s Elevation and Azimuth Coordinates –These are important steps. Making sure that your
elevation, azimuth, and tilt settings are correct will help you to more easily obtain the signals later on.
•Complete the Dish Assembly –Secure the antenna on the mast, connect the RG-6 coaxial cables to the LNBs, and
attach the LNBs to the antenna.
•Route the Cables to the Grounding Block –Attach two grounding blocks to the house and route the cables from
the multiswitch to the grounding blocks. Also, route a grounding wire from the grounding block to the central
building ground.
•Run the Cables into the House –Run the RG-6 cables from the grounding blocks into the house.
•Make the Final Connections –Connect an RG-6 cable to any of the outputs on the multiswitch and to the satellite
input(s) on your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter.
•Acquire and Fine-tune the Satellite Signal –Use the on-screen signal meter to check for a signal. Once the signal
is obtained, adjust dish pointing azimuth and elevation as needed to achieve maximum signal strength for all
satellites.
•Order DIRECTV®Programming –Call the service providers to order DIRECTV programming.
The manual is organized into steps that need to be performed in the order presented.

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Should I Do This Myself?
While the installation is not difficult, it does require that you have some experience in
electrical wiring and minor construction techniques. Also, you may have to climb a
ladder, so you’ll want to be comfortable working at heights.
Depending on how you install the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish, you may be required
to:
•Use power tools to drill holes in your house.
•Determine where utilities such as water pipes, electrical wiring, or gas lines are
hidden within walls.
•Run coaxial cable through a foundation, under floors, or through interior walls.
•Ground an antenna and coaxial cable as recommended in the National Electrical
Code (NEC)*.
If you have properly installed a previous satellite, outdoor television antenna, or a
garage door opener, then you can be reasonably confident that you can install this
system yourself.
If you have not worked with any of these products, then this probably isn’t the time to
learn about installation techniques. While deciding whether you are right for this job, you
should also keep in mind that your
DIRECTV
Multi-Satellite dish requires more
fine-tuning than a single-satellite antenna, possibly making it more difficult to obtain
signal(s).
Consider contacting your local authorized retailer to recommend a
professional installer.
Step 1: Conduct a Site Survey
Your DIRECTV satellite dish is capable of receiving signals from multiple satellites
from one mounted position.
Not only can there be NO obstructions between the DIRECTV satellite dish and the
satellites, but you must also have the unit mounted exactly plumb and level in order
to get HD and standard digital broadcasts from given coordinates.
When mounting your DIRECTV satellite dish, take into consideration future tree
growth, house remodeling or additions, and new construction in your area. Also,
realize that:
•The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through leaves or branches.
•The satellite signal WILL NOT PASS through glass; don’t try to install your
DIRECTV satellite dish indoors.
*The National Electric Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, Maryland, 02269. It is also available at many hardware stores and home centers.
Important!
The satellite dish must be plumb and
level. Plumb means perfectly vertical;
straight up and down. Level means a
horizontal plane.

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The Satellite Locations
The main DIRECTV satellites are located 22,000 miles above the equator at
approximately 101˚and 119˚west longitude. This 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 of sight to the south/southeast. (The satellite located at 110˚west isn’t
shown in the illustration. If services from this satellite are offered in your local area,
you’ll be notified.)
N
S
EW
N
S
EW
N
S
EW
San Francisco, CA
look Southeast
Miami, FL
look Southwest
Indianapolis, IN
look Southwest
Satellite at 101°longitude
Satellite at 119°longitude
NO
60°30°
MAYBE
60°30°
YES
60°30°
90°
0°
30°
60°
How High Up in the Sky Are the Satellites?
Depending on where you live, the satellites will be at an elevation angle between 30
and 60 degrees. Southern states point more upward toward 60 degrees; northern
states point more downward toward 30 degrees.
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 the satellite? Remember, no trees, leaves,
buildings, or windows can be between the DIRECTV satellite dish and the
satellite.
If the answer is no, your site may be unsuitable for installing the satellite system.
If the answer is maybe, you may want to contact your local DIRECTV dealer for
information about having a professional installer conduct a thorough site survey.
If the answer is yes, your site should be suitable for installing the system.
Continue with the following page.

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Step 2: Find Satellite Dish Pointing
Coordinates
To find satellite dish pointing coordinates for your location, you need to first make
sure that your digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter is connected
and working. Use the diagram on the right to connect your satellite receiver to your
TV.
Then, enter into the satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter’s menu system
and find the dish pointing menu. This menu should give you the precise dish pointing
coordinates for your location.
Because this DIRECTV satellite dish can be used with several different types of
products, we cannot show you the specific instructions for obtaining dish pointing
information here. See the User’s Manual that came with your digital satellite
receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter for more information about finding
the dish pointing coordinates.
Record the Coordinates
When you’ve obtained the dish pointing coordinates from the satellite receiver, HDTV,
or HD set-top converter’s menu system, record the elevation, azimuth, and tilt numbers
below. You must complete this step before proceeding with the installation.
Elevation________________ Azimuth________________ Tilt________________
Elevation is the up/down
angle that the dish is pointed.
Azimuth is side-to-side
direction that the dish is
pointed.
Tilt is the circular rotation of
the dish itself, like a steering
wheel.
OUT TO TV
Satellite Receiver or
Set-Top Converter
Television
ANTENNA IN
Tip
If you are using a digital satellite
receiver or HD set-top converter, you
can make a simple connection (as
shown below) to get your dish
pointing coordinates and to view the
signal meter, two things you must do
during the installation process.
110
120
130
140
100
150
90
70
60
50
40

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WARNING
Do NOT install the DIRECTV
satellite dish near power lines,
electric lights or power circuits.
Contact with power lines,
lights or power circuits may be
fatal. It is strongly
recommended that the
DIRECTV satellite dish be
located more than 20 feet from
overhead power lines.
Tip
Try to keep the compass away from
any metal objects. Metal objects can
cause inaccurate compass readings.
90°
0°
30°
60°
If you live in Miami,
the satellite will be
to the southwest.
If you live in
San Francisco,
the satellite will be
to the southeast.
Rotate until N lines up with
the dark half of the arrow.
Note
You may want to review the section
“Mounting the Mast” to consider the
mounting options available to you
before confirming your site selection.
Step 3: Confirm Your Site Selection
Based on your general site survey, you probably already know where you want to
mount your DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish, but it’s a good idea to follow the
procedures outlined in this step in order to make sure that your site selection is a good
one.
1. Go outside to your mounting site and hold a compass flat in the palm of your
hand. Hold your hand still until the needle stops moving. Note that the dark, or
colored half of the compass needle always points north. Read the instructions that
came with the compass for details.
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.
3. The marks around the outside edge of the compass represent azimuth degrees.
Locate the tick mark on the compass edge that corresponds to the azimuth
number you wrote on the previous page. This is the direction of your azimuth
setting (the direction the DIRECTV satellite dish will need to be pointed to receive
signals from the satellites).
4. Raise your arm to the approximate elevation angle recorded on the previous page
to make sure there are no obstructions in the signal path.
5. Repeat this survey in several places on your property if necessary until you find the
best mounting location.

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NO
60°30°
MAYBE
60°30°
YES
60°
A Final Site Survey
Now that you’ve conducted a precise site survey using the dish pointing coordinates
for your location, you should check one more time to make sure you have a clear
view in the direction of the satellites.
I Don’t Have a Clear View to the Satellites
If you don’t have a clear view to the satellites, then your site may not be suitable for
installing the DIRECTV®System. A professional installer may have an alternative
solution—consider contacting your DIRECTV System dealer to find the name of an
authorized DIRECTV 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 dealer to find the name of an authorized satellite
system installer who can help you verify that your property is suitable for
installation.
I Have A Clear View to the Satellite
Your site should be suitable for installing the DIRECTV System. Continue with the
installation.

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Step 4: Estimate Cable Requirements
Now that you’ve decided on the exact mounting site, you need to decide where you
want the cable(s) to enter the house. The next step is to figure out approximately how
much cable you are going to need.
1. Locate the central building ground. You will ground the satellite dish antenna
(using the cable grounding block) to a single point in the central building ground.
The following is a list of acceptable building ground points:
•Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point
where the cable(s) enter 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 to mount the grounding block. The block should be as close as
possible to the point where the cable(s) will enter the house.
3. Decide where, inside the house, you plan to put the digital satellite receiver,
HDTV, or HD set-top converter.
4. Measure and record your cable requirements in the spaces provided below.
A Few Words About
Grounding the System
Grounding the DIRECTV®System to
the central building ground helps
protect it and other components from
lightning damage. Dish installation
should comply with local codes and
the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Grounding the satellite system is
something you can probably do
yourself. But if you’re not sure, you
should contact a qualified electrician.
Distance from
multiswitch to
grounding block:
________ feet
Distance from grounding
block to digital satellite
receiver, HDTV, or
HD set-top converter:
________ feet
Distance from grounding
block to central building
ground:
________ feet
You can use the multiswitch to route up to four receivers. To use four receivers and
calculate how much cable it will require, repeat this process four times.

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Note
If your total RG-6 coaxial cable length
from the dish to the satellite receiver,
HDTV, or HD set-top converter is more
than 100 feet per coax cable, you may
need an additional installation
component, such as a line amplifier or
multi-switch, to compensate for the
longer cable length.
Tip
To avoid short circuits, do not use
twist-on connectors for the coaxial
cables. Use crimp-on connectors
instead.
Note
You must use Type CL2 RG-6 coaxial
cable(s) from the multiswitch to the
SATELLITE IN jack on the digital
satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top
converter. Other types of coaxial
cable, such as that used for cable TV
(RG-59), will not work for your system.
DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite Dish Hardware
Use this page as a parts list for your DIRECTV satellite dish, but do not assemble the
dish yet.
Note
For access to all High Definition
programming, a DIRECTV High
Definition Receiver DIRECTV Receiver
and High Definition television
equipment is required.
20
30
40
50
60
Multi-Satellite Dish Reflector LNB Arm/Antenna Back Assembly
Triple-head, Multi-Satellite LNB
with built-in Multi-Switch for four
Independent Ouputs Mast
Dish Mounting HardwareLNB Mounting Hardware

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Mounting the Mast
Chapter Overview:
•Choose Where to Mount
•Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or Lap
Siding
•Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured
Concrete
•Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder
Block Wall
•Mounting the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish
on a Pole
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Mounting the Mast
14 Chapter 2
Choose Where to Mount
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure that the mast is both PLUMB and LEVEL. If
the mast is not PLUMB and LEVEL, the elevation, azimuth, and tilt settings
you get from on-screen instructions will not be accurate and you may not
be able to acquire the signal.
Solid Wood or Lap Siding
Important Considerations:
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish where someone might
use it as a handrail.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of aluminum or
vinyl siding.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of composite
paneling, such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish under an eave or overhang that
may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish.
•Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound and can support the
weight of the DIRECTV satellite dish.
Brick or Poured Concrete Surface
Important Considerations:
•The wall anchors used must have a strength of at least 300 pounds of pullout
pressure. The use of B4015 or equivalent double-expansion anchors is
recommended.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish under an eave or overhang that
may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish.
Hollow or Cinder Block Wall
Important Consideration:
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish under an eave or overhang that
may block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish.
Pole
Important Considerations:
•Do NOT install the pole in wet or marshy areas.
•The pole must go at least three feet below the surface.
•If the length of pipe above ground is too long, guy wires may be needed to
increase the stability of the mount in windy conditions.
•You will need to ground the pole in addition to the antenna and coaxial
cable.
•The pole that has been secured in the ground with concrete replaces the
mast that was supplied with your DIRECTV satellite dish. When mounted to a
pole, the DIRECTV satellite dish is held on the pole by the LNB arm/antenna
back assembly.

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Mounting the Mast
Two 5/16" x 3" lag screws
Eight 5/16" x 2" lag screws
Ten 5/16" washers
Mounting The Mast on Solid Wood or
Lap Siding
Materials Needed Tools Needed
•Electric drill with a
3/16" wood bit
•Carpenter's level
•1/2" wrench
•3/8" wrench
•7/16" wrench
or
•7/16" nut driver
(preferred)
•Pencil
Important Considerations
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish where someone might use it as a
handrail.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl
siding.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish on any type of composite paneling,
such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board.
•Do NOT mount the DIRECTV satellite dish under an eave or overhang that may
block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish.
•Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound and can support the weight of
the DIRECTV satellite dish.
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
DIRECTV satellite dish be
located more than 20 feet from
overhead power lines.

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16 Chapter 2
LEVEL
NOT LEVEL
4. Use a pencil to mark the two center holes and the eight outside corner holes of
the mounting foot.
5. Remove the mounting foot and drill two 3/16" holes in the two center hole
locations and four 3/16" holes in the four outside corner locations.
6. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts on the mounting foot so that you can rotate the
mast to access both of the center mounting holes.
7. Hold the mounting foot over the holes so that the top part of the mast will rotate
and point straight up. The mast needs to be perfectly plumb and level in order for
the dish to receive a satellite signal (see Chapter 3 for more information on how to
use the mast to make sure the mast is plumb and level).
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.
Step 2: Center the foot on the
stud.
Mounting Instructions
1. Locate the center of a stud where you want to secure the mounting foot. Make
sure you locate and secure the mounting foot to the center of a wall stud. Do
not mount the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish near the edge of a stud.
2. Hold the mounting foot in a position so the center line is centered on a stud or
solid wood surface.
3. If you are mounting on a sloped or vertical surface, use a carpenter’s level to
verify that the center line is perfectly vertical.
Step 3: Make sure the mounting
foot is level.
Yes Yes No
Step 7: Make sure that the top of the mast is plumb (pointing straight up).
See chapter 3 for more information on how to use the mast to make
sure the mast is plumb and level.
IMPORTANT
The satellite antenna must be
plumb and level. Plumb means
perfectly vertical; straight up
and down. Level means a
horizontal plane.

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Spacer
Lap Board
5/16" x 2" Lag Screws and Washers
5/16" x 2" Lag Screws and Washers
5/16" x 3" Lag Screws
Steps 8 and 9: Insert 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 into the center of the wood beam.
9. Put washers on the 5/16" x 2" lag screws, insert the screws into the four outside
holes and securely tighten them.
10. Go to the next section, “Final Installation,”to complete the installation process.
Installing a Spacer
When the mounting foot spans two pieces of siding, it should be positioned so most
of the foot is on the top board. A spacer should be installed to help hold the bottom
of mounting foot in place. The spacer can be made of either solid wood or plastic.
Position the mounting foot on the top board
when it spans two pieces of siding.

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Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured
Concrete
Materials Needed Tools Needed
•Electric drill
with 1/2"
masonry bit
•Carpenter’s level
•Screwdriver
•Hammer
•7/16" wrench
or
•7/16" nut driver
(preferred)
•Pencil
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
DIRECTV satellite dish be
located more than 20 feet from
overhead power lines.
LEVEL
NOT LEVEL
Step 1: Hold the mounting
foot in position.
Step 2: Make sure the mounting
foot is level.
Important Considerations
•The wall anchors used must have a strength of at least 300 pounds of pullout pressure.
The use of B4015 or equivalent double-expansion anchors is recommended.
•Do not mount the DIRECTV®Multi-Satellite dish under an eave or overhang that may
block or partially shadow the DIRECTV satellite dish.
Mounting Instructions
1. Hold the mounting foot in position on the mounting surface.
2. If you are mounting on a vertical or sloped surface, use a carpenter’s level to ensure
that the center line is vertical. This is an important step to ensure that the DIRECTV
satellite dish will stand exactly plumb and level.
3. Mark the eight outside holes on the mounting foot.
Eight B4015 or equivalent double
expansion anchors
Eight #20, 1/4" x 3" machine screws
Eight 5/16" washers
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