Shaw Satellite Antenna User manual

Satellite
Self-Installation
Manual
July 2014

1. Getting Started
This Shaw Direct Installation Manual provides all of the information required to setup your satellite
system. The manual provides step-by-step instructions, however skills in construction, wiring and
assembly will also be required to successfully complete the installation.
Self-Installation Explained:
Self-Installation of your Shaw Direct system can be broken down into three (3) basic steps:
1. Dish Assembly consists of assembling the pieces provided to form a complete satellite dish.
2. Dish Installation involves location suitable mounting locations, finding the satellite in relation
to your surroundings, and physically attaching the dish to your structure.
3. Connecting the Receiver consists of connecting your Shaw Direct satellite receive to the dish,
tuning to the correct channel, and fine-tuning the dish based on the satellite signal readings
provided.
IMPORTANT: We do not recommend installing the satellite dish on your roof, unless absolutely necessary. If
you choose to mount the dish on the roof, we strongly recommend consulting a building or construction expert
before installation.
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before you start.
WARNING: All satellite dish systems must be properly grounded. Improper grounding can result in damage,
serious personal injury, and/or system performance issues. National, provincial and local electrical codes may
require you to ground the dish directly and to insert a grounding block in the coaxial cables running from the
dish to the receiver inside the building. Before beginning installation, carefully read the section on grounding
the dish (see section 10).
This installation requires you to:
•Use hand tools such as a drill
•Determine whether water pipes, electrical wiring or gas lines are close to the installation area
•Route coaxial cable through walls and under floors
•Use a compass, protractor and carpenter’s level
•Use a ladder to climb structures
•Know your local, provincial and national grounding codes
If you do not have the experience to perform these tasks, contact Shaw Direct for assistance.
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You will need the following tools:
•Philips screwdriver
•3/8” hex or flat-head screwdriver
•7/16 hex wrench, open or combination end
•Electric drill and bits
•Carpenter’s level
•Compass
•Protractor
If you are installing a 75 cm dish, you will also require:
•2 - 13 mm wrenches (one to hold and one to tighten)
NOTE:You must use the mast that came with the dish, unless you are using a tripod.
Dish Kit Contents
75 cm
Elliptical
Dish
75E xKu
LNB
Clamp Mount Assembly
Hardware (see below)
Satellite Feed Support Arm
2” diameter
Universal Mount Assembly
75 cm Dish Kit
60 cm Elliptical Dish
60E xKu LNB
Clamp Mount Assembly
Hardware (see below)
Satellite Feed Support Arm
1¾ ” diameter
Universal Mount Assembly
60 cm Dish Kit
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To facilitate assembly of the dish, arrange the hardware as follows. The number corresponds to the
steps listed in Section 3.
Missing pieces?
The Shaw Direct Self Install Kit contains many additional pieces to help you complete your
installation, including:
•Screws to attach the Universal Mount to
your structure
•Enough coaxial cable for two lines
•Dual grounding block and ground wire
•Dual coax wallplate
•Silicone to seal the cable entry holes and
dish mount holes
•A compass to help locate the satellite
•Hardware to route and secure the coaxial
cables, including zip ties and cable clips.
Give us a call at 1.888.554.7827 for more information or to purchase a Self Install Kit.
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60 cm Hardware
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Helpful Hints
Key points to remember when installing your Shaw Direct System:
•Do not drill any holes until you’ve confirmed the best location for the dish.
•Make sure the installation of the dish conforms to local electrical and building codes, zoning
requirements and other applicable laws and regulations. If you are unsure, contact a local
electrician or building inspector for assistance.
•For possible periodic removal of snow, choose a site that is easily accessible.
•Ensure there are no visible obstructions between the dish and your line of sight to the
satellites. Keep in mind that trees will grow up and outward and may eventually block the
signal.
•The maximum allowable length for the RG-6 coaxial cable connecting the receiver to your
dish is 150 feet. Consult Shaw Direct if the cable will exceed this length.
•Use only RG-6 grade coaxial cable. Using lower grade RG-59 coaxial cable may result in
excessive signal loss and poor reception. Cable grade type is indicated on the outer jacket of
the cable.
Do not install the dish:
•Under power lines
•Where it may be easily tampered with
•Where it is exposed to high winds, during windy or stormy conditions
2. Mounting Locations
Your dish must be mounted on a solid base. To ensure your dish doesn’t move in windy conditions,
choose a location where it can be securely fastened. The mounting surface should be rigid and solid.
IMPORTANT: The Elliptical Dish has a turn radius of +/- 35 degrees. If you are mounting the dish on the side of
your house, check the assembled dish and mounting pole to see if you can rotate the dish in the desired
azimuth setting.
If you can’t rotate the dish, choose an alternate location.
Key things to remember when choosing a mounting location:
•The mounting surface should be flat, even and in good condition.
•If you install the dish on the roof or side of your house, be sure to attach the bolts into a
building stud, rafter or other solid surface.
•When mounting on the roof of your house, use an adequate/approved sealant (for your type
of roofing material) around the holes where the base of the universal mount meets the
mounting surface. This will prevent the roof from leaking. Consult with a roofing expert to
confirm best sealant.
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We do not recommend:
•Mounting the dish on a railing or fence
•Installing the dish on aluminum or vinyl siding (these are unlikely to be structurally sound)
•Mounting the dish on the roof unless absolutely necessary.
Keep grounding requirements in mind (see section 10 for additional information on grounding).
3. Dish Assembly
60cm Dish
Step 1 – Assemble Universal Mount
Assembly
NOTE: This step is not required if you will be
installing your dish on a tripod.
Insert the ½" Carriage Head bolt (1) as shown
in FIGURE A-60, and secure it with a lock nut
(2). Repeat for the opposite side. Tighten
just enough to hold in place.
Step 2 – Assemble Clamp Mount Assembly
(FIGURE B-60)
a. Azimuth Adjustment
Insert the two ¾" Carriage Head
bolts in the top of the Clamp
Mount Assembly. Insert a
washer and lock nut on each
bolt. Tighten just enough to hold
in place.
b. Elevation Adjustment
Insert the 3/8" Carriage Head
bolts in the elevation adjustment
area. Insert a lock nut on each
bolt. Tighten just enough to hold
in place.
FIGURE A-60
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2
Universal
Mount
Universal
Mount
Assembly
FIGURE B-60
Azimuth
Adjustment
Elevation
Adjustment
1
2a
2b
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Step 3 – Attach the Clamp Mount
Assembly to the 60 cm Elliptical Dish
(FIGURE C-60)
Place the completed Clamp Mount
Assembly on the back of the 60cm Elliptical
dish. When looking at the back of the dish,
the marked skew adjustment scale should
be on the left.
Insert the two longest (painted head)
carriage head bolts (1) through the two
holes on the front of the dish.
Secure each bolt with a flat washer (2) and
a lock nut (3). Tighten just enough to hold
in place – these will be used for Skew Adjustment.
Step 4 – Attach the Satellite Feed Support Arm to the
60 cm Elliptical Dish
Attach the Satellite Feed Support Arm to the 60 cm
Elliptical Dish using the remaining hex head bolt (1), flat
washer (2), plastic spacer (3), and lock nut (4), as shown
in FIGURE F-60. Ensure the slot at the opposite end is on
the underside of the feed support arm. Tighten fully.
Do not attach the LNB to the Satellite Feed Support Arm
just yet. This will be done later.
Step 5 – Secure the clamp mount assembly to the 60 cm Elliptical Dish
You will use the two remaining hex head Hi/Lo screws in Step 9 on page 11.Do not insert them yet.
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FIGURE C-60
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Flat
Washer
1
Carriage Head Bolt
(painted head)
Dish socket
(bottom of dish)
Clamp
Mount
Assembly
Centre Pivot Pin
3
Lock
Nut
FIGURE F-60
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Plastic
Spacer
1Hex Head Bolt
Feed Support Arm
2
Flat
Washer
Dish socket
(bottom of dish)
4
Lock
Nut
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75cm Dish
Step 1 – Assemble Universal Mount
Assembly
NOTE: This step is not required if you will be
installing your dish on a tripod.
Insert the smallest Carriage Head bolt (1) as
shown in FIGURE A-75, followed by the star
washer (2), regular flat washer (3), and lock nut
(4). Repeat for the opposite side. Tighten just
enough to hold in place.
Step 2 – Assemble Clamp Mount
Assembly (FIGURE B-75)
c. Azimuth Adjustment
Insert the two largest Carriage
Head bolts in the top of the Clamp
Mount Assembly. Insert a washer
and lock nut on each bolt. Tighten
just enough to hold in place.
d. Elevation Adjustment
Insert the remaining Carriage Head
bolts in the elevation adjustment
area. Insert a washer and lock nut
on each bolt. Tighten just enough
to hold in place.
Step 3 – Attach the Clamp Mount
Assembly to the 75 cm Elliptical Dish
(FIGURE C-75)
Place the completed Clamp Mount
Assembly on the back of the 75cm
Elliptical dish. Insert the two longer
Plow Bolts through the top holes on the
front of the dish. Insert the two shorter
Plow Bolts through the lower holes on
the front of the dish.
FIGURE A-75
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2
3
4
FIGURE B-75
Azimuth
Adjustment
Elevation
Adjustment
1
2a
2b
FIGURE C-75
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Secure each bolt with a skew lock clip, lock washer, and hex nut. Tighten just enough to hold in
place – these will be used for Skew Adjustment.
Step 4 – Attach the Satellite Feed Support Arm to the 75 cm
Elliptical Dish
Attach the Satellite Feed Support Arm to the 75 cm Elliptical Dish
using the remaining bolt, plastic spacer, flat washer, and hex nut, as
shown in FIGURE F-75.Ensure the slot at the opposite end is on the
underside of the feed support arm. Tighten fully.
Do not attach the LNB to the Satellite Feed Support Arm just yet.
This will be done later.
4. Locating the Satellites
Step 1: Determine the direction in which to point the dish. The first two satellites (SAT A) are located
at 107.3 west longitude; the other satellite (SAT B) is located at 111.1 west longitude. Your xKu LNB
and elliptical dish will be aimed to receive signal from all three satellites.
IMPORTANT: Always use the SAT B Azimuth, Elevation and Skew listings in the Satellite Locator Chart at the
back of this manual for the city nearest your location. This will ensure alignment to all three satellites.
Write them here:
Azimuth
Elevation
Skew
SAT A: ______________________
SAT A: ______________________
SAT A: ______________________
SAT B: ______________________
SAT B: ______________________
SAT B: ______________________
You will adjust the dish as follows to set the azimuth, elevation, and skew:
FIGURE F-75
Support
Arm Spacer
4
Azimuth
Elevation
Skew
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Step 2: At the dish install site, hold a compass
level and still in the palm of your hand. When the
needle stops rotating (dark half of the needle
always points north), slowly rotate the body of
the compass so that the “N˝ marking is aligned
with the dark half of the needle. Locate the tick
mark on the compass edge corresponding to the
SAT B azimuth number you wrote down earlier
(see Figure G). This is the direction in which to
point your dish to receive both SAT A and SAT B
signals.
TIP: Use a stick or other object to mark the correct azimuth direction.
NOTE: To ensure an accurate compass reading, stay away from large metal objects. To double-check accuracy,
take multiple readings several feet apart.
Step 3: Estimate the SAT B elevation (angle) setting you
recorded earlier, using a protractor if needed (see Figure H).
Check any obstructions at that elevation. If there are
obstructions, then select an alternate location for the dish.
IMPORTANT: When evaluating the install location, make sure there are
no trees, branches or objects visually obstructing the dish and the
general direction of the satellite. Also, keep in mind that trees grow up
and outward and may eventually block the signal.
You have just completed locating a site for your dish.
5. Attaching the Dish
Step 1: Ensure mast is plumb before drilling any holes. Hold the
Universal Mount in place on the mounting area. Use a carpenter’s
level to plumb the antenna mast’s straight section. If the bubble
levels (horizontal and vertical) are not centered, rotate the mast (in
the curved slot) until it is plumb. Lock it in place by securely
tightening the Mast Adjusting Bolts (see Figure I).
IMPORTANT: Alignment of the dish will be difficult if the mast is not
plumb.
Step 2: Drill holes in the structure on which you are mounting the
dish to match the holes in the base of the Universal Mount.
FIGURE G
If you live in Newfoundland, the
satellite will be to the Southwest.
If you live in
Vancouver, the
satellite will be
to the
Southeast.
FIGURE H
0 degrees is straight
toward the horizon and 90
degrees is straight upward.
FIGURE I
Level Not Level
Use bubble level to
plumb mast so it is
vertical in all
directions.
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