TERK Technologies TV32 User manual

Small Directional
UHF only HDTV Antenna Pro
TV32
OWNER’S MANUAL
Performance Specifications
TERK is a registere tra emark. The TERK logo is a tra emark of the TERK Technologies Corp.
Type: 4 bay-UHF only
Active Elements: 13
Antenna Selector: Lt Green
Dimensions:
Hei ht: 34"
Width: 22"
Turnin Radius: 111/4”
TERK and TERK Technologies are trademarks of TERK Technologies Corp.
Commack, NY ©2003 TERK Technologies Corp. ade in USA.
For additional information: call 1.800.942.TERK (8375) or visit www.terk.com.
113P006
Limite Warranty
TERK Technolo ies Corp. (TERK) warrants this product a ainst defects in
materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Durin
this warranty period, this product will be replaced without char e. This
warranty does not cover any dama e due to acts of nature, commercial use,
accident, misuse, abuse or ne li ence. This warranty is only valid in the USA.
Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
consumer. TERK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential dama es
for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the
extent that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law. THERE ARE
NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE,
EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
the wires with your bare hand. A very serious shock is
almost sure to result when contactin an electrical wire,
and in the case of primary wires on the top of poles, the
shock is like bein struck by a bolt of li htnin . Many
power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the round and
could easily be touched by an assembled antenna.
Follow These Rules and Live:
1. Perform as much antenna assembly on the
round as possible.
2. Watch out for overhead power lines and be sure to
select an antenna site well away from all overhead
wires. Check the distance to the power lines before
you start installin . It is recommended that you stay a
minimum of twice the len th of the antenna plus the
len th of the mast away from ALL power lines.
3. Do not use a metal ladder.
4. Remember, even the sli htest touch of the antenna to
a power line can cause a fatal shock. Do not try to
uess which overhead wires carry hi h volta e -
check with the power company.
5. Never install the antenna outdoors at ni ht, when it is
windy, or durin rain or snow.
6. Have a spotter when you are on the roof; they can see
thin s you may miss.
7. If you start to drop the antenna, let it o. You could
loose your balance and fall also.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
READ ALL OF THE ATTACHED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANTENNA AND/OR MAST
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF
THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Use extreme caution when installin or removin an
outdoor antenna that is located close to overhead wires
such as power lines, telephone lines or cable TV lines. If
any part of the antenna makes contact with overhead
power lines, touchin the antenna or the antenna cable
can cause electrocution and death. If the antenna is in
contact with any type of overhead wires, call your power
company and ask them to send a qualified technician to
remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
Important Safety Precautions:
Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers
are injured or killed each year by electric shock. While
anyone can see the obvious dan er of fallin , the most
resourceful sometimes fail to reco nize overhead wires
as bein potentially lethal. To touch any part of the
antenna to these overhead wires is the same as touchin
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Antenna Assembly
1. Remove the TV32 antenna from the box and unfold the
elements on both sections. Make sure that they are
strai ht and perpendicular to the boom.
2. Usin two bolts and two hex nuts, attach the smaller
antenna to the lar er antenna.
3. Attach the mast clamps to the antenna usin two bolts
and two nuts
4. Connect the matchin transformer to the downlead
coax cable.
5. Connect the matchin transformer to the downlead
connection on the antenna usin two win and two
washers. Slide the spade lu s of the matchin
transformer between the washer and ti hten the win
nuts securely.
6. Mount the TV32 antenna on top of the mast and li htly
ti hten the two mast clamps.
7. Connect the coax downlead to your TV, but do not
secure at this time. Rotate the TV32 antenna until you
receive the best picture. You will probably need a helper
to view the TV set while you are rotatin the antenna.
8. Ti hten the two mast clamps securely.
9. Secure the coaxial downlead to the mast (usin cable
ties) to prevent it from whippin by the wind.
10. Ground the antenna and mast per the accompanyin
roundin instructions. (See pa e 13.)
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Safety Precautions (continued)
8. If anythin comes into contact with a power line -
CALL YOUR POWER COMPANY! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it for you.
9. Mast, downlead and uy wires are all excellent
conductors. Keep them away from power lines also.
Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.
10. Make sure the antenna installation is secure.
11. Do not stand on, lean on, han from or han anythin
on the antenna once it is mounted.
12. Make sure the antenna mast assembly and downlead
are rounded per National Electrical Code.
(See pa e 13.)
Li htnin Protection and Groundin :
• Always plu your TV and other electronic devices into
a quality sur e protector (such as the TERK
TSP-6), for maximum protection a ainst li htnin
and power sur es.
• Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.
• Make sure the antenna downlead is connected to
suitable li htnin arrestors.
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Antenna Assembly (continued)
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General Installation Instructions
for Mast Mounte Antennas
1. Assemble your antenna on the round at the
installation site per the instructions.
2. On the round, attach the antenna to the mast. Pull
enou h coax downlead and connect to the antenna per
its instructions.
3. To insure that the mast does not fall, a durable
nonconductive rope should be attached to each ten foot
section as it is raised.
4. Install the selected mountin bracket.
5. If you are usin uy wire installation (not included)
instead of a mountin bracket:
• Install uy anchor bolts.
• Estimate len th of uy wire and cut.
• Attach to mast usin a uy rin .
6. Carefully take the antenna and mast assembly to the
mountin bracket and insert. Ti hten the clamp bolts.
In case of a uyed installation, it will be necessary to
have at least a second person hold the mast upri ht
while the uy wires are attached and ti htened to the
anchor bolts.
NOTE: Point the antenna towards the station broadcast
tower – look at a nei hbor’s outdoor antenna for help in
locatin the direction of the tower.
Rotate the TV32 antenna until you receive the best picture.
You will probably need a helper to view the TV set while you
are rotatin the antenna.
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Mast Clamps
Mast
Downlead
Connection
Point Towards
TV Stations
Boom
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Types of Support Structures
an Mounting
NOTE: House construction obstacles:
For homes made of stucco, clad with aluminum sidin or
that have internal foil paper insulation, the antenna must
be installed on the side of the house that faces the
broadcastin tower. These materials may prevent si nals
from oin throu h it.
Chimney Mount - Mounts on a chimney only
Su ested hei ht limitation: 10 feet above chimney top.
The chimney is often an easy and convenient mountin
place, but the chimney must be stron enou h to support
the antenna in hi h winds. Do not use a chimney that has
loose bricks or mortar.
A ood chimney mount consists of a 5 or 10 foot 1-1/4”
diameter steel mast and two heavy duty strap
clamp-type brackets.
1. Insert the threaded end of the strap hook, (the one
secured to the strap) throu h the end portion of the “Z”
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Where To Install Your Antenna
Before attemptin to install your antenna, decide on
the best location to install your antenna for both safety
and performance. To determine a safe distance from
wires, power lines and trees:
1. Measure the len th of your antenna and multiply by 2.
2. Add this measurement to the len th of your
tower/mast.
If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, STOP!
Get professional help. Most antennas are supported by
tripod masts or pipe masts attached to the chimney,
roof, or to the side of the house. Generally, the hi her
the antenna, the better it performs. Good practice is to
install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof
line and away from power lines and other obstructions.
NOTE: If the antenna is mounted in either of these
locations, the safest distance from power lines should
be twice the len th of the antenna plus the len th of
the mast.
NOTE: Remember when doin any installation,
keep the mast plumb.
NOTE: Not all mountin methods are shown here.
Read and follow the mount manufacturer’s
instructions carefully.
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A
A
B
B
Fig. 1
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Types of Support Structures
an Mounting (continued)
Wall Mount
Su ested hei ht limitation: 10 feet above the rooftop.
An outside wall of your home is also an easy and
convenient mountin place, but the wall and fasteners that
you use must be stron enou h to support the antenna in
hi h winds. Ensure that the brackets are securely fastened
to a solid part of your wall.
1. Space the mountin brackets on an exterior wall – be
sure to clear roof eaves or any other obstacles.
2. Secure the brackets to the wall usin the 4 la screws.
3. Insert the mast between the saddles and secure with the
nuts and bolts.
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Types of Support Structures
an Mounting (continued)
mount (hole A). Take one of the loose strap hooks and
insert into hole B.
NOTE: It is important to thread the nut only 1/4” onto the
hook, so that it may later be ti htened to take out the slack
and make the strap secure to the chimney.
2. Go around the chimney with the strap; slip the strap clip
onto the strap, and then secure the other end of the
strap by insertin the strap into the strap hook that is in
hole B. The strap clip is used as follows: (See fi ure 1.)
3. Slide the strap throu h the loop section of the clip and
bend it around throu h the upri ht section of clip.
4. Bend the upri ht sections of the clip down with pliers,
pinchin the strap firmly.
5. At this time, remove any slack in the strap by ti htenin
the nuts at holes A and B.
6. Repeat the above steps to secure the lower mount to
chimney. (It is recommended that the mounts be a
minimum of 18” apart.)
NOTE: Install the upper bracket just below the top course
of bricks, and the lower bracket two or three feet below the
upper bracket. For maximum stren th, space the brackets
as far apart as possible.
7. Place the mast a ainst the mount and secure it in place
usin the mast support clamps and nuts.
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Types of Support Structures
an Mounting (continued)
Tripod Mount (not included) - Used on peaked
and flat roofs
Su ested hei ht limitation: 10 feet above the rooftop.
Installation involvin a tripod mount and a mast should be
uyed if the mast is ten feet or more. The Tripod mount
must be securely anchored to the roof as should the uy
wires. Apply roofin compound around the base of the
brackets, screws and eyebolts to weather proof the holes
in the roof. Try to la bolt the le s to the roof rafters. If not,
install wood plates in the attic and install bolts to secure
the mount.
Telescopic Mast (not included)
The minimum safe diameter of the mast is 1-1/4 inches for
this type of mount. Guy wires should be equally spaced in
at least three directions. Use at least three uy wires for
each ten foot section of mast.
Make sure uy wires are spaced evenly apart.
Antenna Removal
Removal of the antenna should be exactly the reverse of
the installation instructions. Please, for your own safety,
follow the instructions for installin the antenna startin
with the last step first.
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Types of Support Structures
an Mounting (continued)
Universal Mount - For attic installations
An attic installation is the easiest, fastest and most
convenient type of antenna installation, especially if you do
not have easy or secure access to an outdoor area. Attic
installations work best in areas where stron si nals are
present. Roofin materials, aluminum foil on insulation,
aluminum or steel sidin , metal utters at the attic level,
and metal lath under old plaster walls all can interfere
with reception. Use the universal mount to secure the mast
and antenna to a rafter.
1. Screw the universal mount into a supported rafter
or beam.
2. Usin the U-bolt, bracket and nuts, secure the mast to
the universal mount.
3. After you ali n the mast perpendicular to the floor,
ti hten the nuts securely.
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Example of Antenna
Groun ing (continued)
1. Mount the 75 ohm roundin block or dischar e unit
as close as possible to where the downlead enters
the house.
2. The round wires for both the mast and the downlead
should be copper or aluminum wire, number ei ht (8)
or lar er.
3. The downlead wire from the antenna to the antenna
roundin block or dischar e unit and the mast round
wire should be secured to the house with stand-off
insulators, spaced from four (4) to six (6) feet apart.
NOTE: In the case of a “ round up” antenna installation, it
may not be necessary to round the mast if the mast
extends four or more feet into the round. Consult a TV
serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
Do’s and Don’ts When Installin Antennas
If you are not completely sure that you can install the
antenna safely, Do Not Try It! Contact a professional
installer instead.
Stay at least twice the len th of the antenna plus the len th
of the mast assembly away from power lines. If you do not
have enou h room, contact a professional to do the job.
For mast support, use only 1-1/4” O.D. pipe or lar er
antenna mast sections. Len ths over 10 feet should be
uyed at least every 10 foot section.
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Example of Antenna
Groun ing
NOTE: Groundin the antenna and mast provides
li htnin protection for the antenna and your TV set.
All outdoor antenna installations should be properly
rounded. To effectively protect the installation, the coaxial
cable(s) should be rounded before they enter the house.
The roundin of the coaxial cable is made usin a “ round
block” and copper wire (not supplied). For information and
the materials needed to round your antenna installation,
visit your local electronics store.
If you are not sure how to install the roundin block and
rod, please consult your local retailer or TERK’S Technical
Support Department at 1-800-942-8375.
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Antenna Lead
In Wire
Ground
Clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment Antenna
Dischar e Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Power Service Groundin
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H) Ground
Clamps
Groundin Wire Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
NEC - National Electrical Co e
Example of antenna groun ing as per
National Electrical Co e, ANSI/NFPA 70
Rain Drip Loop On
Lead-In To TV
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