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Hughes DiRECWAY HNS 1035930-0001 Site Preparation Manual

Ku/ka upgradeable antenna .98 m, 1.2 m
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Ku/Ka Upgradeable Antenna
Site Preparation Guide
.98 m, 1.2 m
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1035678-0001
DRAFT Revision 1.04
October 11, 2004
11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876
Tel: (301) 428.5500 Fax: (301) 428.1868/2830

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  • Page 1 ® Ku/Ka Upgradeable Antenna Site Preparation Guide .98 m, 1.2 m Draft Place DRAFT stamp here. 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04 October 11, 2004 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876 Tel: (301) 428.5500 Fax: (301) 428.1868/2830...
  • Page 2 Hughes Network Systems, Inc. has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. Hughes Network Systems, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hughes Network Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important safety information ..... xi Types of warnings used in this manual ....xi About this document .
  • Page 4 Site survey .........17 Items to take on a site visit .
  • Page 5 Installing the .98 m mount on concrete or concrete masonry walls RF safety considerations......62 Table 9 lists the tools required to install the mount on concrete Installing the .98 m antenna mount on a metal pole.
  • Page 6 • Contents 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...
  • Page 7 Tables 1. Tools needed for antenna installation, pointing, and initial testing ..10 2. Items needed for installation........12 3.
  • Page 8 • Tables viii 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...
  • Page 9 Figures 1. Remote site with DW6000 installed, single computer .....1 2. Line of sight check ..........19 3.
  • Page 10 36. Grounding the mast using RG-6 quad-shielded cable ....82 37. Inserting the grounding bolt through the grounding hole....83 38.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information For you own safety and protection, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. Types of warnings used This section introduces the various types of warnings used in this document to alert you to possible safety hazards that could be in this manual encountered during site preparation activities.
  • Page 12 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Indicates a situation or practice that might result in property damage. Note: A note provides additional information. • Important safety information 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 13: About This Document

    About this document Scope This document provides information for preparing the installation site for DIRECWAY .98 m and1.2 m Ku/Ka-upgradeable ® satellite antennas. Major topics include: • Site requirements • Site Survey • Planning considerations • Equipment specifications Audience This document is written for qualified telecommunications personnel who plan and prepare for the installation of DIRECWAY antennas.

  • Page 14: Related Publications

    Related publications For antenna assembly instructions, see: • Assembly Instructions for the .98 m Ku-Band Upgradeable Antenna (HNS 1035930-0001) • Assembly Instructions for the 1.2 m Ku-Band Upgradeable Antenna (HNS 1035931-0001) Tool and fastener sizes This document shows measurements in both United States (U.S.) and metric (System Internationale, or SI) units of measure.

  • Page 15: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This document covers planning and preparation for installation of DIRECWAY .98 m and1.2 m Ku/Ka-upgradeable antennas. For indoor unit (IDU) installation information, see the manuals and instructions detailed in the installation specification. The antennas, when initially installed, operate in the Ku fre- quency band.

  • Page 16: Cable Specifications

    Cable specifications These cable specifications are the minimum required. If the cable installation does not meet the minimum requirements, future applica- tions may require that the entire cable installation be replaced with the minimum required cable. Grounding and cable choice The choice of grounding scheme may affect the choice of cable.
  • Page 17 Required cable specifications RG-11 Cable length from satellite Type of cable to be used dish to computer Receive Transmit Up to 270 ft. RG-11 with copper clad RG-11 with copper clad steel conductor steel conductor (CommScope 5916) (CommScope 5916) Required cable specifications Heliax Cable length from satellite Type of cable to be used dish to computer...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 • Overview 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 19: General Requirements

    Chapter 2 General requirements This chapter covers general requirements that need to be considered and planned for prior to installing the Ku/Ka-upgradeable antennas: • Installation safety policies • Permits, inspections, and approvals on page 8 • Possible restrictions on page 9 •...

  • Page 20: Direcway-Sp Installation Policy And This Manual

    DIRECWAY-SP installation This manual specifies how to install the antenna mount so that the general public is protected from prolonged exposure to RF policy and this manual radiation above MPE levels. All installations must be done in such a manner that the general public cannot access either the volume of space projecting outward in front of the reflector towards the satellite, or the volume of space between the feed horn and reflector.
  • Page 21 CAUTION • The DIRECWAY-SP ANTENNA SYSTEM must be installed in a location or manner not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation. • Antennas mounted in Puerto Rico, the continental United States, or at any site with greater than a 30°...

  • Page 22: Other Safety Specifications

    CAUTION Install the satellite antenna mount only as described in this manual. Other safety The following safety alert details other installation safety specifications installers must be aware of and follow. specifications CAUTION • DIRECWAY-SP Earth Stations are not designed or licensed for aeronautical, maritime or other boat- or ship-based installations or use.

  • Page 23: Possible Restrictions

    • Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment NFPA 75 • Any other applicable codes or regulations The information in this document does not replace any applicable local building codes or other applicable regulations. Construction work or site modifications must be performed by qualified electrical, mechanical, and structural contractors.

  • Page 24: Tools Needed For Installation

    Tools needed for To avoid delays, make sure you have the tools required for installation and commissioning before you go to the installation installation site. To prepare for installation, review the items listed in Table 1 and make arrangements to obtain any tools you don’t have. You may need general purpose tools in addition to the specific tools listed here.
  • Page 25 Table 1: Tools needed for antenna installation, pointing, and initial testing (Continued) ✓ Item Purpose (or other comments) 1 1/8-inch socket wrench For antenna assembly or mount installation. Torpedo level For mount installation and antenna adjustment. Bubble level For mount installation and antenna adjustment. Screwdrivers: For IDU chassis: ground screws;...

  • Page 26: Items Needed For Installation

    Table 1: Tools needed for antenna installation, pointing, and initial testing (Continued) ✓ Item Purpose (or other comments) Ballast calculation Used to calculate the amount of ballast for a software tool or ballast non-penetrating mount. For more information, see calculation method or Ballast Calculation Tool Operating Instructions (HNS specifications 1033658-0001).
  • Page 27 Table 2: Items needed for installation Purpose (or other Type of installation Items you must supply comment) F-type ground block and screws 1/4-inch washer (for grounding if not using RG-6 quad shielded cable) Vapor wrap 8AWG aluminum ground wire 14AWG copper ground wire Must be used if ground wire will be terminated within 18 inches of masonry or soil, or...
  • Page 28 Table 2: Items needed for installation Purpose (or other Type of installation Items you must supply comment) 2 angles, 1.5-inch x 1.5-inch x 3/16-inch HRS, Should conform to ASTM 36 8 inches long, TYP 2 PL, with carriage bolts; or structural steel.

  • Page 29: Site Survey

    Chapter 3 Site survey This chapter covers the following topics: • What is a site survey? on page 15 • Preparing for the site survey on page 15 • Site survey on page 17 What is a site survey? The site survey verifies the type of DIRECWAY equipment required, its exact location, and the installation effort that will be required.

  • Page 30: Installation Specification

    Installation specification The installation specification will have much, if not all, of the information you need to prepare for the site survey. The installation specification should detail: • Customer name, address and telephone number • Date and time of appointment •...

  • Page 31: Warnings

    Warnings Read these warnings before you begin the site survey. DANGER • If you work on a roof or other high structure or use a ladder or scaffold to access the work site, follow these precautions to prevent personal injury or death: •...

  • Page 32: Survey Tasks

    Survey tasks The survey should include these tasks (and possibly others), as applicable: • Determine building to be used for antenna installation. • Determine where the IDU will be located. • Select possible antenna mount installation sites from candidates identified based on satellite location. –...

  • Page 33: Line Of Sight Check

    • Conforms with the NEC electrical code and local building codes and regulations • Location is safe from disruption; for example, not in an area where it might be struck by vehicles • Does not require a cable run that exceeds the specifications for IFL installation •...

  • Page 34: Mounting Options

    Mounting options Chapter 4 describes the mounts that can be used with various antenna sizes. The metal pole mount is secured in a hole in the ground with concrete. The nonpenetrating mount can be used on flat roofs or level ground surfaces. The .98 m trimast option can be used on pitched and flat wood framed roofs, wooden and masonry walls, and with a standard nonpenetrating mount.
  • Page 35 CAUTION • The DIRECWAY-SP ANTENNA SYSTEM must be installed in a location or manner not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation. • Antennas mounted in Puerto Rico, the continental United States, or at any site with greater than a 30°...

  • Page 36: Planning For Ifl Routing

    DANGER • If the satellite reflector contacts electric power lines, you will be killed or seriously injured. • Before starting the installation procedure, make sure there are no power lines nearby. DANGER The unit must be installed such that the IFL is run through a ground block that is connected to the earth ground.

  • Page 37: Calculating Cable Length

    Calculating cable length Measure the distance of the proposed cable route between the antenna and the IDU. Add 20 feet (6 meters) for service loops. Choosing the route Generally, the first choice for IFL cabling is to use an existing portal conduit.
  • Page 38 must be of high quality to ensure the pole or mast will remain rigid enough to receive Ka signals in all conditions in the event a Ku frequency installation is upgraded to receive Ka signals. • Poorly terminated connectors on IFL cable. See Appendix A. •...

  • Page 39: Installing Mounts

    Chapter 4 Installing mounts This chapter covers: • .98 m antenna mount installation locations on page 28 • Installing the .98 m antenna non-penetrating mount on page 28 • Installing the .98 m mount on a wood-framed roof: discussion on page 38 •...
  • Page 40 CAUTION • The DIRECWAY-SP ANTENNA SYSTEM must be installed in a location or manner not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation. • Antennas mounted in Puerto Rico, the continental United States, or at any site with greater than a 30°...

  • Page 41: Radiation Hazard Caution Signs And Labels

    CAUTION • Install the satellite antenna mount only as described in this manual. • Only HNS-Certified installers can install DIRECWAY-SP Earth Stations. • All installations of any type or size will carry industry standard and government approved Radiation Hazard Caution Labels on the feed arm. Radiation Hazard Caution Signs and Labels...

  • Page 42: 98 M Antenna Mount Installation Locations

    Enterprise installations usually call for non-penetrating mounts. If a non-penetrating mount cannot be used, a wall mount is often the second choice. Wall mount surfaces can be wall studs or masonry. Small office/home office (SOHO) and residential installs usually call for a roof or wall mount. If these cannot be used, a metal pole mount is often the next choice.

  • Page 43: Parts Required For Non-Pen Mount Installation

    WARNING If you work on a roof or other high structure or use a ladder or scaffold to access the work site, follow these precautions to prevent personal injury or death: • To avoid electric shock, stay at least 20 feet (6 meters) from power lines.

  • Page 44: Antenna Ballast Calculator Tool

    Table 5: Tools required for non-pen mount installation Tool Type Socket or open-ended wrenches As per manufacturer’s instructions Ladder If needed Brush If needed to apply glue Antenna Ballast Calculator Use the antenna ballast calculator tool to calculate the number Tool and/or weight of cinder blocks required, and to determine the correct placement of blocks.

  • Page 45: Rf Safety Specifications For Roof Non-Penetrating Mount Instal

    RF safety specifications for roof non-penetrating mount installations CAUTION • Access to any roof installation must be limited by a door or a permanently fastened ladder that is locked to deny access to the general public. • All roofed installations will carry a Radiation Hazard Caution Sign on the access door or permanently mounted ladder that is within plain sight of anyone approaching the installation from the front of the...

  • Page 46: Leveling The Mast

    Figure 3: Clearing gravel from the installation location Level Plumb vial Bubble Bubble must be centered between Metal pole T0139907 Figure 4: Leveling the mast Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 47: Installing The Non-Penetrating Mount On Corrugated Metal

    Installing the non-penetrating mount on corrugated metal roofs This section explains how to install the standard nonpenetrating roof mount on a corrugated metal roof. The key to a secure corrugated metal roof installation is proper installation of cedar or redwood lumber beams in the corrugated roof troughs. The non-penetrating mount is attached to the beams.
  • Page 48 Lag bolt Cinder block Mast mount End view Wood Mast Rubber pad (strip) Roof Detail Mast is over wood beam Mast mount (assembled from kit) Ridge Cinder block Wood (ballast) Roof T0139001 Trough Figure 5: Supporting the mount on a corrugated aluminum roof 2.
  • Page 49 7. Assemble the mount by following the manufacturer’s instructions, but assemble the mount on the beams instead of on a rubber pad. 8. Make sure the mount is evenly positioned on the beams, then use the 2-inch lag bolts to bolt the mount to the beams. The center beam should be directly under the mast.
  • Page 50 MAST IMPORTANT NOTE A minimum of 14 Lag Bolts is required to secure the antenna. T0139905 Figure 6: Installing lag bolts Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 51: Leveling The Mast

    T0139906 Figure 7: Beam location and the mast and ballast Level Plumb vial Bubble Bubble must be centered between Metal pole T0139907 Figure 8: Leveling the mast Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 52: Installing The .98 M Mount On A Wood-Framed Roof: Discussion

    Installing the .98 m mount If specified in the customer-specific installation specification, you can install the satellite dish onto a wooden roof. The minimum on a wood-framed roof: size for roof truss members is 2 inches x 4 inches. Roof rafters discussion must be nominal 2x material (2x4, 2x6, etc.) Either size roof rafters or trusses must be 16 to 24 inches on center.

  • Page 53: Installing The Mount On A Wood Framed Roof

    T0139914 Figure 9: Installing the mount on a wood framed roof Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 54: Parts Required For A Wood Framed Roof Installation

    The placement of the support struts varies according to the pitch of the roof and the distance between rafters or trusses (see Figure 10). These factors may require you to change the mast configuration if they exceed certain limits. For details, see Reassembling the trimast in configuration 2 on page 44.

  • Page 55: Sembly

    Effects of strut and truss The support struts can be installed on the mast in two configurations. These are shown in Figure 10 on page 42. distances and roof pitch on mast assembly The mast is shipped from the factory in Configuration 1. In that configuration, the mast foot remains in the location it was installed at the factory.
  • Page 56 Flat Roof - Pattern A 65°-85° - 16-inch - Pattern A Configuration 1 55°-75° - 16-inch - Pattern B 70°-85° - 24-inch - Pattern C 60°-75° - 24-inch - Pattern D Configuration 1 5°-30° - 16-inch - Pattern A 5°-30° - 24-inch - Pattern C Configuration 1 50°-70°...
  • Page 57 T0139101 Figure 11: Locations for lag bolt installation Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 58: Reassembling The Trimast In Configuration 2

    Reassembling the trimast in To reassemble the trimast in configuration 2: configuration 2 1. Ensure the roof pitch and configuration calls for mast configuration 2. 2. Use a 1/2-inch wrench to remove the two nuts and flat washers holding the support struts to the mast foot. 3.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Support Struts

    9. Relocate the struts to the opposite, long end of the mast (see Figure 13). Relocate them to the round hole, not the square hole. Square hole (do not use) Round hole T0139103 Figure 13: Relocating struts 10. Position the strut holders over the hole. 11.

  • Page 60: Strut Collars

    To adjust the struts’ length: 1. Use a 1/2-inch wrench to loosen the nuts on the strut collars (see Figure 14). 2. Pull on the arms until you achieve the length that enables you to center the mounting bracket holes on the mounting hole marks.
  • Page 61 3. Tighten the strut collar nut securely and proceed with the installation as described below. 4. To rotate the mounting bracket, use a 1/2-inch wrench to loosen the mounting bracket nut. Adjust the bracket and tighten the nut. 5. Revolve the struts together. The struts can be revolved forward or backward around the axis of the carriage bolt (see Figure 16).

  • Page 62: Installing The .98 M Mast On A Wood Framed Roof: Procedures

    Installing the .98 m mast on a wood framed roof: procedures DANGER Before starting the installation procedure, ensure that there are no power lines nearby. If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you will be killed or seriously injured. CAUTION •...

  • Page 63: Orienting The Mast Foot For A Wood Framed Roof Install

    T0139106 Figure 17: Orienting the mast foot for a wood framed roof install 3. Loosen the adjustment nuts and swing the mast so that it is oriented as in Figure 18. Carpenter's level Mast (top view) Plumb vial Bubble Level Bubble must be centered between...
  • Page 64 plumb the mast, tighten the nuts and proceed to step 6. If you cannot plumb the mast find another location to install the satellite dish. Note: It is essential that the mast be plumb. If you cannot make the mast plumb at this point, find another installation site.

  • Page 65: Installing The Support Struts

    the center of the bottom center hole off the centerline more than 1/16-inch. 12. Tighten the screw snugly so that the mast foot cannot move. 13. Tighten the adjustment nuts. 14. Replumb the mast. (Tightening the nuts can move the mast off plumb.) Note: The mast must be plumb before proceeding.
  • Page 66 5. Install a large 3/8-inch flat washer on the 3/8 x 4-inch lag screw. See Figure 19. T0139108 Figure 19: Installing the lag screw and large flat washer 6. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to screw the lag screws into the hole.
  • Page 67 Continue with the procedure detailed in Installing the AZ/EL cap onto the mast on page 70. Figure 20: Positioning the strut mounting bracket Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 68: Installing The Mount On A Wooden Wall

    Installing the mount on You can install the satellite dish onto a wooden wall. The minimum size for wood wall studs is 2 inches x 4 inches that are a wooden wall either 16 or 24 inches on center. All center hole lag screws must be centered in the stud to which they are attached.
  • Page 69 CAUTION • The DIRECWAY-SP ANTENNA SYSTEM must be installed in a location or manner not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation. • In any wall installation in Puerto Rico, the continental United States, or at any site with greater than a 30°...
  • Page 70 Notes: Success of attachment relies on installation of all lag Plumb screws in center of wood wall studs (±1/16 inch or 1.6 mm). mast Studs at 16 to 24 inches (405 to 610 mm) on center Center line of stud and lag screws Base of one strut with 3/8 x 4-inch...

  • Page 71: Plumb Mast

    1. Mark the centerline of the stud on which you will install the mast foot. 2. Orient the mast foot so its horizontal oval hole is at the top as in Figure 22 before installation. 3. Loosen the adjustment nuts and swing the mast so that it is oriented as in Figure 23.
  • Page 72 cannot plumb the mast find another location to install the satellite dish. Mark the center of the mast foot top hole. Note: It is essential the mast be plumb. If you cannot make the mast plumb at this point, find another installation site. 6.
  • Page 73 10. Replumb the mast in two perpendicular directions as you did in Step 5. You may need to make adjustments to the mast and/or the mast foot. If you adjust the mast foot, do not move the center of the bottom center hole off the centerline more than 1/16-inch.

  • Page 74: Installing The Struts

    Installing the struts 1. Mark the support strut mounting hole pattern as specified in Figure 12 on page 44. 2. Center the right strut mounting bracket hole on its mark. (Figure 21 on page 56 is for illustration only.) You can use the left strut if you prefer.

  • Page 75: Installing The .98 M Mount On Concrete Or Concrete Masonry Walls

    6. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to screw the lag screws into the hole. Note: Do not pound the lag screws into the stud with a hammer or mallet. Doing so may split the wood and render the stud unusable. 7.

  • Page 76: Rf Safety Considerations

    RF safety considerations In masonry wall installations, the antenna mount must be installed such that the bottom lip of the reflector is at least 5 feet (1 m) above ground, and no less that 3 feet 3 inches (1 m) from any window or door in a building or adjacent structure.
  • Page 77 Notes: Mast foot shall be spaced a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) from edges of wall and discontinuous edges (such as at windows, doors, etc.) Attach two (four if struts used) Hilti sleeve anchors HX3/8 x 3 inch, minimum 1-1/2-inch (38 mm) embedment.

  • Page 78: Parts Required To Install The Mount On Concrete

    Table 8 lists the parts required to install the mount on concrete. Table 8: Parts required to install the mount on concrete Item Type Quantity Hilti sleeve anchors 3/8-inch x 3-inch Table 9 lists the tools required to install the mount on concrete Table 9: Tools required to install the mount on concrete Tool Type...
  • Page 79 DANGER Before starting the installation procedure, make sure there are no power lines nearby. If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you will be killed or seriously injured. CAUTION • Attach the satellite dish only to concrete masonry (cinder blocks) or concrete walls at least 8 inches thick. •...

  • Page 80: Orienting The Mast For A Concrete Wall Install

    1. Orient the mast as in Figure 26. Carpenter's level Mast (top view) Plumb vial Bubble Level Bubble must be centered between marks Mast Adjustment nut (2 places) T0139115 Figure 26: Orienting the mast for a concrete wall install 2. Place the mast foot so that no anchor can be placed closer than 12 inches from any discontinuous surface, such as a window, door, or edge of a wall.
  • Page 81 These two measurements should be at right angles to each other. If the mast is plumb, go to step 5. Otherwise, use a 1/2-inch socket wrench to loosen the adjustment nuts. 4. Swing the mast until it is plumb with the level. If you are still unable to plumb the mast, find another site to install the satellite dish.

  • Page 82: Installing The .98 M Antenna Mount On A Metal Pole

    Installing the .98 m antenna The .98 m satellite dish can be installed on a metal pole. You will attach the AZ/EL and reflector directly to the pole. You will not mount on a metal pole need the trimast. Make sure the parts used conform to the specifications in the table below.
  • Page 83 4. With the carpenter’s level, plumb the pole along its side. Use at least two different locations at right angles to each other. See Figure 29. 5. When the pole is plumb, use rocks or guy wires to hold it in place.

  • Page 84: Installation Illustration And Specification

    2” schedule 80 2.375” O.D. 0.218” wall thickness 21.0” Slope 16.0” Dia. minimum typ 2 42.0” see note #6 1.5 x 1.5 x 3/16 HRS angle 8 inches long TYP 2 PL or alternative method Notes: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3/16 hrs angle and 2” schedule 80 pipe or alternative methods should conform with ASTM A36 structural steel and ASTM A53 pipe.

  • Page 85: Staking For Drying; Sloping For Runoff

    Guy wire Stake Slope 1-2 inches (25-50 mm) for water runoff 42 inches (1.07m) minimum Concrete T0139125 16 inches (40.6cm) Figure 30: Staking for drying; sloping for runoff Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 86: 1.2 M Antenna Mounts

    1.2 m antenna mounts 1.2 m antennas can be mounted on non-penetrating mounts, or on metal poles. Installing the 1.2 m antenna The 6.5-foot by 6.5-foot with 2-7/8-inch mast (HNS PN non-penetrating mount 9012417-0001) is the only non-penetrating mount qualified for use with the 1.2 m antenna.
  • Page 87 1. Install the angles on the pole. 2. Dig a hole at least 18 inches in diameter and at least 54 inches deep. See Figure 31. If the work site is in an area where the frost line goes below 54 inches, dig the hole at least 6 inches deeper than the frost line.

  • Page 88: Installation Illustration And Specification

    2.5” schedule 80 2.88” O.D. 31.0” Slope 18.0” Dia. minimum typ 2 54.0” see note #6 1.5 x 1.5 x 3/16 HRS angle 8 inches long TYP 2 PL or alternative method 8” Notes: 1.5 x 1.5 x 3/16 hrs angle and 2” schedule 80 pipe or alternative methods should conform with ASTM A36 structural steel and ASTM A53 pipe.

  • Page 89: Staking For Drying; Sloping For Runoff

    Guy wire Stake Slope 1-2 inches (25-50 mm) for water runoff 54 inches (1.37m) minimum Concrete T0139126 18 inches (45.7 cm) Figure 33: Staking for drying; sloping for runoff Chapter 4 • Installing mounts 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 90: Fencing Specifications

    Fencing specifications The following types of installations require a fenced off area: • All non-penetrating mounts installed on the ground. • .98 m pole mounts. • 1.2 m pole mounts. Minimum dimensions All fences must meet the minimum dimensions listed below: •...

  • Page 91: Grounding Requirements

    Chapter 5 Grounding requirements The three basic methods for mounting the satellite dish (non-penetrating mount, trimast, and pole mount) require different grounding procedures, as specified in National Electrical Code (NEC) Articles 250, 800, 810, and 820. This chapter describes procedures for grounding a mast and grounding a metal pole.
  • Page 92 Three Ground Schemes Ground (GND) Block Wire GND Rod Water Pipe 1. AC GND 1. AC GND 2. GND BLK 2. GND Block Floor AC GND Wire 1.GND Rod 2. Water Pipe Spilt Bolt Tap GND Block AC GND Figure 34: Ground schemes for ground block wire The cable shield must be less than .6 ohms per 100 ft.;...

  • Page 93: Grounding The Mast

    Grounding the mast The mast is grounded to the satellite dish via an NEC-approved ground wire. The RG6 coaxial cable connects the satellite dish to the ground block. The RG6 shield is used for system and protective ground. An NEC-approved 8 AWG aluminum ground wire connects the ground block to the earth ground using one of the three schemes shown in Figure 34 on page 78.

  • Page 94: Grounding Using Rg-6 Quad-Shielded Cable

    DANGER Do not attempt to ground the two-way antenna dish unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with NEC code. Failure to properly ground the two-way antenna dish may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION The National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes require the two-way antenna dish to be grounded to the alternating current main earth ground point.
  • Page 95 Ground screw Figure 35: The ground screw 5. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the ground screw. Use the needle nose pliers to bend the ground wire clockwise around the ground screw, in between the washer and the transmitter. 6.

  • Page 96: Grounding Using Rg-6 Non-Quad Shielded Cable

    Receive cable (RG6) Transmit cable (RG6) Ground wire (8 AWG aluminum) AC Mains GND Block 1. Gnd Rod 1. Gnd Rod 2.Water Pipe 2. Water Pipe 3. AC Gnd Wire AC GND Wire GND Block Wire Universal Mount Mast Ground (GND) G-26076 F 07/08/03 Figure 36: Grounding the mast using RG-6 quad-shielded cable...
  • Page 97 1. Insert the 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch hex-head grounding bolt through the grounding hole on the mast foot (see Figure 37). Grounding bolt 1/4-inch washer Star washer Ground wire G-26051 F 06/24/03 Figure 37: Inserting the grounding bolt through the grounding hole 2.

  • Page 98: Grounding The Metal Pole

    Receive cable (RG6) Transmit cable (RG6) Ground wire (8 AWG aluminum) AC Mains GND Block 1. Gnd Rod 1. Gnd Rod 2.Water Pipe 2. Water Pipe 3. AC Gnd Wire AC GND Wire GND Block Wire Universal Mount Mast Ground (GND) G-26073 F 07/07/03 Figure 38: Grounding the mast using RG-6 non-quad shielded cable...
  • Page 99 If you install RG-6 non-quad shield coaxial cable, the mast requires a separate ground rod; the NEC requires that a 6 AWG copper wire must connect this mast ground rod to the building earth ground. Remember that if you determine you want to install the optional ground rod to earth main ground, you must call the local utility companies and have them mark a safe spot for you to pound the ground rod into the ground near the metal pole.

  • Page 100: Grounding Using Rg-6 Quad-Shielded Cable

    DANGER Do not attempt to ground the two-way antenna dish unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with NEC code. Failure to properly ground the two-way antenna dish may result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION Call local utility companies before installing the optional ground rod to avoid striking underground cables, pipes, or lines.

  • Page 101: Grounding Using Rg-6 Non-Quad Shielded Cable

    Metal Pole Ground wire (8 AWG alumimum Receive cable (RG6 Quad-shie Transmit cable (RG6 Quad-shi Ground Clamp To ground block To ground block T0129019 Figure 39: Grounding the metal pole using RG-6 quad-shielded cable Grounding using RG-6 This procedure is optional. You may have to use this procedure if you are not using an RG-6 quad-shielded cable, or if it is required non-quad shielded cable by local codes.

  • Page 102: Grounding The Metal Pole Using Rg-6 Non-Quad Shielded Cable

    6. Attach the loop to the ground clamp or grounding lug on the metal pole and the other end of the grounding wire to the clamp on the ground rod. 7. Bend one end of the 6 AWG copper ground wire in a 1-1/2-inch loop.

  • Page 103: Grounding The Non-Penetrating Mount

    Grounding the If a non-penetrating mount is used for a residential installation, ground it the same way you would ground a trimast mount. If the non-penetrating mount non-penetrating mount is installed on the roof, ground it the same way you would ground a trimast roof install. If the non-penetrating mount is installed on a level ground surface, ground it as you would a pole mount.
  • Page 104 To building ground From radio T0139130 Figure 42: Wrap ground wire once around canister screw Chapter 5 • Grounding requirements 1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04...

  • Page 105: Building Cable

    Appendix A Building cable Faulty cable installation is one of the most frequent causes of service interruption or quality of service problems. And one of the most common faulty cable installation practices is the installation of poorly terminated cable. This appendix contains instructions for the HNS recommended method of installing 360°...

  • Page 106: Fold Back Braid

    3. Place the coax in the stripper tool. See Figure 2. Figure 2: Place in stripper tool 4. Twirl the strip tool around the cable 5 or 10 turns until the "crunching" stops. 5. Pull off the stripped material.Fold back the remaining braid so that there is only one layer of foil left against the center white dielectric.
  • Page 107 6. Insert the cable into the connector. When inserted properly, the white insulator of the cable should be flush with the metal flange. See Figure 4. Figure 4: White insulator flush with metal flange 7. Insert the cable and connector into the crimp tool. See Figure Figure 5: Insert connector and cable into crimp tool Appendix A •...
  • Page 108 8. Squeeze the crimp tool until the connection is sealed. See Figure 7 and Figure 8. Figure 6: Start of squeeze Figure 7: Finishing crimp 9. Remove the cable and the connector from the crimp tool. The white dielectric should be flush with the connector base. In addition, the jacket around the connection should be smooth and regular, with no crimps or cuts.

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