Grounding Using Rg-6 Quad-Shielded Cable - Hughes DiRECWAY HNS 1035930-0001 Site Preparation Manual

Grounding using RG-6
quad-shielded cable
Chapter 5 • Grounding requirements
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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. Striking or cutting underground cables, pipes, or lines
can cause personal injury or property damage.
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.
• Grounding the system helps protect against damage
caused by static voltage buildup, nearby lightning
strikes, and power line crossings.
• Failure to ground the two-way antenna dish will void the
warranty.
To ground the metal pole using an RG-6 quad-shielded cable:
1. Install the 2-3/8-inch pole ground clamp on the metal pole, 18
inches above the soil or the concrete base.
2. Bend one end of the 8 AWG aluminum ground wire in a
1-1/2-inch loop.
3. Attach the loop to the pole ground clamp.
4. Route the wire up the pole to the transmitter ground screw. It
is the metal screw on the rear right of the transmitter; GND is
stamped below it.
5. 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. Use tie wraps to hold the coaxial cable and ground wire to the
mast. The final configuration should match Figure 39.