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Option #1
Grounding
Grounding
Wire from
Wire from
Cable
Antenna
Grounding
B lock
Cold water
Use grounding wires #10 copper or #8 aluminum
pipe only
Option #2
Cold water pipe only
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Alternate Grounding
Point
Grounding Screw Point
Grounding Wire
from Antenna
Grounding Wire from
Cable Grounding B lock
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Routing RG 6 Cable(s)
STEP
You'll route R G 6 cable from your receiver to the cable grounding
block, then from the grounding block to the triple-head LNB .
B efore starting, inspect the inside of each cable connector for
foreign materials and/or short. Make sure that the copper center
conductor is straight and centered in the connector.
Run cable from receiver
Verify that there are no wires or pipes blocking the location
where you want to feed the coaxial cables into your home. Drill
a 1/2 inch hole for each cable. Connect cable to the " S at In"
jack on the back of your receiver. To prevent short, leave
receiver unplugged until S tep 9.
Connect to grounding block
Mount the grounding block close to the point of cable entry
into the house. Connect cable to grounding block as shown.
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Grounding Cable and Antenna
STEP
Grounding the antenna and cable grounding block help protect
the satellite receiver system and other components from
lightning damage.
Ground wire can be attached anywhere on the metal part of
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the antenna, but there is a convenient grounding screw at
one side of the mast base. Installation should comply with
local codes and the National Electric Code (NEC, Sections
250 and 810).
Grounding point can be outside metal cold water pipe at
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point of entry (no gas or hot water pipes), 8-foot ground rod,
grounded metallic service raceway, grounded electric service
equip enclosure, etc. Option #1: B oth ground wires go to the
same ground point. If the two grounding points are different,
a #6 copper wire should be connected between them. Option
#2: The dish antenna grounding wire goes to grounding block
first, then to the grounding point.
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