Dish Assembly; Mounting Locations - Shaw Shawdirect Installation Manual

Key points to remember when installing your Shaw Direct System:
d o not drill any holes until you've confirmed the best location for the dish.
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m ake sure the installation of the dish conforms to local electrical and
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building codes, zoning requirements and other applicable laws and
regulations. if you are unsure, contact a local electrician or building
inspector for assistance.
F or possible periodic removal of snow, choose a site that is easily
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accessible.
e nsure there are no visible obstructions between the dish and your line of
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sight to the satellites. Keep in mind that trees will grow up and outward and
may eventually block the signal.
t he maximum allowable length for the rG-6 coaxial cable connecting
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the receiver to your dish is 125 feet. consult Shaw direct if the cable will
exceed this length.
U se only rG-6 grade coaxial cable. Using lower grade rG-59 coaxial cable
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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:
U nder power lines
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W here it may be easily tampered with
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W here it is exposed to high winds, during windy or stormy conditions
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2. moUntinG LocationS

Your dish will typically 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:
t he mounting surface should be flat, even and in good condition.
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i f you install the dish on the roof or side of your house, be sure to attach
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the bolts into a building stud, rafter or other solid surface.
W hen mounting on the roof of your house, use an adequate/approved
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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.
We do not recommend:
m ounting the dish on a railing
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i nstalling the dish on aluminum or vinyl siding (these are unlikely to be
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structurally sound)
Keep grounding requirements in mind (see section 10 for additional
information on grounding).
note: We do not recommend mounting the dish on the roof unless absolutely
necessary. We also recommend that you consult a building expert for future tips
on preventing roof leakage.

3. diSh aSSemBLY

Step 1: To avoid losing any hardware components, select a clear
area for dish assembly.
Step 2: On the Universal Mount, insert the (2) 1/4˝ X 1/2˝ Carriage
Head Bolts (Mast Adjusting Bolts), through the mast and the
curved slot of the mount. Capture with (2) 1/4˝ External Tooth
Washers and (2) 1/4˝ Whiz Nuts. Tighten the bolts just enough to
hold in place (see Figure A).
FiGUre a
assemble mast adjusting Bolts with Whiz nut loose
enough to allow movement in curved slot, without
damage to painted surface.
1/4˝ External Tooth Washer,
both sides
Universal
Mount
1/4˝ x 1/2˝ Carriage Head Bolt
(Mast Adjusting Bolt)
Step 3: Attach the dish to the Clamp Mount Assembly using the
(2) 1/4˝ X 1-3/4˝ Long Carriage Head Bolts (Antenna Mounting
Bolts-Painted Head), (2) 1/4 Flat Washers and (2) 1/4˝ Whiz Nuts.
Ensure the Center Pivot Pin on the Clamp Mount Assembly is
inserted in the mating hole of the Dish (see Figure B).
Universal
Mount
Assembly
1/4˝ Whiz Nut
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