Ground And Wire The Satellite Antenna - Bell EXPRESSVU 2700 Installation And Setup

Installation Guide

GROUND AND WIRE THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

As with any such electronic devices, the satellite antenna and the coaxial cable(s) should
be grounded in accordance with local electrical codes to protect against damage caused
by lightning strikes and other electrical discharges. This section provides some
suggestions on grounding both satellite antennae and the cable.
BEFORE YOU START
The following guidelines apply to all grounding
systems:
1. A copper-clad iron rod driven into the soil as close
to your building as possible provides a good
grounding. Check with local codes for details.
2. Locate the grounding block as close to the
grounding rod as possible.
3. Using the shortest path possible, route the coaxial
cable from the LNBF to the coaxial terminal on
one side of the grounding block.
If you are using a dual-port LNBF, route both
coaxial cables to the grounding block.
4. For each coaxial cable attached to the grounding block, connect a second coaxial cable
onto the coaxial terminal on the other side of the grounding block. This is the cable
that you will route into the building to the receiver.
5. Connect the grounding block to the grounding rod according to local codes.
INSTALL THE GROUNDING BLOCK
Depending on your mounting site and personal preference, you may want to install the
grounding block onto the side of the building, or on some other sturdy structure near the
satellite antenna. Be sure that the location is stable, and that you bolt the grounding
block down securely.
Locate the grounding block as close to the grounding rod as possible.
Attach the Cable to the Grounding Block
1.Using the shortest path possible, route the coaxial cable
from the LNBF to the coaxial terminal on one side of
the grounding block.
If you are using a dual-port LNBF, route both coaxial cables to
the grounding block.
2.For each coaxial cable attached to the grounding block,
connect a second coaxial cable onto the coaxial terminal on
the other side of the grounding block. This is the cable
that you will route into the building to the receiver.
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