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A. USEFUL INSTALLATION TOOLS
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Large and small blade screwdrivers
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Adjustable Wrench
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Wire Cutters
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Pliers
B. WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR
ANTENNA
Your antenna can be mounted on either the
chimney, the root or on an outside wall or in an
attic. Choose the method that best suits your
particular location.
C. TRANSMISSION LINE
75 Ohm coaxial cable has a Ionger Iife-span than
300 Ohm twinlead cable and is unaffected by
contact with metal or moisture. To install coaxial
cable, begin by connecting the antenna end of the
cable to the antenna balun (supplied with antenna).
Attach the input wires of the balun to the antenna
terminals, Next, run the coaxial cable through a
standout mounted on the mast. This will prevent
the weight of the Iine from pulling on the antenna
connections.
D. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
The mast and transmission Iine should be grounded
for Iightning protection. Run a #8 (or larger),
aluminum or copper wire from a bolt on the mast or
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INSTALLATION TIPS
its base, down to a 8' ground rod. Keep the Iine at
a respectable distance from your transmission wire
to prevent signal interference. A coaxial grounding
block (Channel Master Model 3274), should be
connected to the antenna transmission wire at the
point where it enters the house.
E. AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD
Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your
TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception.
On the roof, Ioosen the U-bolt nuts and turn the
antenna until you get the best reception. Once this
is accomplished, tighten U-bolts nuts securely,
NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different
directions, you will need an antenna rotator.
This will allow you to rotate
pinpoint individual stations from inside your home.
(For more information on rotators, visit www.
channelmaster.com.)
Find the installation you plan to make on the
following pages - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA AND THE
INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE
ACTUAL WORK!
Visit your local retailer or our website for available
mounts and accessories you'll need for your
installation.
From this point, the rest of the coax may be taped
to the mast.
THE TRANSMITTING STATION
the antenna and
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