AdventistSat Fortec Mercury II Installation Manual

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AdventistSat Installation Guide

Fortec Mercury II

v.6 4.29.2008

Satellite System for Reception of Satellite AMC4

Important Notice:

activated before installation. Please follow the simple

activation process on page 23 of this manual.

Professional Installers:

Quick Install Guide on Pages 34 - 36

Your equipment must be

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Page 1 AdventistSat Installation Guide Fortec Mercury II v.6 4.29.2008 Satellite System for Reception of Satellite AMC4 Important Notice: Your equipment must be activated before installation. Please follow the simple activation process on page 23 of this manual. Professional Installers: Quick Install Guide on Pages 34 - 36...
Page 2 Important Notice: Your equipment must be activated before installation. Please follow the simple activation process on page 23 of this manual. Important Installation Notice: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled that local government zoning or homeowner’s associations may not prevent the installation of satellite antennas one meter (39”) or smaller in diameter, unless legitimate safety restrictions such as ﬁre codes are in effect.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page AdventistSat V.101 Parts List Important Safeguards Site Survey Dish Assembly Universal Post Mount Assembly and Install Dish Aiming Angles Connect Receiver and Television Activate Preprogrammed Channels Locate Satellite and Peak Signal Quality Grounding the System Basic Operation...
Page 5 Grounding the system as recommended in the National Electric Code. NOTE: If you don’t feel completely comfortable with these tasks, please contact AdventistSat toll free at 866-552-6882 or local 916- 677-6228 for information on having your system installed by a local installer.
Page 6: Parts List
Deluxe AdventistSat Satellite System Parts Reﬂector (1) Tripod Support Leg (2) LNBF ARM (1) Post (1) LNBF Arm Supports (2) Installation Kit (1) Dish Accessory Kit (1) Satellite Receiver (1) LNBF (1) Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver 10, 11mm Socket Drill and Bits...
Page 7: Important Safeguards
Please refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel only. Note: Hardware / software modiﬁcations not expressly authorized by AdventistSat will void any system warranty. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use your receiver’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Page 8 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 9 Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 10 ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Heat The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any product that produces heat. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 11 Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Modiﬁcation to the hardware or software without authorization by AdventistSat the will result in voiding any warranty. Service assistance may be arranged by contacting AdventistSat technical support at 866-552-6882.
Page 12: Site Survey
US and Canada. In Mexico call 800-727-1080. Will a AdventistSat System work at your home? Before assembling any equipment it is important to verify that the installation location has a suitable area to safely and securely mount the satellite dish and have a clear line of site to receive the satellite signal.
Page 13 Francisco, you must have a clear line to the Southeast. Compass Azimuth Reading: _______________ If you wish to schedule your own installation, visit http://www.ftainstall.com . This site will introduce you to local professionals and also laypersons who install Christian satellite systems as a ministry outreach. www.AdventistSat.com Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 14 Please note that the Elevation Angle Finder is only used for the site check and cannot be used to set the elevation angle of the dish. The elevation scale on the back of the dish is used for setting the correct elevation angle. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 15 Wall Mount Roof Mount The AdventistSat system includes a heavy duty universal wall / roof post mount. This mount can be attached at almost any angle and provides a stable secure mount even in high wind regions if properly attached.
Page 16: Dish Assembly
ﬂat? If any area of the edge is raised by even an 1/8th of an inch reception of the satellite signal could be affected! It is important to check the reﬂector for warping before assembly of the satellite dish. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 17 Hex Nut 10mm Hex Tap Bolt M6 - 90mm Fastener Insert Please contact AdventistSat at 866-552-6882 if any of these parts are missing or damaged. Most replacement or damaged hardware items can be found at a local hardware supply store. www.AdventistSat.com...
Page 18 A is visible on the Post Clamp, the dish has been assembled to use Scale B for measuring the Elevation Angle. After verifying the reﬂector is not warped, mount to the Elevation Bracket and attach the two LNBF arm support arms. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 19 Example: If the Aiming Coordinates specify a LNBF Rotation of -30, estimate and add an additional 10° (two additional marks) and set the center pointer to a -30° clockwise position. www.AdventistSat.com Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 20: Universal Post Mount Assembly And Install
Center the bubble in the level then tighten the 4 ﬂange bolts to secure the post. It is very important to make sure that the post is perfectly plumb (level on all sides). ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 21 The post is not designed to solely support the dish. If you hire a local installer, please be sure that the legs are installed. AdventistSat will chargeback contracted professional installers if the Tripod Support Legs are not installed.
Page 22: Dish Aiming Angles
(leveled on all sides). The dish elevation angle cannot be set using an angle ﬁnder on the LNBF arm or on the face of the dish. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 23 Semi-tighten the post clamp nuts, but allow the dish to be just loose enough to be moved left or right by gripping the elevation bracket with applying light pressure. www.AdventistSat.com Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 24: Connect Receiver And Television
Remove the satellite receiver and remote control from the packaging. Inspect the unit before operation. If any equipment is damaged or if you have any questions, please immediately contact AdventistSat at 866-552-6882. Install the two included AAA batteries into the remote control.
Page 25: Activate Preprogrammed Channels
Activate Preprogrammed Channels This equipment must be activated for the preprogrammed AdventistSat Television and Radio Services on satellite AMC4. Press the STB button on the remote to control the Set Top Box with the universal remote control. If required, press VOL/Right arrow to select an alternative language.
Page 26: Locate Satellite And Peak Signal Quality
Note: Setting the LNBF Rotation is extremely important! If the LNBF Rotation is not set to the approximate angle , the satellite signal might not be found. ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 27 Press CH/DOWN arrow to place the receiver on Hope Channel, Ch. 1 (This is a weaker transponder). Verify the Quality reading is 50% or better. If not, peak Quality reading by ﬁne tuning the dish angles and the LNBF rotation. www.AdventistSat.com Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 28 If the Signal Quality reading remains low after attempting any combination of these adjustments, it is possible that the dish was not checked for warping or corrected before assembling the dish. Record Signal Quality Sample Readings CH # Channel Name Quality % Quality % Installation Notes: ©2008 AdventistSat.com...
Page 29: Grounding The System
Often these cables are not rated for satellite applications or have splitters and other devices that are not compatible with a AdventistSat satellite system. Always connect the RG-6 type coax cable directly from the satellite dish LNBF through the grounding block and attach to the LNBF IN Digital connection on the rear of the Satellite Receiver.
Page 30: Basic Operation
CH/DOWN buttons. The volume is adjusted by pressing the VOL/UP or VOL/DOWN buttons. Note: Volume is also controlled by the TV. AdventistSat suggests that the satellite receiver volume be set at mid-level and use the TV to adjust the sound level.
Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions
Snow or ice build up can interfere with the satellite signal. Mount the dish where snow can be gently brushed off. Dish covers and heaters are available for locations with regular ice and snow accumulations. www.AdventistSat.com Toll Free 866-552-6882...
Page 32 This receiver is capable of automatically programming these additional TV and Radio services. Many free national and international services are available. Do this at your own risk, as AdventistSat will only provide the warranty free technical support for the reception of the AdventistSat programming.
Page 33: Connection Examples
VCR or DVD Recorder Please consult the owners manual provided with TV, VCR or other device that will be connected to the AdventistSat satellite receiver. The manual will include important connection and operational information. Please contact AdventistSat technical support for assistance in connecting the receiver to a television.
Page 34: Accessories
Accessories * prices in US Dollar AdventistSat carries a large selection of satellite accessories and replacement items. Please call 866-552-6882 or www.adventistsat. com for additional items or to place an order. Non-Penetrating Roof Mount Glorystar Satellite System Extra Mercury II Receiver...
Page 35: Limited Warranty
Sales Invoice by the original purchaser. Annual warranty extension and telephone technical support is available for a $19.95 fee. AdventistSat agrees to repair or replace the unit at no charge within the warranty period, provided that the item is delivered to a AdventistSat service center in the original packaging and appropriately protected and packaged for shipment.
Page 36: Quick Install Guide For Professional Installers
This is a summary of the installation process. This section is designed for use ONLY by the experienced professional installer. AdventistSat equipment is preprogrammed to receive all Adventist Television and Radio Services on satellite AMC4. Follow these steps to activate the preprogrammed channels.
Page 37 ﬂat. Perform a thorough site survey using the included dish aiming coordinates for AdventistSat Twin Satellite System. Verify line of site for AMC4 101w co-located at the DirecTV 101w location. Install the dish on either the universal roof/wall mounting post or mounted on a steel post set in concrete.
Page 38 Installer Tip: If you are having trouble locating the satellites, remove the AdventistSat LNBFs from the clamp and install a DirecTV LNBF into the LNBF clamp. Locate the DirecTV 101w satellite with a meter or DirecTV receiver. Replace the AdventistSat LNBF into the clamp.
Page 39: Site Check: Elevation Finder Tool
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