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- Page 1 Satellite Dish Installation Guide Model: DW 3000 One-Way 1031361-0202 Revision B November 19, 2001...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2000-2001 Hughes Network Systems, a Hughes Electronics Corporation company All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems, a Hughes Electronics Corporation company. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Hughes Network Systems, 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, Maryland 20876.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Satellite Dish Kit Components ......1 Conventions Used in this Guide ......2 A Word to the Do-It-Yourselfer . -
Page 5: Satellite Dish Kit Components
SATELLITE DISH KIT COMPONENTS YOUR SATELLITE DISH KIT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Mast and Base Satellite Dish (rear view) Plate Feed Arm Azimuth/Elevation Cap LNB/Waveguide Assembly Shroud Also included are the indoor items that are necessary to connect the satellite dish Brace kit and your computer. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE The following conventions are used throughout this guide to help you become familiar with possible safety and equipment hazards. This safety alert symbol is used to alert you to hazards or hazardous situations that can result in personal injury. A signal word, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION, is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and potential severity of injury. -
Page 7: A Word To The Do-It-Yourselfer
A WORD TO THE DO-IT-YOURSELFER We recommend you ask a professional satellite installer to mount your satellite dish and run your cables, but we recognize that some people will elect to do their own installation. If you are one of these people, or if you are undecided about whether or not to perform your own installation, please consider the following. - Page 8 Type of installation Parts you must supply Tools you must supply ALL INSTALLATIONS • Coaxial cable (see “Cable specifications” on • Compass page 9) • Angle finder or protractor • Weatherproof 360° cable connectors • Carpenter’s level • Cable ties •...
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Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This Satellite Dish Installation Guide Model: DW 3000 One- BASIC STEPS OF SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATION Way provides information required to assemble your satellite To install your satellite dish, follow these basic steps: dish and establish contact with the satellite. 1. -
Page 10: Installing Software And Locating The Satellite
INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND LOCATING THE SATELLITE Before you can install the satellite dish, you must select an installation site. Before you can select an installation site, you must deter- mine the direction you will aim the satellite dish. You determine that direction by installing the system software, which will tell you the direction. -
Page 11: Choosing Where To Install The Satellite Dish
CHOOSING WHERE TO INSTALL THE SATELLITE DISH TOOLS NEEDED • Hand-held magnetic compass • Angle finder or protractor • Carpenter’s level or straight edge CAUTION • People can trip, fall into or otherwise bump into the sat- ellite dish. • Lacerations, bruises, or other impact injuries could occur. - Page 12 CHOOSING WHERE TO INSTALL THE SATELLITE DISH 4. Using the angle finder and a carpenter’s level or straight tions (such as buildings or trees) blocking the view. Take edge, verify that there is an unobstructed line-of-sight into account future tree growth; if you are installing during toward the satellite as shown in the diagram below.
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Page 13: Cable Specifications
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS Note: Coaxial cables with copper clad steel center conductor are not recommended. Note: Do not use splitters. Note: Line amplifiers are required for Receive cable runs of more than 150 ft. You must use plenum grade cable if the cable is to be run in plenum space which is carrying return air for the air circulation system, Check local laws to see if plenum grade cable is required in other locations. -
Page 14: Selecting A Mounting Option
SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ON A WOOD DECK POST Based on the satellite dish installation site, decide on the best surface for mounting your satellite dish. The base plate and You can use the universal mount to install the satellite dish on a mast assembly that came with your satellite dish is called a uni- 6-inch x 6-inch Southern Pine wood deck post. - Page 15 SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ON CONCRETE OR CON- INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ON A METAL POLE CRETE MASONRY WALLS You can install the satellite dish directly on a 9-foot metal pole. If you choose this mount option you will not need the universal You can use the universal mount to install the satellite dish on mount or universal mount brace kit.
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Page 16: Installing The Mount On A Wooden Deck Post
INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON A WOODEN DECK POST The satellite dish can be installed on a 6-inch x 6-inch Southern Pine wood deck support post. The post can be no more than 8 feet tall. It must be adequately attached at top and bottom. Posts made of other species of wood may be used as long as their material properties match or exceed those of Southern Pine. - Page 17 INSTALLING THE MAST ONTO A WOODEN DECK POST INSTALLATION PROCEDURE DANGER Top left center Top right center • If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you will be killed or seriously injured. • Before starting the installation procedure, make sure Top center there are no power lines nearby.
- Page 18 INSTALLING THE MAST ONTO A WOODEN DECK POST 9. Install a 3/8-inch washer on a 3/8-inch x 4-inch lag screw. 10. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to screw the lag screw into the top center hole of the base plate (see Figure 11). You may need to swing the mast out of the way temporarily.
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Page 19: Installing The Mount On A Wood Framed Roof
INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON A WOOD FRAMED ROOF You can install the satellite dish onto a wood framed roof. You must use the brace kit. The minimum size for roof truss members is 2 inches x 4 inches. Roof rafters must be nominal 2x material (2x4, 2x6, etc.) Either size roof rafters or trusses must be16 to 24 inches on center. - Page 20 INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON A WOOD FRAMED ROOF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER • If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you Centerline will be killed or seriously injured. Corner holes • Before starting the installation procedure, make sure there are no power lines nearby. Center hole lag Top center hole CAUTION...
- Page 21 INSTALLING THE MAST ON A WOOD FRAMED ROOF 4. With an assistant place the base plate on the centerline at the spot you plan to install it (see Figure 15). 5. Plumb the mast in two perpendicular directions (Figure 16). If you successfully plumb the mast proceed to step 6.
- Page 22 INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON A WOOD FRAMED ROOF 16. Fill the holes with silicone sealant. 17. Install a 3/8-inch washer on each of the 3/8-inch x 2-inch lag screws. 18. Use a 9/16-inch socket wrench to screw the lag screw into the four holes.
- Page 23 INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON A WOOD FRAMED ROOF 9. Detach the strut from the mounting plate and repeat step 5 through step 9 for the lower center hole. Reattach the strut when done. 10. Secure the collar to the mast by using a 7/16-inch socket wrench to tighten the Nylock nut installed on the bolt.
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Page 24: Installing The Mount On Concrete Or Concrete Masonry Walls
INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON CONCRETE OR CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS The satellite dish can be attached to concrete masonry (cinder blocks) or concrete walls. The concrete masonry (cinder block) or con- crete walls must be a minimum of 8 inches thick. Attachment anchors can be placed no closer than 12 inches from any discontinuous surface, such as a window, door, or edge of a wall. - Page 25 INSTALLING THE MOUNT ON CONCRETE OR CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE DANGER Corner holes • If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you will be killed or seriously injured. • Before starting the installation procedure, make sure Top center hole there are no power lines nearby.
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Page 26: Installing The Mount Onto A Metal Pole
INSTALLING THE MOUNT ONTO A METAL POLE The satellite dish can be installed on a metal pole that you place in the ground. With this option, you will attach the dish and cap mount directly to the pole. Note: With a metal pole installation, you will not need the mast and base plate included in your satellite dish kit. -
Page 27: Installing The Cap Onto The Satellite Dish
INSTALLING THE CAP ONTO THE SATELLITE DISH PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • Azimuth/Elevation (AZ/EL) cap assembly • 5/16-inch flat washers • 7/16-inch open-end wrench or socket wrench • Satellite dish Qty: 4 • 1/2-inch open-end wrench or socket wrench • 5/16-inch Nylock nuts, Qty: 4 •... - Page 28 INSTALLING THE CAP ONTO THE SATELLITE DISH 14. Place the AZ/EL cap over the studs sticking out from the back of the satellite dish (see Figure 30). Make sure the AZ/EL cap mount bolt holes are properly aligned with the Read the leading edge of the red elevation mark.
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Page 29: Installing The Lnb/Waveguide
INSTALLING THE LNB/WAVEGUIDE PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • LNB/Waveguide assembly • Feed arm • Allen wrench (supplied) • M4 Allen screws, Qty: 4 • O-ring • M4 Lock washers, Qty: 4 1. Facing the front of the feed arm, locate the red mark on the right side of the rectangular section with four holes (see Figure 31). -
Page 30: Connecting The Feed Arm To The Satellite Dish
CONNECTING THE FEED ARM TO THE SATELLITE DISH PARTS NEEDED 1. Insert the 5/16-18 wedge nut thin end first into the slot pro- • Feed arm with feed assembly (LNB and waveguide) attached vided on the back of the satellite dish. The wedge nut is •... -
Page 31: Installing The Satellite Dish/Cap Assembly Onto The Mast
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH/CAP ASSEMBLY ONTO THE MAST PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • Satellite dish/cap assembly • 1/2-inch open-end wrench • Mast • Grease 1. Lightly grease the area at the end of the mast or metal pole 3. Lift the satellite dish/cap assembly and slide the AZ/EL cap that will be covered by the AZ/EL cap. -
Page 32: Installing And Routing Interior Cable
INSTALLING AND ROUTING INTERIOR CABLE PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • RG-6 coaxial cable • Electric drill and 1/2-inch bit • Cable ties • String • Silicone sealant • Screwdriver (if install wall plate) • 14 AWG copper/8 AWG aluminum grounding wire This section consists of routing a coaxial cable from the out- 1. -
Page 33: Installing Exterior Cables And Connecting To Ground Block
INSTALLING EXTERIOR CABLES AND CONNECTING TO GROUND BLOCK PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • Type RG-6 coaxial cable • Cable ties or U-shaped tacks • Flat-blade screwdriver • Hammer • 14 AWG copper/ 8 AWG ground wire • If needed, split bolt and clamp •... -
Page 34: Connecting The Coaxial Cable To The Lnb
CONNECTING THE COAXIAL CABLE TO THE LNB Connect the cable and the LNB so as to achieve a configuration like that in the illustrations below. Remember that it may require some patience to work all the cable through the feed arm. -
Page 35: Overview Of Grounding The Satellite System
OVERVIEW OF GROUNDING THE SATELLITE SYSTEM POLE MOUNT GROUNDING The two basic methods for mounting the satellite dish (univer- sal mount with or without brace kit and pole mount) require The mast (which is the metal pole in this mount method) is different grounding procedures, as specified in National Elec- grounded to the satellite dish via an NEC-approved ground trical Code (NEC) Articles 250, 800, 810, and 820. -
Page 36: Grounding The Mast
GROUNDING THE MAST PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch hex-head grounding bolt • 8 AWG aluminum ground wire (14 AWG copper • Adjustable wrench • 1/4-inch star washer ground wire if you come within 12 inches of masonry) •... - Page 37 GROUNDING THE MAST GROUNDING USING RG-6 QUAD-SHIELDED CABLE 4. Insert the 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch hex-head grounding bolt through the grounding hole on the mast base plate (see 1. Ren 8 AWG aluminum ground wire (14 AWG copper Figure 43). ground wire if the wire comes within 12 inches of masonry) 5.
- Page 38 GROUNDING THE MAST GROUNDING USING RG-6 NON-QUAD SHIELDED CABLE Optional, or if not using RG-6 quad-shielded cable, or as required by local codes Grounding 1. Insert the 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch hex-head grounding bolt bolt through the grounding hole on the mast base plate (see Figure 43).
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Page 39: Grounding The Metal Pole Mount
GROUNDING THE METAL POLE MOUNT Remember that if you determine you want to install the optional ground rod to earth main ground, that you must call your local utility companies and have them mark a safe spot for you to pound the ground rod into the ground near the metal pole. This will prevent you from contacting pipes or electrical wires or cables with the ground rod. - Page 40 GROUNDING THE METAL POLE MOUNT GROUNDING USING RG-6 QUAD-SHIELDED CABLE 5. Lay the end of the ground wire parallel to the coaxial cable connector 1. Install the 2-3/8-inch pole ground clamp on the metal pole. 6. Install the 3/8-inch hose clamp on the crimped part of the F- Install it 13 inches above the soil or the concrete base.
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Page 41: Grounding The Metal Pole
GROUNDING THE METAL POLE GROUNDING USING RG-6 NON-QUAD SHIELDED CABLE 3. Attach the 2-3/8-inch ground clamp about one foot from the base of the metal pole mount. Optional, or if not using RG-6 quad-shielded cable, or as 4. Attach the ground rod clamp to the ground rod. required by local codes 5. -
Page 42: Attaching The Shroud
ATTACHING THE SHROUD PARTS NEEDED TOOLS NEEDED • Shroud • #2 Phillips-head screwdriver The shroud helps protect the feed assembly and improves its appearance. Note that one side of the shroud is wider than the other. You place the wider side on the right side of the feed assembly, as you face the satellite dish. -
Page 43: Pointing The Satellite Dish
POINTING THE SATELLITE DISH TOOLS NEEDED THE ITERATIVE PROCESS OF POINTING THE DISH • Compass You will be making three adjustments on your satellite dish: • 1/2-inch open-end or socket wrench polarization (rotation of the satellite dish), azimuth (pointing • 7/16 open-end wrench side to side), and elevation (pointing up or down). - Page 44 POINTING THE SATELLITE DISH Check to see if the elevation reference and polarization set- 2. If you have not already done so, tighten the three mast tings are still at their correct values. If not, return to page 23 clamp nuts all the way; then loosen them just enough to and follow the instructions to align them at their correct val- move the satellite dish side to side and adjust the azimuth.
- Page 45 POINTING THE SATELLITE DISH 3. Obtain the azimuth value from page 6 of this manual. 5. Stand behind the satellite dish and point the front of the sat- ellite dish to the left of the estimated bearing to the satellite 4.
- Page 46 POINTING THE SATELLITE DISH THE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Aligning the satellite dish is usually a two-person task. If, how- • Verify coaxial cable connections at the LNB, the receive modem, ever, the satellite dish is close enough to the computer for the and all the connections in between.
- Page 47 POINTING THE SATELLITE DISH AFTER THE SATELLITE IS DETECTED number that was previously achieved. Achieving this maxi- mum signal strength is called “peaking the signal.” The following steps make use of the iterative process described 13. You will now further adjust the elevation. Loosen the two on page 39.
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