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SELECTING A MOUNTING OPTION
Based on the satellite dish installation site, decide on the best
surface for mounting your satellite dish. The base plate and
mast assembly that came with your satellite dish is called a uni-
versal mount. Some mounting options require only the univer-
sal mount. Other mounting options require that you also use
the two struts (called a brace kit) that came assembled with
your satellite dish kit. The struts slip over the mast and provide
addition support.
CAUTION
• Before installing the universal mount brace kit, you
should obtain an analysis from a structural engineer to
confirm that the installation site is suitable for mounting
your satellite dish using the brace kit.
• Failure to ensure that the installation site is capable of
supporting the weight of the satellite dish could result
in personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
The satellite dish should not be installed on a wood frame
roof unless the interior of the roof is unfinished so that
placement of lag screws can be verified and the roof
reinforced if necessary.
Note: If you plan to later upgrade your system to two-way (both
receive and transmit signals via satellite), you must install the satellite
dish in a location not readily accessible to children and at least 5 feet
above ground to avoid any risk of harm from radio frequency energy
emitted when transmitting signals to the satellite.
Note: Professional installation of your one-way satellite dish is
strongly recommended. If you do install the satellite dish yourself, you
must:
• Follow the instructions in this manual precisely
• Install the satellite dish no higher than 30 feet above grade
• Install the satellite dish only on approved surfaces, and NOT on
any other surfaces
• If necessary, be able to locate wood members from behind the roof
• If necessary, install lag screws in the center of wood members
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INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ON A WOOD DECK POST
You can use the universal mount to install the satellite dish on a
6-inch x 6-inch Southern Pine wood deck post.
See "Installing The Mount on a Wooden Deck Post" on
page 12.
Figure 3
INSTALLING THE SATELLITE DISH ON TYPICAL WOOD
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
You can use the universal mount and brace kit to install the sat-
ellite dish on typical wood roof construction.
See "Installing the Mount on a Wood Framed Roof" on
page 15.
Figure 4
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