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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. Store it for possible future use.
PARTS NEEDED
• Metal pole, 2-3/8 inch outside diameter, schedule 40 galvanized
water pipe, 9 feet long
• Three 40-pound bags of quick-setting concrete
DANGER
• If the satellite dish contacts electric power lines, you
will be killed or seriously injured.
• Before starting the installation procedure, make sure
there are no power lines nearby.
DANGER
• Call local utility companies before digging to avoid
striking underground cables, pipes, or lines.
• Striking or cutting underground cables, pipes, or lines
can cause personal injury or property damage.
1. Use the hacksaw to cut the bottom edge of the pole at a 45-
degree angle (see Figure 23). This will prevent the pole
from rotating over time.
2. Dig a hole at least 8 inches in diameter and at least 36
inches deep (see Figure 24). If you live in an area where the
frost line goes below 30 inches, dig the hole at least 6 inches
deeper than the frost line.
3. Place the bottom 3 feet of the pole in the hole and use rocks
or similar objects to stabilize the pole vertically.
4. With the carpenter's level, plumb the pole along its side.
Use at least two different locations at right angles to each
other (see Figure 25).
5. When the pole is plumb, use rocks or guy wires and stakes
to hold it in place.
Note: In order for the installation to be successful, the pole must be
plumb. Make sure the pole is securely held in place while the concrete
is drying.
6. Confirm the pole is still plumb and adjust if necessary.
7. Prepare the quick-drying concrete according to directions
on the package and fill the hole. Slope the top of the con-
crete downward away from the pole to improve drainage.
8. Let the concrete dry for 24 hours.
Continue with section "Installing the Cap Onto the Satellite
Dish" on page 23.
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TOOLS NEEDED
• Hole digging tools
• Wheelbarrow or concrete mixing box
• Carpenter's level
Cut this section from the pole
Figure 23
Metal post
8 inches
mínimum
Figure 24
Carpenter's level
Plumb vial
Bubble
Bubble must
be centered
between
marks
Pole
Pole
(top view)
Level
Figure 25
• Pencil
• Hacksaw
Pole
10-inch to 2-inch
slope for water run-off
Grade
36 inches
mínimum
6 inches below
frost line
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