Grounding The Metal Pole Mount - Hughes DW 3000 One-Way Installation Manual

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.
Note: if you do not use RG6 quad shielded cable (CommScope 5781 or equivalent) you MUST use the optional method of grounding.
PARTS NEEDED
• 5/8-inch x 10-foot ground rod
• Ground rod clamp
• 1/-inch x 2-3/8-inch ground clamp for metal pole
(available at local hardware store)
DANGER
• Failure to properly ground the antenna dish
may result in severe personal injury or death.
• Do not attempt to ground the antenna dish
unless you have the skills to do so in accordance with
NEC code.
DANGER
• Call local utility companies before installing the
optional ground rod to avoid striking underground
cables, pipes, or lines.
• Striking or cutting underground cables, pipes, or lines
can cause personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
• The National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes
require the two-way antenna dish to be grounded to
the alternating current main earth ground point.
• Grounding the system helps protect against damage
caused by static voltage buildup, nearby lightning
strikes, and power line crossings.
• Failure to ground the antenna dish will void
your warranty.
• Cable ties
• 8 AWG aluminum ground wire
• 14 AWG copper ground wire (optional)
• 6 AWG copper ground wire (optional)
• 3/8-inch hose clamp
TOOLS NEEDED
• Adjustable wrench
• Lineman pliers
• Ladder or step ladder
• Sledge hammer
• 14/8/6 AWG wire cutters
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