Introduction - Hughes DW 3000 One-Way Installation Manual

INTRODUCTION

This Satellite Dish Installation Guide Model: DW 3000 One-
Way provides information required to assemble your satellite
dish and establish contact with the satellite.
OTHER USEFUL GUIDES
The installation guide included with the software and indoor
equipment gives an overview of the entire installation process,
including the modem and software installation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE SATELLITE BROADBAND SYS-
TEM
The satellite broadband system consists of several major com-
ponents:
• The receive modem
• The satellite dish assembly that is installed outside
• Cables for connecting the receive modem and your computer
• Software
• This guide and the installation guide included with the soft-
ware and indoor equipment
This guide is intended for an installer experienced in perform-
ing the various installation tasks. Depending on how you will
install the satellite dish, you may be required to:
• Use a power drill to drill holes into your house.
• Locate rafters or trusses and drill holes in the exact center of
them.
• Determine whether there are water pipes, electrical wiring, or
gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling.
• Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall, under
floors, and through interior walls.
• Ground the satellite dish and coaxial cable as recommended
in the National Electrical Code (published by the National
Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269).
If you do not feel comfortable performing these tasks or com-
plying with installation requirements, contact your dealer, or
call 1-866-347-3292 for information on having your system
installed by an authorized professional installer.
INSTALLATION AND YOUR HOME
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a rule
that generally forbids local governments and homeowners
associations from preventing installation of DBS dishes one
meter or smaller in size (in Alaska, the dish size limit does not
apply). For more information, please visit the FCC's Web site
at www.fcc.gov. Use the site search engine to find the FCC
Fact Sheet on Placement of Antennas.
BASIC STEPS OF SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATION
To install your satellite dish, follow these basic steps:
1. Install the software and receive modem so that you can
determine pointing values for your satellite dish
2. Choose an installation site
3. Select a mounting method
4. Install the mount
5. Assemble the satellite dish
6. Install the satellite dish on the mount
7. Run cable and ground wire to connect and ground the entire
assembly
8. Aim the satellite dish
Note: if you think you may later upgrade to the
two-way option (both receive and transmit signals
via satellite), you should at this time install the
antenna assembly in a location or manner not
readily accessible to children and at least 5 feet
above ground.
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