Elliptical Satellite Dish Assembly

Introduction

This section provides step-by-step directions on how to properly install your satellite dish antenna. Before beginning the installation, verify that you have the latest version of the installation software CD ROM and manual. If you have any questions or find discrepancies about this process please contact your satellite broadband provider.

Recommended Tools and Materials

The following installation tools and materials are not included with the satellite hardware kit. It is recommended that you have these materials available during the installation process.

• Compass
• Torpedo level or equivalent
• 1/2” open ended and/or box wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
• Drill (hammer drill if drilling through brick or concrete)
• 5/16 wood or masonry bit with pull string hole in end
• 5/16 Lag Bolts for a wooden structure or 5/16 concrete anchors for a block or brick wall
• Coaxial Cable (RG-6 60% or better braiding)
• “F” connectors for RG-6 cable
• Silicone caulk
• Permanent marker

Assembly Instructions

First, lay out all the parts included in the satellite dish box (Figures 1 and 2 below).

Figure 1 Packed Satellite Dish	Figure 2 Detail of Mounting Hardware

Lay the dish flat to ensure it is true and not out of shape. Then attach the reflector bracket (shown in Figure 2-16) using four ½” x 1” round head bolts and four ½” hex nuts.

Make sure the arrow is facing up as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

Reflector Bracket

Attach the LNBF Arm (Figure 4) onto the reflector bracket (Figure 5) using two ½” x 1 1/8” Phillips head screws.

Figure 4 LNBF Arm	Figure 5 LNBF Arm Assembled LNBF on Arm and Reflector Bracket

Attach the LNBF onto the clamp at the end of the LNBF arm as shown below in (Figure 6), using one 5/8” Phillips head screw at the end of the LNBF Bracket to secure the LNBF in place. Tighten all nuts and bolts with 1/2” wrench. Insert the plastic cover at the end of the LNBF bracket, and set aside. The assembled piece is below in (Figure 7). Details on positioning the LNBF, will be shown in Section 7.

Figure 6 LNBF Attached to Arm	Figure 7 Assembled LNBF, arm, reflector brackets and dish.

Next, assemble the elevation bracket using the pieces displayed in (Figure 8). Place the two U-Bolts through the bracket as shown and attach the two clamps using 2 (1/2” bolts) on each clamp as shown in (Figure 9).

Figure 8 U Bolt parts	Figure 9 Bolt Assembled

Figure 10

Reflector Bracket

Once assembled, you are ready to attach the elevation bracket to the mast bracket. There are two holes marked A and B on each side of the reflector bracket (shown in Figure 10). If your elevation is between 25 and 60 degrees either hole will work. However, if your elevation is lower than 25 degrees, you must use the hole marked “ A ”, and if greater than 60 degrees, use the hole marked “ B ”. (The “ B ” hole is closest to the antenna.)

Place two 1” bolts through the respective holes and attach the dish mast bracket to the bracket attached to the back of the dish. Place an additional two 1” bolts through each side of the elevation bracket and secure with a washer and nut. These bolts may cover the elevation scale. Do not set the dish angle at this time. Now your assembly is ready to be placed on the pole.

Figure 11

Dish set on pole

This completes the assembly of the dish. After you have completed the wall, ground or roof mount, the dish can be placed onto the pipe and the elevation angle will be set. As shown in (Figure 11).