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Step 1 Verification of Equipment Equipment Supplied in Satellite Reception Kit 1. isat Installation Manual & isat B2C2 CD ROM 2. Satellite Dish 3. LNBF 4. B2C2 Modem (PCI or USB) Satellite Dish Shipping Box LNBF SatXpress B2C2 Modem Step 2 Determining the Placement of the Dish and Cable Run to PC 1. Go to: www.ses-americom.com SATELLITE FLEET LOOK ANGLE CALCULATOR DROP DOWN MENU - SELECT AMC-6 ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE - HIT? HIT CALCULATE RECEIVE AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION THE AZIMUTH VALUE IS THE POSITION WHERE THE SATELLITE IS LOCATED AT FROM YOUR COMPASS. 2. Walk the property with a compass looking for a clear and unobstructed view to the sky. 3. Verify the type of structure the dish will be attached too. 4. Verify which exterior and interior walls need to be penetrated by the cable. Compass Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 2
Step 3 Assembly of Satellite Dish 1. Lay out all parts included in the Satellite Dish box. Complete Dish in Box Bag of Asst. Screws Dish Screws Hardware 2. Lay the dish flat to ensure it is true and not out of shape. 3. Attach the left and right reflector brackets and hand tighten ONLY. 4. Secure them with 4 (¼ x ½ round head bolts and ¼ hex nuts). Rear view with brackets attached 5. Assemble LNBF Mast Bracket using 2 (¼ x 2 round head bolts and ¼ hex nuts) on the sides; and 2 (¼ x 7/8 round head bolts with ¼ hex nuts) on the end of the bracket. 6. Attach to the dish using 2 (¼ x 1 round head bolts and ¼ hex nuts) on top and bottom; and 1 (¼ x 1 bolt and ¼ hex nut) on end of LNBF Bracket to secure LNBF after dish is mounted. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 3
LNBF Arm & Mast Bracket LNBF Arm & Mast Bracket Mast Bracket Attached Mast Bracket Attached LNBF Clamp - Bracket LNBF Clamp - Bracket 7. Tighten all nuts and bolts with 7/16 ratchet wrench. 8. Insert plastic covers at ends of LNBF Bracket. 9. Set aside and work on installing the Mast Bracket. Front View of Dish Rear View of Dish Step 4 Attachment of Mast Bracket to Wall on Structure 1. Determine a smooth surface with clear view of satellite (refer to compass setting). 2. If wooden wall studs are available, drill ¼ pilot hole through upper left hole in bracket with wood bit. 3. Using a torpedo level, MAKE SURE THE BRACKET IS PERFECTLY LEVEL AND PLUMB. 4. Continue to drill holes, and insert 4 (¼ x 1 ½ lag bolts). 5. If brick wall or block wall is available, drill 5/16 pilot hole through upper left hole in bracket with masonry bit. 6. Using a torpedo level, MAKE SURE THE BRACKET IS PERFECTLY LEVEL AND PLUMB. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 4
7. Continue to drill holes, and insert 4 (5/16 x 1 ½ red head anchors). Anchor Bolt Attach to Brick Wall Attach to Wood 8. Attach 45-degree pole using 1 (¼ x 2 ¼ hex head cap bolt with ¼ hex nut) through bracket and pole. Hand tighten. 9. Using the torpedo level adjust pole so that the vertical section is level and plumb. Pole with Side Brackets Leveling Pole Leveling Pole 10. Attach clamp and side brackets using 1 (5/16 x 3 hex screw with 5/16 hex nut and 2(lag bolts for either wood or concrete as required. 11. Confirm level and plumb on pole with torpedo level and tighten. Step 5 Installing a Ground Pole (If Needed) 1. Purchase a steel pipe 6 feet in length and 1 5/8 in diameter. 2. If possible have it cut and retain the threaded end. Ground Pole Flange Ground Pole Flange Attached to Pole Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 5
3. Dig hole in ground approximately 3 feet deep and 8 round. 4. Insert pole with flange on bottom and fill with cement. 5. Place a few bolts (facing up) in the flange to prevent the pole from spinning. Digging Hole Digging Hole 6. Insert block at ground surface for extra support. 7. MAKE SURE THE POLE IS PERFECTLY LEVEL AND PLUMB. Pole Inserted in Block Pole Cemented in Ground Pole Leveled Step 6 Installing a Non-Penetrating Roof Mount - (If Needed) 1. isat DOES NOT SUPPORT ANY ROOF PENETRATION. 2. Attach the Mast Bracket to the cinder blocks with 4 (5/16 x 2 bolts, flat washers and lock washers with the 5/16 hex nuts) and 1 (5/16 x 2 bolts, flat washers and lock washers with the 5/16 hex nuts) on each of the side brackets. 3. Use additional washers as needed for leveling and plumbing of mount. 4. Use a minimum of 3 blocks on each leg. 5. If available, channel the blocks in angle iron 6. Set the blocks on 30 pound felt paper to prevent slipping. 7. Run galvanized wire through the blocks for additional prevention of movement. 8. Place sand bags (50 lb. each) or cement bags on the blocks for extra weight. 9. Attach plumber s tape or non-rusting wire from the base of the mount to any permanent roof structure for additional security. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 6
10. MAKE SURE THE POLE IS PERFECTLY LEVEL AND PLUMB Mount bolted through block Additional blocks attached with wire Support Arm Main Mount Support Arm Typical Block Layout Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 7
Step 7 Placing Satellite Dish on the Pole 1. Carefully lift the dish assembly and place it over the pole so it slips down. 2. Slightingly tighten the bolts. 3. Attach the LNBF to the bracket and position the F connector at 7 o clock for AMC-6. Placing Dish on Pole Side View Placing Dish on Pole Rear View Tighten LNBF Brass Connector Outside Tin Connector - Inside 4. Confirm AZIMUTH AND ELEVATION www.ses-americom.com SATELLITE FLEET LOOK ANGLE CALCULATOR DROP DOWN MENU - SELECT AMC-6 ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE - HIT? HIT CALCULATE 5. Proceed to the rear of the dish and set the elevation 6. Tighten the bolts so the dish won t slip, but you can still move it for fine-tuning. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 8
Elevation Bracket with Scale Step 8 Dish Alignment and Locking in Signal 1. Using a Signal Level Meter or Spectrum Analyzer a) Position the dish towards the correct compass setting. (Should be pointed closely to a dish aimed at DirecTV or Dish Network if available) b) Confirm the elevation setting on the bracket. c) Connect the unit to the LNBF port. d) Tune the frequency to 12090 MHz (1340 MHz down converted) and align the dish until the signal is peaked. e) Finally for the last step in tuning, turn the LNBF clockwise to 7 o clock id a 90 degree LNBF. If the LNBF is straight (like a microhomne) allign the arrows in the center of the bracket. Reference Line Reference Line 2. B2C2 Modem and Internal Meter (refer to the software installation section) a) Follow the instructions in the section detailing the installation of the B2C2 Modem. b) Connect a coaxial cable from the LNBF to the Modem. (Refer to section 9 for cable installation) Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 9
c) After the drivers and program is installed on your computer, proceed with the following steps: Go to START PROGRAMS BROADBAND 4 PC SET-UP 4 PC STATUS d) This allows you to verify the signal. (40% 50%) e) Have one person view the meter, while another moves the dish for optimum signal strength. f) Slightly move the LNBF to 6 o clock if signal improves. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 10
g) Tighten all blots. h) After all adjustments are made, use a sharpie or permanent marker and draw 3 vertical lines from the mount to the pole as future references. Step 9 -Running the Coaxial Cable to the Computer 1. Determine your path and drill a 3/8 hole through any walls that need penetrating. 2. Insert the cable through a feed-thru bushing on each side of every wall you penetrate. 3. Apply silicone caulking on the outside wall. Coaxial Cable Through Wall Feed Thru Bushing 4. Attach the coaxial cable to the baseboards of the rooms you are running it in using staples or fasteners. 5. Attach the coaxial cable to the satellite dish mount using tie wraps. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 11
6. Insert a weather boot on the coax. 7. Connect the cable to the dish with an F connector. isat recommends a connector with silicone and a weather seal. 8. Fasten the connector to the LNBF and slip the weather boot. Step 10 -Grounding The Installation The satellite installation should be grounded to prevent any damage to your computer. Please refer to NEC codes in your area for specific rules and regulations. If there are no specific codes, isat recommends the following: 1. Install an approved ground block before the point where the cable penetrates the building. 2. Make sure you install weather boots and the correct outdoor connectors. 3. Run a #6 solid copper insulated wire to a cold water pipe or an electrical meter if it s within 25 feet of your ground block. 4. If not, install an 8 foot ground rod into the ground. Connect the insulated wire. 5. There are ground blocks with lightning arrestors for additional protection available. Satellite Dish Installation Procedures 12