Draper Satellite TV System 3010 User's Manual
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1. SAUEN Instruction Guide for Installation HDTV Digital S Channel Master WARNING INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ THE ENCLOSED DANGER BOOKLET BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU WILL FIND HANDY WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR ANTENNA Adjustable Wrench e Pliers Your antenna can be mounted on either the chimney the roof or on an outside wall or in an attic Choose the method that best suits your particular location Mast tube size should be 1 25 to 1 66 outside diameter TRANSMISSION LINE 75 Ohm coaxial cable RG 6 if running long distance RG 6 or RG 59 for short distance ASSEMBLING ANTENNA STEP 1 Remove the bottom cover from the unit Unsnap the cover from the front end and clam shell open aes End VHF element SS lt ee VHF element LEFT side RIGHT side m Main Unit 4 M6 x 12mm 2 M4 x 10mm 4 M6 external bottom view tooth lockwashers STEP 2 With the internal cavity part of the housing facing you slide the left VHF element through the slots in the left side of the housing See FIGURE A Be sure the element slides under the PCB Slide the element all the way in so that the slots in the elements are totally around the pre installed screws Note The four screws are only turned down half way See FIGURE B self tap screws self tap screws Hardware Bag 2 M4 x 10mm self tap screws cover 4 M2. or in part HIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN URATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY CHANNEL MASTER DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY AND CHANNEL ASTER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR PROVIDED IN NO EVENT SHALL CHANNEL MASTER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND In no event shall CHANNEL MASTER be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you a a m procedure may invalidate thi www channelmaster com 2003 Channel Master LLC 8000873 ECN 9006327 1 03 Rev C Printed in China
3. 6 x 12mm self tap screws VHF elements 1 mounting nest mast 2 x 70mm hex head bolts 2 M6 flat washers 1 rubber weather boot 4 M6 external tooth lockwashers FIGURE A FIGURE B VHF element Pre installed to slide screw halfway under PCB turned down 4 VHF slots in housing Line up the holes in the element with the holes in the mounting bosses Slide element slot in all of the way 2 slots per element LEFT SIDE INSIDE VIEW STEP 3 After the elements are totally in place tighten the two pre installed screws Tighten to the point where the element and PCB feel tight Do not over tighten This may result in stripping threads STEP 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the opposite side STEP 5 Remove the four M6 x 12mm screws and four M6 external tooth lockwashers from the hardware bag Install them into the four remaining mounting holes See FIGURE C STEP 6 Reinstall the cover Be sure the two tabs on the back end of the cover slips into the two slots in the rear wall of housing See FIGURE D Clam shell the cover shut and snap the front end in place Install the two M4 x 10mm cover screws See FIGURE D Do not over tighten Recess for FIGURE C FIGURE D snap fit Inside Housing Bosses for M4 x 10mm screws 2 Cover tab slots 2 Four M6 x 12mm screws and M6 external tooth lockwashers from Cover hardware bag Tabs 2 Inside rear wall MOUNTING ANTENNA Mount the antenna on the mast
4. me manner as outlined for outdoor installations NOTE Antennas should not be installed in an attic if the roof or walls are metal or are lined with foil backed insulation ROOF MOUNT Used on peaked or flat type roofs Suggested Height Limit 10 feet above roof top Using a roof mount connect the mast with guy ring and guy wires attached to the mount Use three or four guy wires equally spaced around the mast and anchor the guy wires to the roof or eaves with eyebolts The guy ring should be clamped approximately 1 foot below the antenna Use roofing compound around the base of the mount screws and eyebolts to seal against moisture After the installation has been complet ed mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL CHIMNEY MOUNTING Suggested Height Limitation 10 feet above rooftop First check your chimney thoroughly for stability to make sure that it is strong enough to support the antenna during severe winds Do not use a chim ney that as loose bricks or mortar Install the upper bracket just below the top course of bricks and the lower bracket just below the top course of bricks and the lower bracket at least 2 feet below the top bracket For maximum strength space the brackets as far apart as possible After the installa tion has been completed mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL WALL MOUNT Suggested Height Limitation 10 feet above r
5. ooftop If the roof overhang is not excessive the side of the house can be used for mounting If a wall mounted installation is done from the ground up use a ground mount with a spike at the ground Position the wall brackets over a stud if possible one above the other and space a minimum of three feet apart For metal siding mark mounting holes then drill pilot holes through the siding for mounting screws If you use a 2 piece mast assemble the pieces as shown making sure that they are properly locked together Split between masts should be between the two wall brackets After the installation has been completed mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL TRIPOD MOUNT Use on peaked or flat roofs Suggested Height Limit 10 feet above roof top The tripod mount can be mounted to any style roof by adjusting the bracket on the center leg Insert the mast into the tripod mount and place the mount with legs over the roof rafters Make sure the mast is vertical Remove the protective covering from one side of the three pitch pads and place under the base of each tripod leg with the tacky side towards the roof Secure the tripod mount to the roof using lag screws After the installation has been complet ed mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL ANTENNA REMOVAL Removal of your antenna should be exactly in reverse of the installation instructions For
6. ou may need an antenna rotator This will allow you to rotate the antenna and pinpoint stations from inside your home For more information on rotators see the complete line of Channel Master Antenna Rotators If signal is weak install optional power amplifier Channel Master Model 3038 Find the installation you plan to make on the following page READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA AND THE INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE ACTUAL WORK Your Channel Master retailer has all the mounts and accessories you ll need for your installation ATTIC MOUNT O GUYED ROOF MOUNT CHIMNEY MOUNT WALL MOUNTO TRIPOD MOUNT O INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION A Roof Mount B Mast C Transmission Wire D Snap On Standouts E Screw In Standouts F Guy Wire G Guy Ring amp Clamp H Eyebolts 1 Mount Straps J Chimney Mount K Ground Mount L Wall Mount M Tripod Mount N Pitch Pads O Lag Screws WARNING INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ THE ENCLOSED DANGER BOOKLET BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Remember when working on a roof use two men Never walk on a composition roof cold weather Wear sneakers or crepe soles and use a safety rope Always watch for power lines ATTIC INSTALLATION Using a roof mount attach a short piece of mast to a convenient roof rafter Attach and aim the antenna in the sa
7. using nest bracket and 2 bolts provided Locate F connector on underside of housing Screw on the mating cable connector do not overtighten or allow unsupported cable to dangle from antenna connector Slide weather boot over connector and up tight against plastic bottom cover Next run the cable through standouts mounted on the mast This will prevent the weight of the cable from pulling on the antenna From this point tape or cable tie could be used to tie the cable to the mast Route cable to TV set Connector Ground Rod LIGHTNING PROTECTION The mast and antenna cable should be grounded for lightning protection Run a 8 or larger aluminum or copper ground wire from a bolt on the mast or base down to a 4 8 ground rod driven at least 4 feet into the earth Run the ground wire as directly as possible to the ground rod and avoid making 90 degree or sharper turns A ground block Channel Master Model 3274 should be connected to the antenna cable at the point where it enters the house AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD THE TRANSMITTING STATION Once the antenna installation is completed turn your TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception If adjustments are necessary loosen the nest bolts and turn the antenna until you get the best reception Once this is accomplished tighten nest bolts securely but do not overtighten as damage to the housing may occur NOTE If broadcast stations are in different directions y
8. your own safety please follow the instructions for installing the antenna starting with the last step first This is the only way to safely remove your antenna NINETY 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY This CHANNEL MASTER equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service CHANNEL MASTER shall repair or replace defective equipment at no charge or at its option refund the purchase price if the equipment is returned to CHANNEL MASTER not more than ninety 90 days after shipment Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of CHANNEL MASTER except CHANNEL MASTER shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect its stability or durability or which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident This Warranty does not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind ice storms lightning or other natural occurrences over which CHANNEL MASTER has no control and this Warranty Shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by CHANNEL MASTER Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to CHANNEL MASTER immediately upon failure Non compliance with any part of this cla arranty in whole
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