User guide

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Grounding the System
A ground wire must always be a single piece of wire. Never
splice two wires together for a ground. Corrosion and
weathering can lead to a poor connection at the splice, making
the ground ineffective and dangerous. If you cut the ground
wire too short, replace it with a single wire cut to the correct
length.
4. Use cable clips to attach the cable to the side of the building. This
helps prevent damage.
RUNNING THE COAXIAL CABLE(S) TO THE RECEIVER(S)
1. Using the shortest path possible, run the coaxial cable(s) from the
ground block or switch to the satellite receiver(s). Do not kink or
pinch any cable. Cables should be bent only in gentle curves.
Do not use a longer cable between the satellite dish and the
LNBF than is specified in the DishPro or Legacy system
installation instructions. In the case of a Legacy system, you
may have to install a line amplifier to boost the satellite signal.
Otherwise, the system is more likely to lose the signal during
periods of rain, snow, or heavy cloud cover. If your system
requires more cable than the limit specified in these installation
instructions, you should consider having the system
professionally installed.
2. Put a drip loop in each cable at a point before it enters the building. A
drip loop allows moisture to drip from the cable before it runs into the
building.
Before drilling any holes in the wall or roof of your
building, make sure that there are no wires or pipes in the
area of the holes. If you are not comfortable doing this,
contact a professional in your area. Follow all safety
instructions and building codes.
3. Locate each receiver inside the building, against or near an outside
wall. Then drill a hole through the outer wall to pass a cable inside the
building. If a receiver is located in an interior room, run a cable
through the outside wall, and into an attic, basement, or crawl space
in order to reach the receiver.
4. Seal all holes that you drill in the building with silicone or other
weatherproof sealant after installation. Once each cable is inside the
building, you may attach it to a wall receptacle or directly to a
receiver.
Tighten the back panel coaxial cable connections only by
hand. Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections,
causing damage. Such damage is not covered by the Limited
Warranty in the User Guide that came with the system.