User guide
Chapter 4
Dish Antenna
Installation
Running Coaxial Cable
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
receiver than is specified
in the DISH
Pro
or Legacy system
installation instructions. 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.
Make sure
that
you 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
weather-
proof
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.
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