Installation guide

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Installation and Setup
Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON BRICK
We define "brick" as a solid brick wall
or other structure. This does not include
brick facing that is used on some
buildings over the main structure. If you
are mounting the satellite antenna on
brick facing, see "Mounting the Antenna
on Siding," below.
You can mount the satellite antenna on a
solid brick wall.
• The brick surface must be flat and even.
• The mortar between the bricks should be in good to excellent condition. The satellite
antenna foot should be mounted on several bricks. As the wind tugs on the satellite
antenna, the foot will put heavy pressure (several hundred kilograms) on those bricks
in different directions. Loose or weakened mortar may allow the bricks to shift,
changing the dish angle and reception quality, and possibly damaging the satellite
antenna and the building. The installed satellite antenna could also hasten the
deterioration of old mortar.
• To mount the satellite antenna on brick, be sure that all of the fasteners are set into the
brick, not into the mortar between the bricks. Use materials necessary to follow the
local building codes.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON SIDING
We do not recommend mounting the satellite antenna on aluminum or vinyl siding.
These materials can be structurally unsound, causing eventual shifting of the dish. To
mount the satellite antenna on solid siding, be sure to follow the suggestions below.
• The surface must be flat and even. You may need to use a separator, or shim, between
the shingles to even the siding surface.
• Mount the foot on the foundation material beneath the siding surface. This may be a
building stud, cinder block, or other solid material. To locate the studs, find the
vertical line of nails where the siding is attached to the building, or use a stud finder.
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