Installation guide

28 Site Survey
possibilities, explain them to the customer pointing out the advantages and disadvan-
tages of each. If the customer is unsure of how they would like to connect the receiver,
use your experience to recommend a hookup that will work best for them.
Evaluate Off-Air Solution
Local programming is not available via the DSS satellites. If the customer does not
have an off-air (terrestrial) antenna or cable in the home, you may suggest the
installation of one. If you need assistance in selecting the best antenna for your area,
consult the DSS Accessories and Antenna Components Catalog (publication T-
8743CM).
Third Step
One of the last items to consider during the site survey is whether the different details
of the installation fall within the "basic" installation plan outlined by Thomson
Consumer Electronics. If there are components of the installation that fall outside the
"basic" installation guidelines, additional time and materials may be required. It is
important to discuss any additional charges with the customer before the installation
Thomson Consumer Electronics "basic" installation guidelines
ale:
The dish unit can be mounted on a stable structure of the dwelling - a vertical wall,
chimney, or roof, within a 100-foot cable length of the connected TV. Hardware
necessary to mount the dish must be provided by the installer and included in
"basic" installation price. This includes screws or bolts, grounding hardware, and
an occasional inexpensive Thomson-approved chimney mount.
The installer provides up to 100 feet of Thomson-approved RG-6 coaxial cable
and up to 100 feet of telephone cable.
The satellite receiver should be connected to one TV (and VCR is the VCR is
located at connected TV location).
The antenna is grounded to meet the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements.
The coax cable routed through a normal frame structure or only one layer of
masonry (brick or block).
All cables should be routed to the TV either through an exterior wall or from a
basement or crawl space.
A telephone connection should be installed at the location of the DSS receiver. An
existing phone outlet may be used if within a reasonable distance of the connected
TV and acceptable to the consumer. The installer should assume that most
installations will require a telephone cable hook-up.