Installation guide

82 Installation / Dish Assembly
Depending on the routing of the LNB cable, you may want to use a type that can be
buried. When normal coax cable is buried, soil decays its outer cover and shortens its
life. Cables that are suitable to be buried use a special outer cover that resists
breakdown. Some of these cables also place a special coating on the ground shield.
This coating resists corrosion caused by water which could get in the cable. Anytime
the LNB cable is buried, use cable that can be buried. It will save you problems in the
future.
The goal of any cable installation should be to protect the cable from physical damage
and moisture penetration. To protect the cable from physical damage, secure it to
walls or any stable surface with cable clamps. This prevents the cable from sagging
and being damaged by people stepping on it or running over it with yard equipment.
Prevent moisture penetration by using weatherproof connectors or sealing any,
connection that is exposed to the elements. Drip loops add additional protection in the
area of a connection. These loops stop moisture from traveling down the cable and
entering the connection.
WATER SEAL
Figure 67, Weatherproof F-Fitting