Sony SAT-A3 - Manual (Page 104)

9C
Metal Pole
Level the Pole
at Right Angles
Top View
6
Secure the pole with guy wires or wooden braces while the
cement is drying.
7
Check to make-sure the pole is still level and"adjust if
necessary.
8
Wait for the cement to dry completely before you remove the
guy wires or wooden braces.
Proceed to Installing the Antenna on page 14.
Wooden Surface
The satellite antenna can be installed on a variety of wooden
surfaces. This section provides instructions for mounting the mast
onto the following:
Side of your house
Installation on aluminum or vinyl siding not recommended.
Deck railing or floor
Roof
Installation on wooden roof and rafter under asphalt shingles only.
Do not install the antenna on composite materials unless a wall
stud or rafter can be located behind the surface. These wood
products are not strong enough by themselves to secure the antenna
properly. The materials to avoid are:
□ Strand Board
□ Chip Board
□ Fiberboard
□ Particleboard
Tools and materials needed for this installation:
Drill bits {'/»", Vi6")
* Lag screws (2) '/ 4 " x 3", (4) Vis" x 2"
Level
Pencil/chalk
Power drill
* Silicone sealant
Tape measure
* Washers (4) Vis"
Wrench (Vs")
* Included in the Installation Kit.
> Warning
• Do not install the antenna near power lines.
> Caution
• Do not install the antenna where it could he humped or jarred by
people, furniture, doors or pets.
• Do not attempt any installation in rainy or windy conditions.
Installation instructions:
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Choose a secure location to install the base plate:
□ Side of your house — find a wall stud on which you can
secure the base plate. Wall studs can be located by a
vertical line of nails where siding is attached to the
house, or with a stud finder.
□ Deck railing or floor — the base plate can be secured to
the railing or floor.
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