Sony SAT-A3 - Manual (Page 105)

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Roof— find a rafter on which you can install the base
plate. Rafters can be located by the nails which hold the
fascia board onto the rafters. Do not mount the mast on a
roof overhang where there aremo rafters.
Base Plate is parallel
to Roof Pitch
Ratters
Position the two center holes of the base plate over a stud or
rafter, and hold the base plate in position.
Stud or Rafter
Center Hole
Outside Hole
3
Use a level to determine whether the mast can be vertically
aligned before you drill any holes.
A) Loosen the pivot bolts and adjustment bolts that connect
the bottom of the mast to the base plate and align the
mast in a vertical position.
B) Place the level along the top part of the mast and take
two readings 90° apart from each other. ■
C) Tighten the pivot bolts and adjustment bolts.
Dj Use wooden shims to correct any alignment problems. If
shims will not correct the problem, look for another
location to mount the antenna.
Note
• The mast must be vertically level to aim the antenna properly.
Mast
' Level the Pole
at Right Angles
Top View
4
Realign the top center hole of the base plate over the stud,
frame or rafter and mark with a pencil.
5
Remove the mast and drill a '/s" x 3” pilot hole.
6
Reposition the mast and attach it with a '/4" x 3" lag screw. Do
not tighten too securely to allow for adjustment.
7
Check to make sure the mast is still level and adjust if necessary.
8
Mark the remaining four outside holes and the lower center hole.
9
Remove the base plate and drill pilot holes for the remaining
screws:
□ Four outside holes — drill V 16 " x 2" holes.
□ Lower center hole — drill a Vs" x 3" hole.
10
Apply silicone sealant to all six pilot holes and around the
bottom edge of the base plate where it makes contact with
your house before bolting it down tight. This will prevent
water seepage.
I ----------------- - Stud or Ratter w
I Ij - Sealant
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Bolt the base plate into position using:
□ Four outside holes — V 16 " x 2" lag screws and Vis"
washers.
□ Two center holes — '/4" x 3" lag screws
Proceed to Installing the Antenna on page 14.
Brick Surface
The satellite antenna can be installed on brick surfaces. This
section provides instructions on how to mount the mast onto the
following:
□ Side of your house
□ Wall
Tools and materials needed for this installation:
* Double expansion anchors (4)
Hammer
Level
* Machine screws (4) '/ 4 " - 20 x 3”
Masonry drill bit (‘/ 2 ")
Pencil
Power drill
* Washers (4) Vie"
Wrench (Vs")
* Included in the Installation Kit.
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