Sony SAT-A3 - Manual (Page 106)

Note
• The double expansion anchors you use should be able to withstand
300 pounds of pull-out pressure.
> Warning ~
• Do not install the antenna near power lines.
> Caution
• Do not install the antenna on stucco or imitation masonry unless the
base is made of cinder block or brick.
• Do not install the antenna where it could be humped or jarred by
people, furniture, doors or pets.
• Do not attempt any installation in rainy or windy conditions.
Installation instructions:
1
Choose a flat and secure location to install the antenna and
hold the base plate in position.
2
Position the four outer holes of the base plate over the surface
of the bricks. Do not drill into the mortar around the bricks.
Brick Surface
Relatively Flat
Surface
Use a level to determine whether the mast can be vertically
aligned before you drill any holes.
Note '
• The mast must he vertically level to aim the antenna properly.
Mast
4
5
6
' Level the Pole
at Right Angles
Top View
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 ac^ustment bolts.
Mark the upper left hole of the base plate with a pencil.
Remove the mast and drill a '/ 2 " x 3” hole.
Clean out the hole and insert a double expansion anchor. It
should fit snugly. Use a hammer to gently tap the anchor into
place until it is flush with the wall.
3“ Depth —
(min)
Double —
Expansion
Anchor
Brick Side View
7
Use a machine screw ('/4" - 20 x 3") to attach the base plate to
the anchor. Do not tighten too securely to allow for
adjustment.
8
Check to make sure the mast is still level.
9
Mark the remaining three outer holes, and repeat steps 5
through 8.
Note
• It is not necessary to bolt the two center holes in this procedure.
10
Tighten all four screw.
Proceed to Installing the Antenna on page 14.
Cinder Block Surface
The satellite antenna can be installed on cinder block surfaces.
This section provides instructions on how to mount the mast onto
the following;
□ Side of your house
□ Wall
You will neecUthe following tools and
materials for this installation:
Hammer
Level
* Machine screws (4) '/4" - 20 x 3"
Masonry drill bit ('/ 2 ")
Pencil
Power drill
* Togglers (4)
* Washers (4) '/
4 "
Wrench (Vs")
*Included in the Installation Kit.
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