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Scope and audience
This manual explains how to assemble, install, and point the
DIRECWAY
®
model AN4-076-DF .74 m antenna. It is written
for qualified installers who are familiar with satellite antenna
installation practices and are capable of properly applying the
information presented. The installer may be required to:
• Use a power drill to drill holes into a building.
• Locate studs, rafters, or trusses and drill holes in the exact
center of them.
• Determine whether there are water pipes, electrical wiring, or
gas lines hidden in the walls near where you will be drilling.
• Route coaxial cable through the foundation wall, under
floors, and through interior walls.
• Ground the satellite antenna and coaxial cable as
recommended in the National Electrical Code (published by
the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269).
Organization
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 – Overview includes a summary of the installation
steps and tells you where to find information about tasks
related to antenna installation.
• Chapter 2 – Antenna parts and required tools describes the
components and parts provided in the antenna kit.
• Chapter 3 – Installing the radio and antenna assemblies
provides instructions for installing the antenna.
• Chapter 4 – Cabling and connections provides information
about making connections to the radio assembly.
• Chapter 5 – Pointing the antenna explains how to point the
antenna at the satellite, connect the transmitter, and acquire
the satellite signal.