RCA Satellite System - Manual (Page 59)

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Mounting the Mast
Step-by-step Instructions for Mounting
the Dish on a Pole
1. Dig a hole 36" deep and 8" to 12" wide at the mounting
location.
The depth of the hole must extend at least 6" below the
frost line. For most installations, a pole 6' long is sufficient,
since this allows 3' of the pole to be below the ground and
3' above ground.
2. Use a hacksaw to cut a 45 o angle at the bottom of the pole.
This will prevent the pole from rotating in the concrete over
time.
3. Place the pole in the hole and use a small amount of dirt or
stones to hold the pole upright. You need to attach guy
wires to help keep the pole upright.
4. Level the pole using the bubble level. Level the pole at two
different locations that are at right angles to each other.
5. Fill the hole with quick drying cement. Stop when the
cement is about two inches from the top of the hole.
6. Let the cement completely dry before you mount the dish on
the pole.
7. Go to “Final Approach” on page 63.
8"-12"
at least 3'
1
45 ° cut
2
Top view of pole
Put level in 2 places at right
angles to each other
pole
Level
Not Level
4