RCA Satellite TV Antenna - Manual (Page 29)

Mounting the Mast 25
Mounting the Mast on a Roof
IMPORTANT
Use the roof mount only as a last resort. You can easily
damage the roof by walking on it or cause leaks by not
properly sealing the mounting holes. Problems with roof
installations increase with the age of the roof and the type of
roofing materials.
Important Considerations:
• Do not mount the dish on slate or shake shingles.
• Do not mount the dish on an overhang.
• On a flat roof, do not mount the dish in a place where water
collects.
Step-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast
on a Roof
1. Locate the center of a rafter where you want to place the
mounting foot.
DANGER
AVOID Power Lines!
When following these
instructions, take
extreme care to avoid
contact with overhead
power lines, electric
lights, and power
circuits. Contact with
power lines, electric
lights, or power
circuits may be fatal. It
is recommended that
the dish be located
more than 20 feet from
overhead power lines.
nails
facing
board
rafters
Step 1: Locate where you want the mounting foot to be placed.
Mounting the Mast on a Roof
2 5/16 x 3" lag screws
4 5/16 x 2" lag screws
4 5/16 " washers
Tools Needed
• Electric drill with a
3/16" wood bit
• Bubble level
• 1/2" wrench
• 3/8" wrench
• 7/16" wrench
• Ladder
• Pencil