Mounting the Mast
18 Chapter 2
2
5
/16
x 3" lag screws
8
5
/16
x 2" lag screws
10
5
/16
" washers
Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or
Lap Siding
Materials Needed
Tools Needed
• Electric drill with a
3/16" wood bit
• Carpenter's level
• 1/2" wrench
• 3/8" wrench
• 7/16" wrench
• Pencil
Important Considerations:
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish where someone might use it as a
handrail.
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of aluminum or vinyl
siding.
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish on any type of composite paneling,
such as fiber board, particle board, or strand board.
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish under an eave or overhang that may
block or partially shadow the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
• Make sure the wooden surface is structurally sound and can support the weight of
the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
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 DIRECTV PLUS™
dish be located more than
20 feet from overhead
power lines.