Chapter 2 23
Mounting the Mast
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.
Mounting Instructions
1. When installing togglers in cinder blocks, it is important to position them in the
core of the block. To position the foot on the wall, measure 7
1
/
2
" from one edge
of the block and mark the center of the block.
2. Center the mounting foot on the mark you made.
3. Level the center line of the mounting foot using a bubble level.
4. Mark the eight outside corner holes.
LEVEL
NOT LEVEL
5. Remove the mounting foot. Drill a 1/2" hole at the marked locations.
Mounting the Mast on a Hollow
or Cinder Block Wall
IMPORTANT Consideration
• Do NOT mount the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish under an eave or overhang that may
block or partially shadow the DIRECTV PLUS™ dish.
Materials Needed
Tools Needed
• Electric drill
with 1/2"
masonry bit
• Carpenter's
level
• Screwdriver
• 7/16" wrench
• Pencil
8
1
/4
" hollow wall
togglers
8 #20,
1
/4
x 3"
machine screw
s
8
5
/16
" washers
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