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Testing the System
Testing the System
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Some Indoor Stuff
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First Things First
Some Outdoor
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Testing the System
Mounting The Mast
Final Approach
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This chapter includes instructions for setting up the dish
on a temporary site in order to test the system. While
this is not strictly required, it’s recommended to test the
system before you begin the permanent installation. By
creating a temporary setup, you can make sure
everything in the system is working correctly before
permanently mounting your dish.
Keep in mind you won’t want to be troubleshooting
the system while you’re doing something up on the
roof. In cases like this, it’s best to safely test the system
on the ground and move on to mounting the dish after
you’re certain you can acquire the signal.
Materials Needed for the Test:
• Temporary stand for the DSS
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dish, RG-6 coaxial
cable, lag bolts, clamps (or a person to act as a
“dish holder”).
Tools Needed for the Test
• satellite finder template (provided)
• 7/16" wrench
• phillips-head screwdriver
• compass
CAUTION
Use caution when installing, adjusting
or dismantling the dish and mast. The
weight of the dish may cause the dish
and mast to swing down and strike
you, a bystander or nearby objects.
This could cause personal injury or
damage to the dish. Never insert your
fingers inside the mast. Always grip
the mast around its outside
circumference.
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