24 Mounting the Mast
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.
Top view of pole
Put level in 2 places at right
angles to each other
pole
Level
Not Level
45° cut
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 on to the next section, “Final Installation,” to complete the
installation process.
Mounting the Dish on a Pole