User manual RCA ANT706A

[. . . ] If any part of the antenna makes contact with exposed wires within your home, touching the antenna or mast can cause electrocution and death. Before You Begin Please read the Important Safety Precautions (page 4) prior to installation. For your safety and convenience, plan each step of the installation and purchase the necessary hardware in advance. The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting and connection method you choose. 3 ANT706_IB_US_REVA. qxd 6/20/03 11:28 Page 4 Important Safety Precautions Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or killed each year by electric shock. While anyone can see the obvious danger of falling from a ladder, the most resourceful people sometimes fail to recognize overhead wires as being potentially lethal. [. . . ] DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF. · CALL Important Antenna Notes The ANT706 antenna system is designed to work properly when the power injector is connected to the antenna through a 75-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG6 or RG59. The coaxial cable between the power injector and the antenna is used for: · Carrying · Carrying DC power from the power injector to the amplifier board in the antenna. the amplified TV signal from the antenna through the power injector to the video equipment. If any devices are used in your home cabling system, such as amplifiers, splitters, combiners, matching transformers or 300-ohm cable, they must be connected only between the power injector and your video equipment. Any devices connected between the power injector and the antenna might cause a short in the amplifier power source. If this happens, the signals to your video equipment (multiple TVs or VCRs) may be significantly degraded. 4 ANT706_IB_US_REVA. qxd 6/20/03 11:28 Page 5 ANT706 Hardware The ANT706 antenna package includes the following items: ·1 ·1 ·1 ·2 ·2 ANT706 antenna Bracket 10dB power injector U-bolts L-brackets ·1 ·2 ·4 ·5 ·2 20' roll of RG59 cable Antenna mast clamps 3/8" nuts 3/4" Philips screws 3/4" bolts Mounting the ANT706 Interior or exterior mounting to a wall using the L-brackets. Determine the desired mounting location for your new antenna, keeping in mind where the broadcast antennas are for best reception. Attach the center support bracket to the antenna with the 5- 3/4" Philips head screws. Now attach the L-brackets to the slots in the bottom of the antenna with the 3/4" bolts. These slots are adjustable to offer flexibility in mounting. Using the brackets as guides mark the wall where the L-brackets should be secured to the wall. Attach the 75ohm cable to the F fitting on the bottom of the antenna. Secure the antenna to the desired location. It would be suggested that you secure the brackets to the wall studs for the most secure mounting. Attic or exterior mounting to a mast (not included). Place the two U-bolts through the predrilled holes in the center support bracket. Align and attach the center support bracket to the antenna with five Philips head screws. Attach a mast clamp on each U-bolt with the jagged edge faced inward and then loosely place the nuts on the bolts. Slide the U-bolts and mast clamps over the top of the mast and tighten the nuts to secure the antenna to the mast. Raise the mast and secure it at the desired location. 5 ANT706_IB_US_REVA. qxd 6/20/03 11:28 Page 6 Lightning Protection for Exterior Mounting · Mount a grounding block (not supplied) as close as possible to the point where the downlead enters the house. The downlead wire from the antenna to the grounding block and the mast ground wire should be secured to the house with stand-off insulators, spaced four to six feet apart. For a "ground-up" antenna installation, you may not need to ground the mast if it extends four or more feet into the earth. · · Connecting the Antenna to Your TV To connect the antenna to your TV, follow these steps: 1. Connect the coax downlead from the antenna to the ANT jack on the power injector. [. . . ] Return it postage paid to the Product Exchange Center, 11721 Alameda Avenue, Socorro TX 79927 for prompt, no-charge replacement with a current equivalent. This replacement is THOMSON INC. 's sole obligation under this warranty. will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in connection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. [. . . ]