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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
"DIGITAL READY"
UHF TV ANTENNAS
MODEL
3022
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR
POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
READ THE ENCLOSED “DANGER” BOOKLET BEFORE
BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION.
TIPS ON INSTALLATION
TOOLS YOU WILL FIND HANDY
• Large and small blade screwdrivers
• Adjustable Wrench
• Wire Cutters
• Pliers
WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR ANTENNA
Your antenna can be mounted on either the chimney, the roof, or on an outside wall or in an attic. Choose the method that best suits your particular location.
TRANSMISSION LINE
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable has a longer life-span than 300 ohm twinlead cable and is unaffected by contact with metal or moisture. To install coaxial cable, begin by connecting the antenna end of the cable to an “antenna balun” (supplied with antenna). Attach the input wires of the balun to the antenna terminals. Next, run the coaxial cable through a standout mounted on the mast. This will prevent the weight of the line from pulling on the antenna connections. From this point, the rest of the coax may be taped to the mast.
"S" Clamp
Balun
From Antenna
TV Set
From Antenna
VCR
To
TV
Set
VCR
TV Set
Coaxial Cable Input
Coaxial Cable Input
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
The mast and transmission line should be grounded for lightning protection. Run a #8 (or larger), aluminum or copper wire from a bolt on the mast or its base, down to a 4’ - 8’ ground rod driven at least four feet into the earth. Keep the line at a respectable distance from your transmission wire to prevent signal interference. A Coaxial Grounding Block (Channel
Master Model 3274) should be connected to the antenna transmission wire at the point where it enters the house.
AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD THE TRANSMITTING STATION
Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception. On the roof, loosen the U-bolt nuts and turn the antenna until you get the best reception. Once this is accomplished, tighten U-bolt nuts securely.
NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different directions, you will need an antenna rotator. This will allow you to rotate the antenna and pinpoint individual stations from inside your home. (For more information on rotators, see the complete line of Channel Master Automatic and Programmable antenna rotators.)
Find the installation you plan to make on the following pages – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING THE
ANTENNA AND THE INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE ACTUAL WORK!
Your Channel Master retailer has all the mounts and accessories you’ll need for your installation.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This instruction sheet covers all models 3022 and 3023.
1. Open elements on Antenna (Fig. 1).
a. Model 3023 - Assemble crossarms (Fig. 4).
2. With crossarm on underside, fasten terminals to bottom pair of tap-offs (Fig. 2).
3. Mount Antenna to mast (see Fig. 3) making sure that the crossarm is on the underside.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
VHF Feed Thru
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Antenna Crossarm
Screw
Wing Nut
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ THE ENCLOSED “DANGER” BOOKLET BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Remember, when working on a roof, use two adults.
• Never walk on a composition roof in cold weather.
• Wear sneakers or crepe soles, and use a safety rope.
• Always watch for power lines.
ATTIC INSTALLATION:
Using a roof mount, attach a short piece of mast to a convenient roof rafter. Attach and aim the antenna in the same manner as outlined for outdoor installations. NOTE: Antennas should not be installed in an attic if the roof or walls are metal or are lined with foil backed insulation.
ROOF MOUNT: Used on peaked or flat type roofs.
Suggested Height Limit: 10-feet above roof top.
Using a roof mount, connect the mast with guy ring and guy wires attached, to the mount. Use three or four guy wires, equally spaced around the mast, and anchor the guy wires to the roof or eaves with eyebolts. The guy ring should be clamped approximately 1-foot below the antenna. Use roofing compound around the base of the mount, screws and eyebolts to seal against moisture. After the installation has been completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!
CHIMNEY MOUNTING:
Suggested Height Limitation: 10 feet above rooftop.
First, check your chimney thoroughly for stability to make sure that it is strong enough to support the antenna during severe winds. Do not use a chimney that has loose bricks or mortar. Install the upper bracket just below the top course of bricks and the lower bracket at least 2 ¹⁄₂ feet below the top bracket.
(For maximum strength, space the brackets as far apart as possible.) After the installation has been completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!
WALL MOUNT:
Suggested Height Limitation: 10 feet above rooftop.
If the roof overhang is not excessive, the side of the house can be used for mounting. If a wall mounted installation is done from the ground up, use a ground mount with a “spike” at the ground. Position the wall brackets over a stud if possible; one above the other and space a minimum of three feet apart. For metal siding, mark mounting holes, then drill pilot holes through the siding for mounting screws. If you use a 2piece mast, assemble the pieces as shown, making sure that they are properly locked together. Split between masts should be between the two wall brackets. After the installation has been completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!
TRIPOD MOUNT: Use on peaked or flat roofs.
Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above roof top.
The tripod mount can be mounted to any style roof by adjusting the bracket on the center leg. Insert the mast into the tripod mount and place the mount with legs over the roof rafters. Make sure the mast is vertical. Remove the protective covering from one side of the three pitch pads and place under the base of each tripod leg with the tacky side towards the roof. Secure the tripo mount to the roof using lag screws. After the installation has been completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!
ANTENNA REMOVAL:
Removal of your antenna should be exactly in reverse of the installation instructions. For your own safety, please follow the instructions for installing the antenna starting with the last step first. This is the only way to safely remove your antenna.
P/N 51200 Printed in U.S.A. 12/99 3022, 3023, 4248, 4308
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