Towards TV Stations

This step is only for models

HBU55, HBU44, and HBU33

Wing Nuts

1½ -Inch Screws

Threaded Posts

Crossover

Wires

Splint

Wing Nuts

Washers

U-Bolt

Mast Clamp

Main Boom

Backup Plate Lock Nuts

UHF

Bowtie

Main Boom

Support

Straps

Support Boom

Support

Straps

Mast Clamp Assemblies

UHF/VHF

Isolation Network

Main Boom

Lead-In Terminals

1¼-Inch Screws

Wing Boom

Wing Nuts

Wing Boom

Elements

Wing Boom

Crossover Wires

Main Antenna

Boom

Mast

Delta Wings

Spade Terminals

Strain-Relief Tab

Matching Transformer

F-Connector

Weather

Boot

Lead-In Terminals

Washers

Wing Nuts

WARNING: INSTALLATION OF

THIS PRODUCT NEAR

POWERLINES IS DANGEROUS.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE

INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.

DANGER

WATCH FOR POWER LINES!

You can be KILLED if this antenna comes near electric power lines.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.

IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD

OCCUR WITH POWER LINES

1.

Call for emergency help.

2.

Don’t touch a person who has come in contact with the antenna and the powerline (you’ll be electrocuted, too).

3.

If the victim is free and clear from any electric powerlines and is unresponsive, administer CPR until emergency help arrives.

FOLLOW THESE RULES AND LIVE

1. If you’re not sure about a careful, safe installation—don’t try to do it yourself. Call your local power company or check with Yellow Pages under “Antennas or Television and

Radio Antenna Systems” for an installer in your area.

2. With at least two people, assemble as much of the antenna on the ground as possible.

3. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before you start installing—WE RECOM-

MEND YOU STAY A MINIMUM OF TWICE THE MAXIMUM

LENGTH OF THE ANTENNA AND ITS MAST AWAY

FROM ALL POWER LINES.

4. Do not use a metal ladder.

5. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a power line can cause a fatal shock.

6. Don’t try to do the job on a windy day.

7. Have a friend watch as a spotter on the ground when you’re on the roof to see things you can’t.

8. If you start to drop the antenna, get away from it and let it fall.

9. If any part of the antenna comes in contact with a power line CALL YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY; DON’T TRY

TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.

10. Keep mast, lead-in and metal guy wires away from power lines, too. They are all excellent conductors of electrical current.

11. Be sure everyone understands the danger of touching an overhead power line. Tell them never to try to remove any object touching a power line.

12. Make sure the antenna and mast are properly grounded.

SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE

Before attempting to install your antenna, think of where you can best place your antenna for safety and performance. Most antennas are supported by pipe masts attached to the chimney, roof, or side of the house. Generally, the higher the antenna is above the ground, the better it performs. A good practice is to install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line and away from power lines and obstructions.

Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet. If possible, find a mounting place directly above your set, where the antenna lead-in wire can take a short, vertical drop on the outside of the house for entry through a wall or window near the set. To determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees:

1. Measure the length of your antenna.

2. Add the antenna length to the height of your tower or mast.

3. Double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance.

If you cannot maintain this safe distance, STOP!

GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.

The safest distance from powerlines should be twice the height of the mast plus twice the length of the antenna..

SAFEST

LOCATION

CHOOSING A STRUCTURE MOUNT

Follow the installation directions for the individual type of mount you choose.

BASE AND ROOF

MOUNT: Mast locks into U-bolt. Swivel base fits the slope of most rods.

UNIVERSAL MAST ANCHOR

MOUNT: Has U-bolt for easy swivel. Adapts to most roof slopes.

VENT PIPE MOUNT:

For smaller antennas.

Attaches to vent pipe.

WALL MOUNTS:

Used on side of structure.

EAVE MOUNT: For attaching antenna mast to hanging rafters or trim boards.

CORNER MOUNTS:

Two Y-mounts with straps for chimney corner mounting.

TRIPOD MOUNT: Sturdy antenna mount for larger antennas subject to stronger winds.

Fits most roof slopes.

CHIMNEY

RATCHET

MOUNT: Provides secure mounting to chimney with straps.

TOWER: Not recommended, for professional use only.

4. IF YOUR MAST DOES NOT HAVE A DANGER LABEL,

INSTALL THE SELF-ADHERING DANGER LABEL

PACKAGED IN ANTENNA HARDWARE KIT AT EYE

LEVEL ON YOUR MAST.

ANTENNA GROUNDING

To protect your house and your TV/FM installation, your antenna system must be properly grounded.

1. Clamp a #10 copper or #8 aluminum grounding wire to the base of the antenna mast. Using standoffs every 4 to 6 feet, run the wire down the building in as straight a line as possible.

2. Attach a 75 ohm grounding block to the antenna’s lead-in cable as close as possible to the point where the cable enters the house.

3. Attach the grounding wire to the lead-in cable’s grounding unit and run the wire to the central building ground.

Acceptable central building ground points may include:

• Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point where it enters the building.

• Grounded metallic service raceway

• Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure

• 8-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the central building ground by #6 or heavier bonding wire)

• Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with sections 250 and 810 of the National Electrical Code

(NEC)

ANTENNA REMOVAL

To remove the antenna, follow the instructions for installing the antenna, but start with the last step first. That’s the only safe way to remove an antenna.

Mast

TELESCOPIC MAST: Has interlocking sections, for professional use only.

GENERAL INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS FOR MAST

MOUNTED ANTENNAS

1. Assemble your new antenna on the ground at the installation site. Follow the separate assembly instructions that come with it.

2. Install the selected mount for your antenna.

3. Attach the mast and antenna to the mount.

Note: If you are going to use guy wires:

• Install guy wire anchor bolts

• Estimate length of guy wires and cut them

• Attach to mast using guy wire ring

• Have a second person hold the mast upright while the guy wires are attached and tightened to the anchor bolts

Lead-In

Cable

75 ohm Grounding Block

Ground Wire to Central

Building

Ground