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Small Directional
UHF only HDTV Antenna Pro
TV32
OWNER’S MANUAL
Performance Specifications
TERK is a registered trademark. The TERK logo is a trademark of the TERK Technologies Corp.
Type: 4 bay-UHF only
Active Elements: 13
Antenna Selector: Lt Green
Dimensions:
Height: 34"
Width: 22"
Turning Radius: 111/4”
TERK and TERK Technologies are trademarks of TERK Technologies Corp.
Commack, NY ©2003 TERK Technologies Corp. Made in USA.
For additional information: call 1.800.942.TERK (8375) or visit www.terk.com.
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Limited Warranty
TERK Technologies Corp. (TERK) warrants this product against defects in
materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During
this warranty period, this product will be replaced without charge. This
warranty does not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use,
accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA.
Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
consumer. TERK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the
extent that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law. THERE ARE
NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE,
EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR.
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Safety Precautions (continued)
the wires with your bare hand. A very serious shock is
almost sure to result when contacting an electrical wire,
and in the case of primary wires on the top of poles, the
shock is like being struck by a bolt of lightning. Many
power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and
could easily be touched by an assembled antenna.
Follow These Rules and Live:
1. Perform as much antenna assembly on the
ground as possible.
2. Watch out for overhead power lines and be sure to
select an antenna site well away from all overhead
wires. Check the distance to the power lines before
you start installing. It is recommended that you stay a
minimum of twice the length of the antenna plus the
length of the mast away from ALL power lines.
3. Do not use a metal ladder.
4. Remember, even the slightest touch of the antenna to
a power line can cause a fatal shock. Do not try to
guess which overhead wires carry high voltage check with the power company.
5. Never install the antenna outdoors at night, when it is
windy, or during rain or snow.
6. Have a spotter when you are on the roof; they can see
things you may miss.
7. If you start to drop the antenna, let it go. You could
loose your balance and fall also.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
READ ALL OF THE ATTACHED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANTENNA AND/OR MAST
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF
THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Use extreme caution when installing or removing an
outdoor antenna that is located close to overhead wires
such as power lines, telephone lines or cable TV lines. If
any part of the antenna makes contact with overhead
power lines, touching the antenna or the antenna cable
can cause electrocution and death. If the antenna is in
contact with any type of overhead wires, call your power
company and ask them to send a qualified technician to
remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
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, the most
resourceful sometimes fail to recognize overhead wires
as being potentially lethal. To touch any part of the
antenna to these overhead wires is the same as touching
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Antenna Assembly
1. Remove the TV32 antenna from the box and unfold the
elements on both sections. Make sure that they are
straight and perpendicular to the boom.
2. Using two bolts and two hex nuts, attach the smaller
antenna to the larger antenna.
3. Attach the mast clamps to the antenna using two bolts
and two nuts
4. Connect the matching transformer to the downlead
coax cable.
5. Connect the matching transformer to the downlead
connection on the antenna using two wing and two
washers. Slide the spade lugs of the matching
transformer between the washer and tighten the wing
nuts securely.
6. Mount the TV32 antenna on top of the mast and lightly
tighten the two mast clamps.
7. Connect the coax downlead to your TV, but do not
secure at this time. Rotate the TV32 antenna until you
receive the best picture. You will probably need a helper
to view the TV set while you are rotating the antenna.
8. Tighten the two mast clamps securely.
9. Secure the coaxial downlead to the mast (using cable
ties) to prevent it from whipping by the wind.
10. Ground the antenna and mast per the accompanying
grounding instructions. (See page 13.)
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Safety Precautions (continued)
8. If anything comes into contact with a power line CALL YOUR POWER COMPANY! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it for you.
9. Mast, downlead and guy wires are all excellent
conductors. Keep them away from power lines also.
Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.
10. Make sure the antenna installation is secure.
11. Do not stand on, lean on, hang from or hang anything
on the antenna once it is mounted.
12. Make sure the antenna mast assembly and downlead
are grounded per National Electrical Code.
(See page 13.)
Lightning Protection and Grounding:
• Always plug your TV and other electronic devices into
a quality surge protector (such as the TERK
TSP-6), for maximum protection against lightning
and power surges.
• Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.
• Make sure the antenna downlead is connected to
suitable lightning arrestors.
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Antenna Assembly (continued)
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General Installation Instructions
for Mast Mounted Antennas
1. Assemble your antenna on the ground at the
installation site per the instructions.
2. On the ground, attach the antenna to the mast. Pull
enough coax downlead and connect to the antenna per
its instructions.
3. To insure that the mast does not fall, a durable
nonconductive rope should be attached to each ten foot
section as it is raised.
4. Install the selected mounting bracket.
5. If you are using guy wire installation (not included)
instead of a mounting bracket:
• Install guy anchor bolts.
• Estimate length of guy wire and cut.
• Attach to mast using a guy ring.
6. Carefully take the antenna and mast assembly to the
mounting bracket and insert. Tighten the clamp bolts.
In case of a guyed installation, it will be necessary to
have at least a second person hold the mast upright
while the guy wires are attached and tightened to the
anchor bolts.
NOTE: Point the antenna towards the station broadcast
tower – look at a neighbor’s outdoor antenna for help in
locating the direction of the tower.
Rotate the TV32 antenna until you receive the best picture.
You will probably need a helper to view the TV set while you
are rotating the antenna.
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Elements
Boom
Mast Clamps
Mast
Point Towards
TV Stations
Downlead
Connection
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Types of Support Structures
and Mounting
NOTE: House construction obstacles:
For homes made of stucco, clad with aluminum siding or
that have internal foil paper insulation, the antenna must
be installed on the side of the house that faces the
broadcasting tower. These materials may prevent signals
from going through it.
Chimney Mount - Mounts on a chimney only
Suggested height limitation: 10 feet above chimney top.
The chimney is often an easy and convenient mounting
place, but the chimney must be strong enough to support
the antenna in high winds. Do not use a chimney that has
loose bricks or mortar.
A good chimney mount consists of a 5 or 10 foot 1-1/4”
diameter steel mast and two heavy duty strap
clamp-type brackets.
1. Insert the threaded end of the strap hook, (the one
secured to the strap) through the end portion of the “Z”
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Where To Install Your Antenna
Before attempting to install your antenna, decide on
the best location to install your antenna for both safety
and performance. To determine a safe distance from
wires, power lines and trees:
1. Measure the length of your antenna and multiply by 2.
2. Add this measurement to the length of your
tower/mast.
If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, STOP!
Get professional help. Most antennas are supported by
tripod masts or pipe masts attached to the chimney,
roof, or to the side of the house. Generally, the higher
the antenna, the better it performs. Good practice is to
install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof
line and away from power lines and other obstructions.
NOTE: If the antenna is mounted in either of these
locations, the safest distance from power lines should
be twice the length of the antenna plus the length of
the mast.
NOTE: Remember when doing any installation,
keep the mast plumb.
NOTE: Not all mounting methods are shown here.
Read and follow the mount manufacturer’s
instructions carefully.
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A
A
B
B
Fig. 1
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Types of Support Structures
and Mounting (continued)
Wall Mount
Suggested height limitation: 10 feet above the rooftop.
An outside wall of your home is also an easy and
convenient mounting place, but the wall and fasteners that
you use must be strong enough to support the antenna in
high winds. Ensure that the brackets are securely fastened
to a solid part of your wall.
1. Space the mounting brackets on an exterior wall – be
sure to clear roof eaves or any other obstacles.
2. Secure the brackets to the wall using the 4 lag screws.
3. Insert the mast between the saddles and secure with the
nuts and bolts.
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Types of Support Structures
and Mounting (continued)
mount (hole A). Take one of the loose strap hooks and
insert into hole B.
NOTE: It is important to thread the nut only 1/4” onto the
hook, so that it may later be tightened to take out the slack
and make the strap secure to the chimney.
2. Go around the chimney with the strap; slip the strap clip
onto the strap, and then secure the other end of the
strap by inserting the strap into the strap hook that is in
hole B. The strap clip is used as follows: (See figure 1.)
3. Slide the strap through the loop section of the clip and
bend it around through the upright section of clip.
4. Bend the upright sections of the clip down with pliers,
pinching the strap firmly.
5. At this time, remove any slack in the strap by tightening
the nuts at holes A and B.
6. Repeat the above steps to secure the lower mount to
chimney. (It is recommended that the mounts be a
minimum of 18” apart.)
NOTE: Install the upper bracket just below the top course
of bricks, and the lower bracket two or three feet below the
upper bracket. For maximum strength, space the brackets
as far apart as possible.
7. Place the mast against the mount and secure it in place
using the mast support clamps and nuts.
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Types of Support Structures
and Mounting (continued)
Tripod Mount (not included) - Used on peaked
and flat roofs
Suggested height limitation: 10 feet above the rooftop.
Installation involving a tripod mount and a mast should be
guyed if the mast is ten feet or more. The Tripod mount
must be securely anchored to the roof as should the guy
wires. Apply roofing compound around the base of the
brackets, screws and eyebolts to weather proof the holes
in the roof. Try to lag bolt the legs to the roof rafters. If not,
install wood plates in the attic and install bolts to secure
the mount.
Telescopic Mast (not included)
The minimum safe diameter of the mast is 1-1/4 inches for
this type of mount. Guy wires should be equally spaced in
at least three directions. Use at least three guy wires for
each ten foot section of mast.
Make sure guy wires are spaced evenly apart.
Antenna Removal
Removal of the antenna should be exactly the reverse of
the installation instructions. Please, for your own safety,
follow the instructions for installing the antenna starting
with the last step first.
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Types of Support Structures
and Mounting (continued)
Universal Mount - For attic installations
An attic installation is the easiest, fastest and most
convenient type of antenna installation, especially if you do
not have easy or secure access to an outdoor area. Attic
installations work best in areas where strong signals are
present. Roofing materials, aluminum foil on insulation,
aluminum or steel siding, metal gutters at the attic level,
and metal lath under old plaster walls all can interfere
with reception. Use the universal mount to secure the mast
and antenna to a rafter.
1. Screw the universal mount into a supported rafter
or beam.
2. Using the U-bolt, bracket and nuts, secure the mast to
the universal mount.
3. After you align the mast perpendicular to the floor,
tighten the nuts securely.
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Example of Antenna
Grounding (continued)
1. Mount the 75 ohm grounding block or discharge unit
as close as possible to where the downlead enters
the house.
2. The ground wires for both the mast and the downlead
should be copper or aluminum wire, number eight (8)
or larger.
3. The downlead wire from the antenna to the antenna
grounding block or discharge unit and the mast ground
wire should be secured to the house with stand-off
insulators, spaced from four (4) to six (6) feet apart.
NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it
may not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast
extends four or more feet into the ground. Consult a TV
serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
Do’s and Don’ts When Installing Antennas
If you are not completely sure that you can install the
antenna safely, Do Not Try It! Contact a professional
installer instead.
Stay at least twice the length of the antenna plus the length
of the mast assembly away from power lines. If you do not
have enough room, contact a professional to do the job.
For mast support, use only 1-1/4” O.D. pipe or larger
antenna mast sections. Lengths over 10 feet should be
guyed at least every 10 foot section.
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Example of Antenna
Grounding
NOTE: Grounding the antenna and mast provides
lightning protection for the antenna and your TV set.
All outdoor antenna installations should be properly
grounded. To effectively protect the installation, the coaxial
cable(s) should be grounded before they enter the house.
The grounding of the coaxial cable is made using a “ground
block” and copper wire (not supplied). For information and
the materials needed to ground your antenna installation,
visit your local electronics store.
If you are not sure how to install the grounding block and
rod, please consult your local retailer or TERK’S Technical
Support Department at 1-800-942-8375.
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Antenna Lead
In Wire
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Ground
Clamp
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
NEC - National Electrical Code
Grounding Wire Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric
Service
Equipment
Ground
Clamps
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Rain Drip Loop On
Lead-In To TV
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