Channel Master 3022, 3023, 4248, 4308, DIGITAL READY 3022 Installation Instructions Manual
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WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR
POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY,
READ THE ENCLOSED “DANGER” BOOKLET BEFORE
BEGINNING Y OUR INST ALLA TION.
"DIGITAL READY"
UHF TV ANTENNAS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
3022
MODEL
3023
MODEL 3023
MODEL 4248
MODEL 3022
MODEL 4308
TOOLS YOU WILL FIND HANDY
• Large and small blade screwdrivers • Wire Cutters
• Adjustable Wrench • 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.
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 pre vent signal interf erence .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 Y OUR ANTENNA TO W ARD THE TRANSMITTING ST A TION
Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your TV set on and hav e 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.
TIPS ON INSTALLATION
"S" Clamp
TV Set
Balun
From Antenna
From Antenna
VCR
To
TV
Set
Coaxial Cable Input
Coaxial Cable Input
TV Set
VCR
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.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This instruction sheet covers all models 3022 and 3023.
Antenna Crossarm
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Wing Nut
Screw
VHF Feed Thru
P/N 51200 Printed in U.S.A. 12/99 3022, 3023, 4248, 4308
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 2¹⁄₂ 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 brack ets .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. Inser t 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 saf ety, please follo w the
instructions for installing the antenna starting with the last
step first.This is the only way to safely remove your antenna.
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ THE ENCLOSED “DANGER” BOOKLET BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION.
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