Patriot Commercial Antenna King Post Mount User Manual

3.8m Commercial Antenna

King Post Mount

LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY

This PATRIOT ANTENNA equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship un­der normal use and service. PATRIOT ANTENNA shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge,
or at its option, refund the purchase price, if the equipment is returned to PATRIOT ANTENNA not more than
twelve (12) months after shipment. Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be
at cost of PATRIOT ANTENNA except PATRIOT ANTENNA shall return repaired or replaced equipment
freight prepaid.

This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect
its stability or durability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. This Warranty does
not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice,
storms, lightning, or other natural occurrences over which PATRIOT ANTENNA has no control, and this War­ranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the
instructions furnished by PATRIOT ANTENNA.

Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to PATRIOT
ANTENNA immediately upon failure. Noncompliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate
this warranty in whole or in part.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. PATRIOT ANTENNA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE
ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY AND PATRI­OT ANTENNA NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON
TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR
PROVIDED.

IN NO EVENT SHALL PATRIOT ANTENNA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, IN­TERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

In no event shall PATRIOT ANTENNA be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price
of the equipment.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limita­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

PATRIOT ANTENNA has the right to void the warranty when the antenna is installed by someone other then
a certifi ed installer.

Product Serial Number- _________________

Date Purchased- ____________

Patriot Antenna Systems

704 North Clark Street

Albion, MI 49224 USA

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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IMPORTANT!!!

INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL

INSTALLER AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D.I.Y. (DO-IT-YOURSELF)

INSTALLATIONS.

WATCH FOR WIRES!
Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your own safety,
follow these important safety rules.

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1. Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.

2. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation.

We recommend you stay a minimum of 6 meters (20 feet) from all power lines.

3. Do not use metal ladders.

4. Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day.

5. If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let if fall.

6. If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line, call your

local power company. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.

7. Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded.

WARNING

Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangerous. Because of the antenna surface, even slight

winds create strong forces. For example, a 1.0m antenna facing a wind of 32 km/h (20 mph) can undergo

forces of 269 N (60 lbs.). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments. Do not at-

tempt to assemble, move or mount dish on windy days or serious, even fatal accidents may occur. PA-

TRIOT ANTENNA SYSTEMS is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna

installations.

Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind damage.

This damage can be very serious or even life threatening. The owner and installer assumes full responsibil-

ity that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind & ice) and properly sealed

against leaks. PATRIOT ANTENNA SYSTEMS will not accept liability for any damage caused by a

satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications.

WARNING

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Introduction

Thank you for purching your Patriot Commercial Antenna. We trust that you will fi nd this to be a well

designed product that will proved many years of reliable service. Please read this manual thoroughly before

beginning assembly. For best results in the assembly process, perform each step in the same sequence as

listed in this manual. Record the serial munber of the unit on to page two for future refferance and read the

warrenty information. The serial number plate can be found on the pedestal mount.

Unpacking and Inspection

Shipping cartons should be unpacked and contents checked for damaged or missing parts. Should there be any parts that
are damaged or missing, please contact technical support for replacement.

Site Selection

The main objective of conducting a site survey utilizing a compass and inclinometer is to choose a mounting location on the
ground that will give you the greatest amount of swing for azimuth and elevation for present as well as future use. A thorough
pre-installation site survey is strongly recommended because it can alert you to any “look angle”, soil, wind or other
problems.

The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospective antenna site is whether or not the area can provide
an acceptable “look angle” to the satellite. A site with a clear, unobstructed view facing south, southeast is required. Your
antenna site must be selected in advance so that you will be able to receive the strongest signal available. Also consider
obstructions that may occur in the future such as the growth of trees.

It is important to conduct an on-site survey with a portable antenna or with a compass and clinometer to avoid interference,
obstructions, etc.

When selecting “look angle”, be sure to observe and take readings approximately 10 deg to the left and right, above and
below your selected “look angle”.

Before Ground Pole Installation, the soil type should be checked because soil conditions vary widely in composition and
load bearing capacity. A soil check will help you to determine the type
and size of foundation required to provide a stable base for the antenna.

Before digging is done, information regarding the possibility of underground telephone lines, power lines, storm drains, etc.,
in the excavation area should be obtained from the appropriate agency.

As with any other type of construction, a local building permit may be required before installing an antenna. It is the property
owner’s responsibility to obtain any and all permits. Ground mounts are certified for 125 mph wind survival.

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