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Contents

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Safety Instructions

Antenna grounding and safety warning

1. Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors from antenna to a build­ing, should not cross over open conductors of electric light or

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power circuits.They should be kept away from all circuits to avoid
the possibility of accidental contact.

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National Electrical Code

* Antenna Discharge Unit is not required if lead in conductors are enclosed in a

continuous metallic shield that is permanently and effectively grounded.

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2. Each conductor of a lead-in from an outdoor antenna should be
connected with an antenna discharge unit.Antenna dicharge units
(or Lightning Arrestors) should be located outside the building or
inside the building between the point of entrance of the lead-in and
the TV, and as near as practical to the entrance of the conductors
to the building.

Important Safety Notes

If you do not f
recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified professional
antenna installer.
Read the instructions for this device thoroughly before attempting
installation.

The installation or dismantling of any antenna near power lines is dan­gerous. Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured while
attempting to install or service antennas. For your safety and proper
antenna installation, read and follow all safety precautions.

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Choose an installation site for safety as well as performance.
All electric power lines, cable lines and telephone lines look alike.To
be safe, assume ANY overhead line can kill you.
Do not place an antenna where it could potentially fall on to, or blow
into a power line. If in doubt call your electric provider. Let them
review your site.

Outdoor antennas should be grounded with an approved lighting arrest­ing device. Local codes may apply.Use 8 AWG or larger ground wire.

Height or other restrictions on antennas may apply to your installa­tion depending on your proximity to an airport, or local ordinances.

Take the time to plan your installation procedure. Do all assembly

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Safety Instructions

work on the antenna on the ground. Raise the completed antenna
after assembly.

Do NOT work on a wet,snowy or windy day or if a thunderstorm is
approaching. Do NOT use a metal ladder.

If the antenna assembly starts to fall, get away from it and let it fall.
Remember that the antenna mast and cable are all excellent conduc­tors of electrical current.

Do NOT install the antenna by yourself. Be sure that there are two
other people available for help.

If any part of the antenna should come in contact with a power line .
. . DON'T TOUCH IT OR TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF. Call your
local power company immediately.They will remove it.

Should an electrical accident occur ...DON'T TOUCH THE PERSON
IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER LINE, or you too can become
electrocuted. Instead, use a DRY board, stick, or rope to push or pull
the victim awa
the victim. If he has stopped breathing, immediately administer car­diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and stay with him. Have someone
else call for medical help.

Install wire antennas high enough that they will not be "walked into"
by people.

Do not install antenna wire(s) over or under utility lines.

y from the power lines and antenna. Once clear, check

Important installation information

The MANT950 uses a power injector that sends a low power DC
voltage to the antenna to drive the signal amplifier built into the
antenna though the RG-6 or RG-59 signal cable.
It is essential for proper operation of this antenna system that the

wer injector be connected between the antenna and any devices

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such as splitters, additional amplifers, matching transformers, net­works, etc. SEE DIAGRAM TO LEFT.

Disregarding this important notice may result in damaging the power
injector or improper operation / poor performance.

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Included with Antenna

Parts included:

1. MANT950 Antenna 1

2. 12VDC, 200mA Power Injector 1

3. Main Bracket 1

4. 1/2" screws & washers) 6

5. U-Bolts 2

6. Mast clamps 2

7. Wing-nuts 4

7. L-Bracket 2

8. 2" Wood Screws 2

9. 20' RG-59U cable with connectors 1

Weather Boot 1

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Fig A

Mounting Antenna

Determining signal strength

Before Installation determine the best location for optimum recep­tion. It is important for the antenna to have an unobstructed path to
the transmitter.To determine the transmitter(s) location you can con­sult the website http://www.antennaweb.org. For best results the
antenna should be facing to the transmitter locations as shown at left.

Wall mounting the unit (indoor or outdoor)

Do all the antenna assembly work on the ground.Raise the complet­ed antenna after assembly.

1. Attach the main bracket to the antenna assembly using the 6 - 1/8”
screws and washers as shown in Figure A.

2. Attach the L brackets to the unit as shown in figure B. Note that
the brackets are adjustable laterally for best mounting.
Using the L brackets as a guide mark position for the two 2” wood

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screws. If possible locate a stud to screw into,adjusting the L brack­ets accordingly. If studs are not available use appropriate wall anchors
(not included, available at any hardware store). Screw the wood

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