Sirius Satellite Radio 128-8662, SHA1 User Manual

SIRIUS Outdoor

Satellite Radio Antenna

Installation Manual

Thank you for purchasing a SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite Radio Antenna.

Y our new SIRIUS Outdoor Satellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance
antenna, specifically designed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and
terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other
building. This antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the
SIRIUS signal under a variety of conditions within the SIRIUS North American
coverage area.

Installation of this antenna requires experience in mechanical and electrical
procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the installation of the
antenna. If you are not comfortable or experienced with general installation
procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the antenna
for you.

The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the antenna.

Box Contents

Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the
Outdoor Antenna. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or ret ailer
immediately. Keep your purchase receipt and the p ackaging materials should you
need to return or ship the antenna.

Outdoor Antenna
30 ft. Antenna Cable
U-Bolts (2)
Mounting Brackets (2)
Hex Lock Nuts (4)
#10 Screws (4)
Installation Manual (not shown)

Tools Required

A Phillips screwdriver is needed for installation. Depending upon the type of
installation, a 3/8 in. wrench and power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also be
required.

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Caution and Warnings

WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the

antenna cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.

WARNING: Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so
may cause the antenna to not function properly . Purchase the optional antenna
cable extension if a longer antenna cable is necessary.

Antenna Location

For proper operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important to
locate the antenna in a place where it will be oriented toward the general direction
of the SIRIUS satellites, and free of obstructions which would block the antenna’s
view of the sky.

The SIRIUS satellites follow a fixed orbit over the USA, and, depending upon your
location in the USA, the antenna needs to be aimed in the general direction of the
satellites. Consult the map of the USA shown below which has been divided into 5
areas to determine which area you are located in. The location indicated by the
X on the map should be visible to the antenna when it is mounted, and there
should be no obstructions blocking the antenna’s view in that direction.

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2

5

X

4

3

Face the portion of the antenna with the logo on it toward the satellite using the
following guidelines. If you live in:

Area 1: Mount the antenna facing EAST or NORTHEAST
Area 2: Mount the antenna facing NORTH or NORTHEAST
Area 3: Mount the antenna facing NORTH or NORTHWEST
Area 4: Mount the antenna facing WEST or NORTHWEST
Area 5: Mount the antenna ONL Y ON THE ROOF (No wall mount)

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Once you have determined a possible mounting location, it is recommended that
you hold the antenna in place temporarily and connect the antenna cable to your
SIRIUS receiver. Using the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your
receiver, verify that your antenna is receiving a good SIRIUS signal. (Consult the
User Guide of the receiver for specific instructions.) Once you have found a
suitable mounting location for the antenna, you can proceed with the actual
installation.

Antenna Installation

There are three possible mounting options for the Outdoor Antenna:

Wall Mount Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building.
Roof Mount Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building.
Mast Mount Mounting the antenna on a mast or pole, such as an existing satellite

TV dish mast, an existing TV antenna mast, or other mast or pole.

Each of these mounting options are described in the following sections.

Wall Mount

The antenna mounting bracket may be oriented in a vertical position as shown,
and mounted directly to the wall of the building or home using the #10 screws
supplied with the antenna.

MOUNTING

HOLES

Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky by locating the antenna
too high under the eaves of the home or building.

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VIEW OF THE SKY

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VIEW OF THE SKY

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