HD8200XL
Xtreme Series HD Antenna
Assembly And Installation Manual
Made In America
www.XtremeSignal.com
HD8200XL
Xtreme Series HD Antenna
Assembly And Installation Manual
www.XtremeSignal.com
Made In America
Step 1: Unpack
Remove all three sections of the antenna and the hardware bag from package.
Make sure the following parts are in the package:
Antenna Components
(3) Antenna Sections (rear, large middle, and front booms)
(1) Boom Brace
(1) Hardware Bag
(2) Reector Booms
Hardware Bag Contents
(2) U-Bolts
(2) Mast Clamp Inserts
(10) #10 Flange Nuts
Fig. 1:Fully assembled
HD8200XL
(Does Not Include Mast)
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Rear Boom
Large Boom
Mast
(Not Included)
Boom Brace
Front Boom
Reector
Booms
Step 2: Connect the reector booms
to the front (small) booms
Find the two reector booms and the front (or small)
boom. The two smaller elements on the reector
booms face away from the small main boom.
IMPORTANT:
Unfold the elements on each end of the reector
boom so that the front of their locking tabs face
towards each other. The remaining locking tabs can
be unfolded in either direction. Make sure that all of
the elements are perpendicular to the reector boom.
Front
Locking Tab
Main Boom
Connect the two reector booms to the front boom
using two of the provided #10 nuts and screws.
The reector booms should be parallel to the
smaller boom at this point. (See Fig. 1.)
Step 3: Unfold the rest of the antenna
Unfold all the other elements on
the antenna until they lock into
place ensuring that they are at
and parallel to each other.
(See Fig. 3.)
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Step 4: Connect the middle (large) section to
the front (small) section
Find the middle (large) section. Locate the end of the middle section
that matches gure 4.
Remove the nut and screw in
the center. Slide the narrow
boom of the front (small)
section into the middle (large)
section. Make sure the
phasing lines are on the top
side of the small boom and the
black plastic element holders
Middle
Section
Tap lightly with a rubber mallet on the end of the small boom aligning the
holes for the screw. (See gure 4.) Re-install the screw and nut; be sure
to tighten securely.
Front
Section
are also on this same side.
This is the top of the antenna.
(See gure 5.)
Step 5: Connect the phasing lines
Place the phasing lines from the front
section over the studs. Secure them
Phasing Lines
to the studs with #10 ange nuts and
washers. Tighten securely.
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Step 6: Connect the rear section to the
middle (large) section
On the open end of the middle (large)
Screw
section, remove the rear nut and screw.
Find the rear section. Slide the narrow
Rear
Section
Middle
Section
boom of the rear antenna into the middle
(large) section. Tap lightly with a rubber
mallet on the end of the small boom,
aligning the holes for the screw.
Nut
(See gure 6.)
Re-install the screw and nut; be sure to
tighten securely.
Step 7: Connect the phasing lines
Phasing
Line
Nut
Washer
Stud
On the middle (large) section, near where
the middle and rear sections come
together, nd the posts on the top and
bottom of the last element holder studs.
(See gure 7.)
Place the phasing lines from the rear
section over the studs, one on the top side
and one on the bottom. Then fasten them
to the posts with washers and #10 ange
nuts. Tighten securely.
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Step 8: Connect the boom brace
Lay the boom brace on top of the antenna. Make sure the mast clamps
(the brass-colored sections) on the boom brace and antenna are facing
the same direction.
Locate the screw hole in the reector boom
and attach the brace with one of the provided
#10 screws and nuts.
(See gure 8.)
Swing the boom brace down towards the
Nut
one of the provided #10 screws and nuts to
attach the “V” to each side of boom.
(See gure 9.)
rear. Form a “V” with the metal straps. Use
Screw
Step 9: Install the transformer
Find the downlead connection on the
bottom of the front section of the
antenna, just beyond the reector
booms.
Place two washers on each of the
studs. Place a #10 nut on top of each
stud, but don’t tighten them yet.
Place the transformer ends between
the two washers and tighten the nuts
securely. (See gure 10.) Attach the
coax downlead to the transformer.
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Transformer
Downlead
Connections
Step 10: Insert the end caps
Insert two of the plastic end caps in the
ends of the antenna as shown in gure
11. Insert a third plastic end cap in the
exposed end of the boom brace.
Insert the last two end caps on the
ends of the reector booms. Use a
rubber mallet to gently tap them into
the ends so that they are secure.
Step 11: Mount the antenna to a mast
#10 Nuts
Boom Brace
Clamp Insert
Main
Boom
Clamp Insert
Find the two U-bolts, four 1/4” ange nuts, and the
two mast clamp inserts.
Place the mast clamp inserts on the inside of the
mast clamps on the antennas as shown in gure
12. Then insert the U-bolts into the mast clamps
and mast clamp inserts. Attach the nuts loosely.
Slide the antenna over the mast and lightly tighten
the two mast clamps. (See gures 12 and 13.) The
top side of the antenna is the side with the black
plastic pieces on it.
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Step 12: Connect the coax downlead to your
TV or pr-amplier
Connect the coax downlead to your TV. Rotate the
antenna until you receive the best picture. You will
probably need a helper to view the TV set while you
Point Toward
Broadcast
Towers
are rotating the antenna.
Step 13: Pointing the antenna
Yo u want to point the small end of the antenna towards your local broadcast
towers. If you need assistance locating the broadcast towers you can use
www.antennaweb.org, www.tvfool.com or call one of our technicians and
they can help ensure you have the antenna set up properly.
Step 14: Secure mast clamps and downlead,
ground the antenna
Tighten the two mast clamps securely. Secure the coaxial downlead to the
mast (using cable ties or electrical tape) to prevent it from whipping in the
wind. It is always recomended that you ground your antenna when installing
it outdoors. Visit www.solidsignal.com for antenna grounding supplies
Step 15: Enjoy Free HD TV
Now that you have successfully installed the HD8200XL antenna you can
start enjoying your free local HD broadcasts.
Note: Elements that are bent, can easily be corrected, and do not affect signal,
as it is the length that determines how the antenna receives signal.
(For assistance or troubleshooting call: 1-877-312-4547)
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180 Day Limited Warranty
This Xtreme Signal product is hereby warrantied against defects arising from faults in
materials or workmanship for a period of 180 (one hundred and eighty) days starting from the
original date of purchase. Neither Solid Signal, Xtreme Signal, nor Signal Group LLC will
honor a warranty claim unless accompanied by original proof of purchase. All warranty claims
must be made to a Solid Signal authorized dealer or directly to Solid Signal. In the case that
the dealer involved in the purchase of your antenna is unavailable or unknown, contact
Solid Signal at 25225 Regency Drive, Novi MI 48375, either by phone at 877.697.4462 or via
info@solidsignal.com.
This product warranty covers only the parts originally included in the package and includes
neither the cost of shipping, removal or installation, nor any parts purchased ancillary to this
sale for the purpose of installation. If this product is damaged or fails in any way due to having
been improperly installed, abused or neglected or due to any accidental or intentional
tampering with the product as manufactured, this warranty shall be void. If this product is
damaged due to acts of nature or corrosion caused by environmental factors
(such as salt spray or acid rain) this warranty shall be void.
Should this product require warranty replacement, the customer shall be responsible for all
shipping and handling charges required to return the product to a Solid Signal dealer. At its
option, Solid Signal or a Solid Signal authorized dealer shall repair or replace this product and
return it to the customer with no additional freight charges due.
This warranty policy is the sole warranty for this product. Neither Solid Signal nor its
authorized dealers shall be responsible for enforcement of any other warranty either express
or implied made by any other entity. Express, Implied, or Statutory Warranties including
warranties of tness to a particular purpose or merchantability are limited to this single
180-day warranty. This warranty is the sole and exclusive remedy for any customer, whether in
contract, tort, or otherwise. Neither Solid Signal nor its authorized dealers shall be liable for
any damage or loss, whether incidental or consequential, except as set forth above.
Commercial loss shall not be covered except as set forth above.
This warranty is enforceable to the extent that it is not superseded by local or state law.
Consult with local authorities for any specic legal rights which may apply to your jurisdiction.
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