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Outdoor Attic HD
User Manual
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Prepare for Installation
Verify package contents.
UHF Element A (2) M6 X 10mm Bolt (2)
UHF Element B (2) M6 X 12mm Washers (2)
UHF Element C (2) Rubber End Caps (24)
VHF Dipole (2) J-Mount (15/16in. or 2.5cm)
Reflector Rods (12) Mounting Bracket
Reflector Bracket (2) ¼in. X 2in. Lag Screws (4)
Main Boom M6 X 50mm Bolts (2)
U-Bolt M6 Locking Nuts (2)
Wing Nuts (2) M6 Washers (4)
Rubber Boot M5 X 40mm Bolt
M3 X 10mm Sheet Metal M5 Nut
Screw (4)
Small Zip Tie
M3 X 14mm Sheet Metal
Screw (1)
Large Zip Tie (2)
M3 X 12mm Bolt (2)
Danger Label
M3 Nuts (2)
Grounding Examples
Example of antenna grounding
per the NEC - National Electrical Code
1. Antenna coax
2. Grounding conductor
(NEC Sec 810-21)
3. 75-ohm grounding block
4. Rain drip loop
(coax into house)
5. Electric service meter
6. Ground clamp
7. Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC art 250. pt H)
Examples of acceptable grounding locations:
• The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in
250.50 in the NEC.
• Grounded interior metal water piping system, within 5ft. from its point
of entrance to the building.
• Grounded nonflexible metallic power service raceway.
• Service equipment enclosure, the grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode
conductor metal enclosure of the power service.
• An 8ft. grounded rod driven into the ground can be used as long as it is
connected to the central building ground by a #6 or heavier bonding wire.
Refer to the NEC sections 250 and 810 for acceptable grounding
methods. Visit www.neca-neis.org for more information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
antenna and mounting structure added
together. If the antenna falls during or after
• NEVER touch ANYTHING or ANYONE in assembly, there must be sufficient distance
contact with a power line. You can be to ensure it does not come into contact
electrocuted. In case of an accident or with the power lines.
emergency, call 911 immediately for help.
• GROUND the antenna and the antenna
• INSPECT your installation site carefully for mounting structure in accordance with the
power lines. Make sure there is no possibility NEC electrical code and all state and local
the antenna, its mounting structure or your electrical code requirements.
ladder can come into contact with power
• COMPLETE the antenna assembly on the
lines. Be sure to consider what can go
ground prior to mounting.
wrong during installation.
• EXERCISE caution when working on a roof.
• KEEP your ladder, antenna and its mounting
structure (such as the mast pole and mount)
• DO NOT use a metal ladder or install the
far away from power lines at all times.
antenna on a windy day. If the antenna
or mast starts to fall, allow it to fall. Do not
• KEEP the distance between power lines and
attempt to catch the antenna.
the antenna and its mounting structure at
least two times the combined height of the
Assemble Antenna
Connect the VHF dipoles.
1. Remove the main boom's foam block, then remove the
nuts and lock washers from the bolts.
2. Connect VHF dipoles so they encircle the main boom.
3. Secure with the lock washers and nuts previously
removed, then secure the other side to the main
boom with the M3 X 14mm sheet metal screw.
Connect the UHF elements.
1. Attach UHF element C to the matching "C" location on
the main boom ("C" on the element must face up), then
secure with two M3 X 12mm bolts and nuts.
2. Attach UHF elements A and B in the same way, then
secure with the M3 X 10mm sheet metal screws.
Assemble the reflector.
Note: During assembly, do not force the reflector rods into the brackets and be careful to not bend the rods.
1. Place one half of the reflector bracket on a flat
surface. The clamping tabs should face up and the
open end should face away from you.
2. Hold down the reflector bracket with your thumb
while using your index finger to lift up the clamping tab,
then slide one reflector rod into the bracket under the
clamping tab. When the rod stops sliding, slightly twist
it until the rod's flat part aligns with the flat part of the
hole on the reflector bracket. Finish sliding in the rod
until the clamping tab is between the two indentations
on the rod.
3. Repeat the above process for the remaining 11
reflector rods and the second half of the reflector
bracket, then install rubber end caps on each rod.
4. Align the connecting tabs of the reflector bracket's
two halves, then slide them together until they're
evenly aligned.
Fig. 6b
Connect the Antenna
Connect the outdoor cables.
1. Prepare the rubber boot, then feed one end of an outdoor-rated coax cable through the
cuts and out the wide end of the boot.
To coax port
Carefully cut the
narrow end of the boot
to allow the cable to pass
through.
Fig. 6c
2. Connect the cable to the coax port on the antenna wing, then push the boot
up firmly into the receiving flange on the housing. Cinch the zip tie around the
narrow end of the boot and tighten it to create a weatherproof seal.
3. Connect the opposite end of this cable to the 75-ohm grounding block.
4. From the grounding block, connect the cable that will run through the wall and
into your home, leaving enough slack in the cable to create a drip loop. Seal this
entry point with exterior caulk to prevent rain leaking in.
Important: When installing outdoors, always use outdoor-rated cable
to connect your antenna. Use in-wall rated cable for inside walls, attics
and crawlspaces, and basic indoor cable to connect your TV equipment.
Coax cables, splitters, grounding blocks and other accessories needed to complete
your installation are NOT INCLUDED with this purchase and are SOLD SEPARATELY.
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Connect the coax cables indoors.
Direct connection – for single HDTV
1. Pass the cable from the grounding block, through your wall/attic to a coax
wallplate connection in your TV room.
2. Connect your TV with another coax cable. SCAN FOR OVER-THE-AIR CHANNELS
on your TV.
Whole-home installation – for multiple HDTVs
This antenna may be used with a coax splitter to distribute the signal to multiple
locations throughout your home.
1. Run an in-wall rated coax cable from the grounding block, through your attic/wall to
a coax splitter in your attic.
WATCH FOR WIRES!
YOU CAN BE KILLED IF THIS ANTENNA
COMES NEAR ELECTRIC POWER LINES.
FOR YOUR SAFETY,
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
• APPLY the included danger label to the base of
the antenna mounting structure.
• INFORM others of the danger of touching
power lines or touching other objects in
contact with power lines.
• CONTACT a professional installer in your area
to do the antenna installation if you are unsure
how to safely install and ground this antenna.
Antenna assembly continued...
Attach the main boom.
1. Slide the metal end of the main boom through the center of the concave side of the
reflector until the holes align with those on the reflector brackets.
2. Use two M6 X 12mm flat washers and two M6 X 10mm bolts to attach the top and
bottom of the reflector bracket to the main boom.
3. Remove the wing nuts from the U-bolt, then insert the U-bolt through the jagged
notched side of the main boom and replace the wing nuts, but do not tighten.
Install the Antenna
Install the mounting bracket.
1. Secure the mounting bracket to your selected location far away from power lines.
(1/4in. X 2in. lag screws are provided for some installations.)
2. Connect J-mount to mounting bracket with two M6 X 50mm bolts, two M6 locking
nuts and four M6 washers, then position mount perpendicular to the ground.
Secure the antenna to the J-mount.
1. Loosen the U-bolt clamp assembly attached to the
end of the antenna boom. Slide the U-bolt (antenna)
down onto the J-mount. The coax port on the
antenna must face down.
2. Point small end of antenna toward broadcast towers.
3. Tighten wing nuts on U-bolt to secure the antenna
into position.
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Antenna Removal
1. Inspect the area carefully for power lines. Look for any new power lines that
may have been installed. Make sure there is no possibility the antenna, its
mounting structure or your ladder can come in contact with power lines.
Always consider what could go wrong during the antenna removal process.
2. Repeat the steps for antenna installation but in reverse order.
Antenna connection continued...
Use of multiple splitters in a whole-home installation will seriously
degrade signal quality and is NOT RECOMMENDED.
2. From the splitter, run in-wall rated coax cables through your attic and walls to
the coax wallplate connections installed in your rooms.
3. Connect your TV equipment with additional coax cables. SCAN FOR OVER-THE-AIR
CHANNELS on each connected TV.
Whole-Home installation tips.
INTERIOR
(ATTIC)
OUTDOOR OUTDOOR
COAXIAL
RATED CABLE RATED CABLE
SPLITTER
IN-WALL
RATED CABLE
75-OHM 75-OHM
GROUNDING GROUNDING
GROUNDING GROUNDING
BLOCK BLOCK
WIRE FROM WIRE FROM
ANTENNA ANTENNA
MOUNT MOUNT
HDTV HDTV
GROUNDING GROUNDING
WIRE WIRE
SCAN FOR CHANNELS
SEARCHING...
EXTERIOR EXTERIOR
GROUND GROUND
CLAMP ON CLAMP ON
POWER POWER
SERVICE SERVICE
Maximize the number of channels you receive by turning the antenna in different
directions. BE SURE TO SCAN FOR OVER-THE-AIR CHANNELS ON YOUR TV.
For best performance, install the antenna as high as possible.
Be sure to visit www.antennaweb.org to find the available TV stations and
broadcast towers in your area.
Prepare for Installation
Select your installation site.
Observe and comply with local, city and state building and
electrical codes, rules and regulations prior to installation.
1. Choose a SAFE location far away from power lines. The distance
between power lines and your antenna/mounting structure should be
at least 2 times the combined height of the antenna and its mounting structure.
See Important Safety Instructions.
2. Visit www.antennaweb.org to determine the available television stations and
location of the broadcast towers in your area.*
*Antenna reception range is based on a line-of-sight signal path from the TV broadcast towers
to your home. Several factors can limit reception range at your location. Some of these are
mountainous and hilly terrain, obstructions in the signal path and metal construction materials.
Position your antenna toward the broadcast towers for best performance.
NO!
YES!
AVOID ALL
POWER LINES!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OR DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE
OF INSTALLING THIS ANTENNA, CONTACT
A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IN YOUR AREA.
Ground the Installation
Ground the antenna mount.
The National Electric Code (NEC) requires your antenna and mounting structure be
properly grounded. Correct grounding requires the use of a 75-ohm grounding block
on the home's exterior. This provides protection in the event of static buildup on the
antenna or lightning near your home.
Read through this entire process carefully, understanding all safety
notices and instructions, before proceeding with installation.
1. Attach a #8 aluminum or a #10 copper grounding wire
to the J-mount using the M5 bolt and M5 nut. Use the hole
located on the J-mount just above the mounting bracket to
make this connection.
2. Tighten this connection well. Ensure there is a solid electrical
connection between the mount and the grounding wire.
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Connect the wire's other end to a 75-ohm grounding block.
Install a 75-ohm grounding block.
1. Place a 75-ohm grounding block near the cable's entry point into your home, while
leaving enough slack in the cable to create a drip loop. This ensures that moisture
does not enter the house.
2. Connect the grounding wire from the J-mount to a
75-ohm grounding block
screw terminal on the 75-ohm grounding block.
Tighten this connection well. Ensure there is a solid
electrical connection between the wire and the
screw terminal.
3. Running from the terminal at the grounding
block, connect the end of the grounding wire
to an acceptable building ground location.
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