Deluxe DSS System
(160-2530)                 Installation Tips          Faxback Doc. # 19693

These installation tips may help you as your install the DSS dish.

Using a Bubble Level or Plumb Line to Align the Mounting Foot

This section describes using a bubble level or a plumb line.  Vertically
aligning the mounting foot is used as an example in the steps below.

1.  Hold the mounting foot stationary on the vertical surface.

2.  Gently move the mounting foot until the foot is perfectly aligned with
    the bubble level or the plumb line.

    If you use the bubble level, hold the level vertically against the
    mounting surface.  Then, align the side of the mounting foot with the
    bubble level.

    If you use a plumb line, align the scribe marks inside the mounting
    foot with the plumb line.

LOCATING A WALL STUD OR RAFTER

To locate a wall stud, rafter, or cross-brace, follow these steps:

1.  Tap the wall or roof surface lightly with a small hammer wrapped in a
    clean cloth.

2.  If you hear a hollow thud, move the hammer an inch to the left or right
    and tap again.

3.  Repeat step 2 until you hear a sharp thump.  You have located a stud or
    rafter.

4.  Tap 1 inch to the left and right and listen for the same sharp thump to
    locate the center of the stud or rafter.

    You can drill 1/8" test holes where you think the edges of the stud or
    rafter are located.  Then, you can drill the holes for the mounting
    foot between the two small holes.  Remember to seal the test holes with
    silicone sealant.

    NOTES:  If you drill into a roof, make sure you fill the holes with 
            silicone sealant before you insert the lag screw to secure the
            mounting foot on a roof.  Then, apply additional sealant to the
            surface of the roof around the holes you sealed and make the
            edges of the sealant slightly raised.

    HINTS:  Use a stud finder if you have one.

            Electrical outlets are usually attached to the left or right
            side of a wall stud.  The next wall stud is normally 16 inches
            to the left or right of the electrical outlet.  "However, do 
            not drill near an electrical outlet."

DRILLING INTO CINDER BLOCK

When you attach the dish's mounting foot to cinder block, use the
appropriate togglers and drill into the hollow core of the cinder block.

In a two-core or three-core cinder block, a hollow core is 4 inches to the
left or right of the vertical mortar joint.  Using a 1/2" masonry drill
bit, drill into the hollow area of the cinder block.  Then, attach the
mounting foot using togglers. Instructions for using togglers begin below.

USING TOGGLERS

Use 1/4" togglers and 1/4-20 x 3" machine screws to secure a mounting to
the hollow area of a wall or to cinder block.

CAUTION:  Before you drill into any wall, make sure that you locate and
          avoid hidden wiring, ducts and plumbing pipes.  Do not drill near
          electrical outlets.

To use the togglers, follow these steps:

1.  Locate a hollow space in the wall where you want to mount the dish.

    If you are drilling into a hollow wall, drill four holes.

    If you are drilling into a cinder block wall, drill two holes.

2.  Use the mounting foot as a template and mark where you want to drill
    the holes over the hollow space in the wall.  Make sure the whole
    mounting foot fits within the space over the hollow space.

3.  Drill 1/2" holes in the locations you marked.

4.  Holding the ring end of the toggler, insert the pointed end of the
    plastic holder for the toggle bolt into the hole until the end of the
    plastic holder is in the hollow space.

5.  Rotate the toggler and gently pull the plastic ring to ensure the
    toggler position is flush with the inside surface of the wall.

6.  When you are sure the toggler is flush with the inside surface, pull
    the plastic ring and push the plastic push-cap toward the wall.

7.  When the push-cap is in the hole you drilled, gently snap off the
    plastic straps that are attached to the plastic ring.

8.  Attach the mounting foot using the 1/4-20 x 3" machine screws.


(CS 2/1/96)