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Installing the Receivers
Use the steps below while referring to Figure 1 for this installation.
Table 1. Torque Values
Run RG-6 coaxial cables from the DISH 1000 antenna to the receiver location(s) using the
following cable requirements. Account for grounding or other devices and in-home cabling.
• Only RG-6 coaxial cables rated for 950 to 2150 MHz can be used in this installation. Do not
use existing cables such as RG-59. These other cables may cause signal loss. Also, be sure
that any outdoor connections are made using waterproof F-connectors.
• The length of the RG-6 cable from the DISH 1000 must not be longer than:
- 200 feet for DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus receivers.
- 150 feet for Legacy receivers.
The center conductor must not extend past the rim of the F-connector more than the
thickness of a nickel.
Tighten all outdoor cable connections up to the recommended manufacturer torque value
to ensure seal against moisture. Damage caused by over-tightening is not covered by the
limited warranty.
Thread a 5-1/2 foot long cable through the LNBF arm and 129°W slot of the W-Bracket. Connect
the cable to the DISH Pro LNBF. Attach the DISH Pro LNBF to the W-Bracket 129°W slot with
one screw.
Connect a temporary cable to a peaking meter. Thread the other end of the cable through the LNBF
arm and 119°W slot of the W-Bracket. Connect the temporary cable to
PORT 1 of the DISH Pro
Plus Twin LNBF and attach the DISH Pro Plus Twin to the W-Bracket with two screws.
Note: If the peaking meter does not have enough current (450 mA) to power the DISH Pro Plus
Twin LNBF, connect
PORT 2 of the LNBF to the SATELLITE IN port of a powered receiver.
Peak the dish for the strongest possible signal on the 119°W satellite signal using the azimuth and
elevation settings you wrote on page 3. Do not adjust the skew.
Note: If you cannot find the 119°W signal, try adjusting the elevation up one or two degrees.
With the peaking meter still connected, tighten the mast clamp and elevation bolts using the torque
values listed in Table 1. Re-confirm signal strength after tightening the bolts.
Location Torque Value
Mast Adjustment Bolt
Note: Do not adjust the tightness of the pivot bolt.
120 inch-pounds
Mast Clamp
Note: Clamp must be fully seated with pivot bolt resting on top of mast
Note: Do not adjust the tightness of the pivot bolt.
85 inch-pounds
Elevation Bolts 90 inch-pounds
Skew Bolts 100 inch-pounds
Reflector Bolts 70 inch-pounds
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