Antennacraft Antenna HBU11 manual

							Limited Warranty—This product is warranted by Antennacraft against manufac-turing  defects  in  material  and  workmanship  under  normal  use  for  ninety  (90)  days from the date of purchase from Antennacraft dealers.
EXCEPT  AS  PROVIDED  HEREIN,  ANTENNACRAFT  MAKES  NO  EXPRESS  WARRANTIES AND  ANY  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES,  INCLUDING  THOSE  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE  WRITTEN  LIMITED  WARRANTIES  CONTAINED  HEREIN.  EXCEPT  AS  PROVIDED HEREIN,  ANTENNACRAFT  SHALL  HAVE  NO  LIABILITY  OR  RESPONSIBILITY  TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR  DAMAGE  CAUSED  DIRECTLY  OR  INDIRECTLY  BY  USE  OR  PERFORMANCE  OF THE PRODUCT  OR  ARISING  OUT  OF  ANY  BREACH  OF  THIS  WARRANTY,  INCLUDING,  BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES,  EVEN  IF  ANTENNACRAFT  HAS  BEEN  ADVISED  OF  THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some  states  do  not  allow  limitations  on  how  long  an  implied  warranty  lasts  or the  exclusion  or  limitation  of  incidental  or  consequential  damages,  so  the  above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In  the  event  of  a  product  defect  during  the  warranty  period,  take  the  product and  the  sales  receipt  as  proof  of  the  purchase  date  to  any  ANTENNACRAFT  dealer. ANTENNACRAFT will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect  by  product  repair  without  charge  for  parts  and  labor  (b)  replace  the  product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price.  All replaced parts  and  products,  and  products  on  which  a  refund  is  made,  become  the  property of  ANTENNACRAFT.  New  or  reconditioned  parts  and  products  may  be  used  in  the performance  of  warranty  service.  Repaired  or  replaced  parts  and  products  are warranted  for  the  remainder  of  the  original  warranty  period.  You  will  be  charged for  repair  or  replacement  of  the  product  made  after  the  expiration  of  the  warranty period.
This  warranty  does  not  cover:  (a)  damage  or  failure  caused  by  or  attributable  to acts  of  God,  abuse,  accident,  misuse,  improper  or  abnormal  usage,  failure  to  follow instructions,  improper  installation  or  maintenance,  alteration,  lightning  or  other incidence  of  excess  voltage  or  current;  (b)  any  repairs  other  than  those  provided by  an  ANTENNACRAFT  authorized  service  facility;  (c)  consumables  such  as  fuses  or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f ) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
ANTENNACRAFT, PO Box 1005, Burlington, IA 52601,  319-758-8050          www.antennacraft.net                              6/09  Product may vary from depiction. Mast not included.            
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							WARNING: INSTALLATION OF 
THIS PRODUCT NEAR 
POWERLINES IS DANGEROUS. 
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE 
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.
 
DANGER
WATCH FOR POWER LINES! 
You can be KILLED if this antenna 
comes near electric power lines. 
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD 
OCCUR WITH POWER LINES
1.  Call for emergency help.
2.  Don’t  touch  a  person  who  has 
come  in  contact  with  the  antenna 
and  the  powerline  (you’ll  be  elec-
trocuted, too).
3.  If  the  victim  is  free  and  clear  from 
any  electric  powerlines  and  is  un-
responsive,  administer  CPR  until 
emergency help arrives.
FOLLOW THESE RULES AND LIVE
1. If you’re not sure about a careful, safe installation—don’t try 
to do it yourself. Call your local power company or check 
with  Yellow  Pages  under  “Antennas  or  Television  and 
Radio Antenna Systems” for an installer in your area.
2. With at least two people, assemble as much of the antenna 
on the ground as possible.
3. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to 
the power lines before you start installing—WE RECOM-
MEND YOU STAY A MINIMUM OF TWICE THE MAXIMUM 
LENGTH  OF  THE  ANTENNA  AND  ITS  MAST  AWAY 
FROM ALL POWER LINES.
4. Do not use a metal ladder.
5. Remember,  even  the  slightest  touch  of  an  antenna  to  a 
power line can cause a fatal shock.
6. Don’t try to do the job on a windy day.
7. Have a friend watch as a spotter on the ground when you’re 
on the roof to see things you can’t.
8. If you start to drop the antenna, get away from it and let it 
fall.
9. If any part of the antenna comes in contact with a power 
line CALL YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY; DON’T TRY 
TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
10. Keep mast, lead-in and metal guy wires away from power 
lines,  too. They  are  all  excellent  conductors  of  electrical 
current.
11. Be sure everyone understands the danger of touching an 
overhead power line. Tell them never to try to remove any 
object touching a power line.
12. Make  sure  the  antenna and  mast  are  properly  grounded.
SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE
Before attempting to install your antenna, think of where you 
can best place your antenna for safety and performance. Most 
antennas are supported by pipe masts attached to the chimney, 
roof, or side of the house. Generally, the higher the antenna 
is above the ground, the better it performs. A good practice is 
to install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line 
and away from power lines and obstructions. 
Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet. If 
possible, find a mounting place directly above your set, where 
the antenna lead-in wire can take a short, vertical drop on the 
outside of the house for entry through a wall or window near 
the set. To determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, 
and trees:
1. Measure the length of your antenna.
2. Add  the  antenna  length  to  the  height  of  your  tower  or 
mast. 
3. Double  this  total  for  the  minimum  recommended  safe 
distance.
If you cannot maintain this safe distance, STOP! 
GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.
   
CHOOSING A STRUCTURE MOUNT
Follow the installation directions for the individual type of 
mount you choose.
GENERAL  INSTALLATION  DIRECTIONS  FOR  MAST 
MOUNTED ANTENNAS
1. Assemble  your  new  antenna  on  the  ground  at  the 
installation site. Follow the separate assembly instruc-
tions that come with it.
2. Install the selected mount for your antenna.
3. Attach the mast and antenna to the mount.
 Note:  If you are going to use guy wires:
 • Install guy wire anchor bolts
 • Estimate length of guy wires and cut them
 • Attach to mast using guy wire ring
 • Have a second person hold the mast upright  while   
  the guy wires are attached and tightened to the 
     anchor bolts
4. IF YOUR MAST DOES NOT HAVE A DANGER LABEL, 
INSTALL  THE  SELF-ADHERING  DANGER  LABEL 
PACKAGED  IN  ANTENNA  HARDWARE  KIT  AT  EYE 
LEVEL ON YOUR MAST.
ANTENNA GROUNDING
To  protect  your  house  and  your  TV/FM  installation,  your 
antenna system must be properly grounded.
1. Clamp a #10 copper or #8 aluminum grounding wire to 
the base of the antenna mast. Using standoffs every 4 
to 6 feet, run the wire down the building in as straight a 
line as possible.
2. Attach a 75 ohm grounding block to the antenna’s lead-in 
cable as close as possible to the point where the cable 
enters the house.
3. Attach the grounding wire to the lead-in cable’s grounding 
unit and run the wire to the central building ground.
Acceptable central building ground points may include:
• Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet 
of the point where it enters the building.
• Grounded metallic service raceway
• Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure
• 8-foot  grounding  rod  driven  into  the  ground  (only  if 
bonded to the central building ground by #6 or heavier 
bonding wire)
• Other acceptable grounding electrodes that comply with 
sections  250  and  810  of  the  National  Electrical  Code 
(NEC)
ANTENNA REMOVAL
To remove the antenna, follow the instructions for installing 
the antenna, but start with the last step first. That’s the only 
safe way to remove an antenna.
B A S E   A N D   R O O F MOUNT: Mast  locks  i n t o   U - b o l t .   S w i v e l base fits the slope of most  rods.
UNIVERSAL MAST ANCHOR MOUNT:  Has  U-bolt  for  easy  swivel.  Adapts  to  most  roof slopes.
VENT  PIPE  MOUNT: For  smaller  antennas. Attaches to vent pipe.
CORNER MOUNTS: Two Y-mounts with straps for chimney corner mounting.
CHIMNEY RATCHET MOUNT: Provides secure mounting to chimney with straps.
T O W E R :  N o t recommended, for  professional use only.
TELESCOPIC  MAST:  Has interlocking  sections,  for professional use only.
TRIPOD MOUNT: Sturdy an-tenna mount for larger anten-nas subject to stronger winds. Fits most roof slopes.
WALL MOUNTS: Used on side of structure.
EAVE MOUNT: For at-taching antenna mast to  hanging  rafters  or trim boards.