Channel Master 2016 User manual

HIGH-

DEFINITION TELEVISION

DIGITAL

ADVANTAGE

MEDIUM AND LONG RANGE TV ANTENNAS

HD DIGITAL / UHF / VHF HIGH

Up to

45-60

Miles

Best for

LONG RANGE

2018

Models

2016, 2018

and 2020

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2020

Up to

Miles

Best for

LONG RANGE

2016

Up to

Miles

Best for

MEDIUM RANGE

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WARNING: Installation of this product near

power lines is DANGEROUS! For your safety, read

the enclosed “DANGER” booklet before beginning

your installation.

A. USEFUL INSTALLATION TOOLS

• Large and small blade screwdrivers

• Adjustable Wrench

• Wire Cutters

• Pliers

B. WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR

ANTENNA

Your antenna can be mounted on either the

chimney, the root or on an outside wall or in an

attic. Choose the method that best suits your

particular location.

C. TRANSMISSION LINE

75 Ohm coaxial cable has a Ionger Iife-span than

300 Ohm twinlead cable and is unaffected by

contact with metal or moisture. To install coaxial

cable, begin by connecting the antenna end of the

cable to the antenna balun (supplied with antenna).

Attach the input wires of the balun to the antenna

terminals, Next, run the coaxial cable through a

standout mounted on the mast. This will prevent

the weight of the Iine from pulling on the antenna

connections.

D. LIGHTNING PROTECTION

The mast and transmission Iine should be grounded

for Iightning protection. Run a #8 (or larger),

aluminum or copper wire from a bolt on the mast or

its base, down to a 8’ ground rod. Keep the Iine at

a respectable distance from your transmission wire

to prevent signal interference. A coaxial grounding

block (Channel Master Model 3274), should be

connected to the antenna transmission wire at the

point where it enters the house.

E. AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD

THE TRANSMITTING STATION

Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your

TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception.

On the roof, Ioosen the U-bolt nuts and turn the

antenna until you get the best reception. Once this

is accomplished, tighten U-bolts nuts securely,

NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different

directions, you will need an antenna rotator.

This will allow you to rotate the antenna and

pinpoint individual stations from inside your home.

(For more information on rotators, visit www.

channelmaster.com.)

Find the installation you plan to make on the

following pages - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA AND THE

INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE

ACTUAL WORK!

Visit your local retailer or our website for available

mounts and accessories you’ll need for your

installation.

From this point, the rest of the coax may be taped

to the mast.

INSTALLATION TIPS

ATTIC MOUNT ROOF MOUNT

(Using Guy Wire) CHIMNEY MOUNT WALL MOUNT TRIPOD

INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Remember, when working on a roof, use two adults.

• Never walk on a composition roof in cold weather.

• Wear sneakers or crepe soles, and use a safety rope.

• Always watch for power lines.

A. ATTIC MOUNT

Using a roof mount, attach a short piece of mast to a

convenient roof rafter. Attach and aim the antenna in

the same manner as outlined for outdoor installations.

NOTE: Antennas should not be installed in an attic if the

roof or walls are metal or are lined with foil backed insulation.

B. ROOF MOUNT

Used on peaked or ﬂat roofs.

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above roof top.

Using a roof mount, connect the mast with guy ring and

guy wires attached, to the mount. Use three or four guy

wires, equally spaced around the mast, and anchor

the guy wires to the roof or eaves with eyebolts. The

guy ring should be clamped approximately one (1) foot

below the antenna, Use rooﬁng compound around the

base of the mount, screws and eyebolts to seal against

moisture. After the installation has been completed,

mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the

antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

C. CHIMNEY MOUNTING

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above rooftop.

First, check your chimney thoroughly for stability

to make sure that it is strong enough to support the

antenna during severe winds. Do not use a chimney

that has loose bricks or mortar. Install the upper bracket

just below the top course of bricks and the lower bracket

at least 2 1/2 feet below the top bracket. (For maximum

strength, space the brackets as far apart as possible.)

After the installation has been completed, mount the

extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna

hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

D. WALL MOUNT

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above rooftop.

If the roof overhang is not excessive, the side of the

house can be used for mounting. If a wall mounted

installation is done from the ground up, use a ground

mount with a “spike” at the ground. Position the wall

brackets over a stud if possible; one above the other

and space a minimum of three feet (3) apart. For metal

siding, mark mounting holes, then drill pilot holes through

the siding for mounting screws. If you use a 2-piece

mast, assemble the pieces as shown, making sure that

they are properly locked together. Split between masts

should be between the two (2) wall brackets, After

the installation has been completed, mount the extra

WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware

to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

E. TRIPOD MOUNT

Use on peaked or ﬂat roofs.

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above roof top.

The tripod mount can be mounted to any style roof by

adjusting the bracket on the center leg. Insert the mast

into the tripod mount and place the mount with legs over

the roof rafters. Make sure the mast is vertical. Remove

the protective covering from one side of the three (3)

pitch pads and place under the base of each tripod leg

with the tacky side towards the roof. Secure the tripod

mount to the roof using lag screws. After the installation

has been completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL

supplied with the antenna hardware to the mast at

EYE LEVEL!

F. ANTENNA REMOVAL

Removal of your antenna should be exactly in reverse

of the installation instructions. For your own safety,

please follow the instructions for installing the antenna

starting with the last step ﬁrst. This is the only way to

safely remove your antenna.

1. Carefully unfold the antenna elements and

snap them into place. (See Figs. 1 & 2)

2. For Models 2018 & 2020: Connect the

antenna sections together. (See Fig. 3)

3. Using the provided wing nuts, attach the rods

that are riveted to the rear section to the studs

above the dipole on the front section.

Model 2016: Connect as shown in Fig. 6.

Models 2018 & 2020: Attach the matching

transformer to the screw terminals not

used to attach the connection rods.

(See Figs. 4 & 5)

4. Mount the antenna to the pole. (See Figs. 7 & 8)

Model 2020: This model has 2 sets of hardware.

5. To align the antenna, point the narrow end of

the antenna towards the transmitter location

and adjust for best picture quality or signal

strength.

ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

Models 2018 & 2020 - Top of AntennaModels 2018 & 2020 - Bottom of Antenna

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Fig. 6

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Speciﬁcations subject to change.

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