Platinum Series/Ultimate Series
Digital/High Definition
INSTRUCTIONS
VHF/UHF MODELS
HD7698P & HD8200U
VHF/UHF
MODEL HD7698P
VHF/UHF
MODEL HD8200U
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WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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Step 1: Contents of Package
A. Remove all parts from the box and compare to the parts list to ensure
nothing is missing and to become familiar with the part names.
Fig. 4
Note: Unfolding elements procedure is the same for both HD7698P &
HD8200U antennas.
Step 2: Rear Section
A. Stand rear section up vertically with U-bolt assembly up and cartridge
housing facing away from you.
B. Unfold elements per Figure 1 in direction of arrows until they lock into
place in the black plastic blocks.
C. Spin the rear section around so the cartridge housing is now facing you.
D. Unfold the remaining elements so they point in the opposite direction from their
matching half which was unfolded in step 2B above.
E. Set rear section aside being careful not to bend the elements (laying it
flat on the ground is the best position).
Fig. 5
Install this end first
Top corner
reflector
Mast
Boom
Clamps
Step 3: Front Section
Brace
A. Stand front section up vertically with the shortest element down and
elements facing you.
B. Unfold all elements (in any order) until they snap in place.
C. Remove bolt, hex nut, and director element from front section boom. See Fig. 2.
Step 4: Attaching Front Section to Rear Section
A. Slide the front boom into the rear boom making sure to feed the UHF phasing
lines into the middle holes at the top of the cartridge housing and then into the slot-
ted pegs inside the housing (see Figure 2, 2A, 2B). When finished, the phasing
lines will be resting in the slots of the pegs but will not extend out of the back side of
the cartridge housing. Reinstall the director element, bolt & nut. See Fig. 2B.
Cartridge
Housing
NOTE: Be sure the phasing lines DO NOT touch the metal bracket or the
antenna boom.
B. Unfold the UHF directors as shown in Figure 3.
C. Set this completed section assembly aside being careful not to bend
the elements.
Fig. 6
*
Swing
Down
Reflector
Boom
Step 5: Corner Reflector Assemblies
A. Unfold the elements on the corner reflector booms as shown in Figure 4.
Element clip tips should point away from end of the boom with the hole.
Main
Boom
Mast
Clamps
Install
this end
second
Note: On HD8200U ONLY! It is not important whether or not the
V-shaped tuning stubs are touching the boom.
Bolt
B. Attach the corner reflector booms as shown in Figure 4A using the supplied bolts
and nuts.
Step 6: Boom Brace
Cartridge
Housing
Fig. 7
A. Install the boom brace by first removing the bolts and hex nuts.
B. With the cartridge housing facing down, install the boom brace to the
top corner reflector boom first (see Figure 5) making sure the mast clamps are
on the same side as shown in Figure 5. Only finger tighten the bolt and hex nut.
C. Swing the other end of the boom brace down onto the rear section and insert the
bolt and hex nut (see Figure 6).
D. Tighten both bolts and nuts (on each end of the boom brace) securely.
Cartridge
Housing
Cover
Step 7: Cartridge Housing
A. Attach the housing cover so all 4 snaps are locked in place (as shown in Fig. 7).
Step 8: Coaxial Cable
Boot Collar
A. Slide the rubber boot over the end of the coaxial cable. If your coax cable has
factory connectors on it, clip small end of boot off, so boot will slip over connector.
B. Attach the F-connector to the coaxial cable.
Attach Coax
Cable Here
C. Attach the coaxial cable to the cartridge housing (see Figure 7).
D. Slide the boot over the boot collar on the housing.
MAST CLAMP
Fig. 8
Step 9: Mounting Antenna to Mast
HEX NUT
A. Loosen nuts on the main boom and brace mast clamps.
B. Slide both mast clamps over the mast pointing the front of
the antenna (small end) towards stations and tighten the
boom brace mast clamp securely.
MAST CLAMP
INSERT
C.Let the main boom mast clamp slide down the mast until the
boom brace supports the main boom.
D. Tighten the main boom mast clamp securely.
(See Figure 8 for correct mast clamp assembly)
U-BOLT
MASTING
2" OD MAX.
Step 10: To prevent wind whipping, the 75 ohm coaxial cable
downlead may be secured to the mast by either taping it or use
of plastic wire ties.
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Fig. 9
HOW TO PROVIDE LIGHTNING
PROTECTION FOR TV ANTENNA
AND SET
Antenna Lead
In Wire
Step 1. Mount the lightning arrestor or 75 ohm coaxial ground-
ing block as close as possible to where the 75 ohm coaxial
cable downlead enters the house. See Figure 9.
Ground
Clamp
Step 2. The ground wires for both the
mast and the lead-in should be copper or aluminum wire, num-
ber eight (8) or larger. See Figure 9.
Electric
Service
Equipment
Step 3. The lead-in wire from the antenna to the ground-
ing block and the mast ground wire should be secured to the
house with stand-off insulators, spaced four (4) or six (6)
feet apart. See Figure 9.
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may
not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four
or moure feet into the earth. Consult a TV serviceman for the
proper depth in your location.
Ground
Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
NEC - National Electrical Code
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