Outoor Antenna
User’s Manual
33685
Version 2
12/22/15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................4
SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE.........................5
CHOOSE A MOUNT TYPE............................................................................6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - Parts List.................................................7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................9
ANTENNA GROUNDING & CONNECTION........................................13
EASY INSTALLATION GUIDES.................................................................17
ANTENNA REMOVAL.................................................................................17
ANTENNA HELPFUL TIPS.........................................................................18
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
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NEVER touch ANYTHING or ANYONE in contact with a
power line. You can be electrocuted. In case of an accident
or emergency, call 911 immediately for help.
INSPECT your installation site carefully for power lines.
Make sure there is no possibility the antenna, its
mounting structure or your ladder can come into
contact with power lines. Be sure to consider what can go
wrong during installation.
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KEEP the distance between power lines and the antenna
and its mounting structure at least 2 times the combined
height of the antenna and mounting structure added
together. In the event the antenna falls, during or after
assembly, there must be sufficient distance to ensure it
does not come into contact with the power lines.
KEEP your ladder, antenna and antenna mounting
structure, such as mast, pole, mount, far away from power
lines at all times.
GROUND the antenna and the antenna mounting
structure in accordance with the NEC electrical
code, all state and local electrical code requirements
COMPLETE the antenna assembly on the ground prior to
mounting.
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DO NOT use a metal ladder or install the antenna on a
windy day. If the antenna or mast starts to fall, allow it to
fall. Do not attempt to catch the antenna.
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EXERCISE caution when working on a roof.
APPLY the danger label included to the base of the
antenna mounting structure.
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INFORM others of the danger of touching power lines or
touching other objects in contact with power lines.
CONTACT a professional installer in your area to do the
antenna installation if you are unsure how to safely install
and ground this antenna.
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SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE
Key things to consider in choosing the antenna installation
site are:
1) Choose a SAFE location that is far away from power lines.
Keep the distance between power lines and the
antenna and its mounting structure at least 2 times the
combined height of the antenna and its mounting structure
added together. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions.
2) Determine the location of the broadcast towers in your
area. You will need to point the small end of your antenna
toward those towers. There are online resources such as
the location of your local broadcast towers and
the channels you can expect to receive.
3) Check your local, city and state building and electrical
codes. Make sure your planned installation is safe and in
compliance with all applicable codes, rules and
regulations.
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CHOOSE A MOUNT TYPE:
Some examples of common mounting options are shown
below. Follow the installation instructions for the mount you
will use.
1) J-Mount:
(Provided)
2) Ridge Mount:
(Not provided)
3) Chimney Mount:
(Not provided)
4) Wall Mount:
(Not provided)
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OR DO NOT FEEL CAPABLE
OF INSTALLING THIS ANTENNA, CONTACT
A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER IN YOUR AREA.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Thank you for purchasing the GE 33685 Outdoor Antenna.
This antenna is a sturdy, high-performing antenna designed
to receive UHF and VHF broadcasted signals. The small,
compact design allows you to install the antenna almost
anywhere on the outside of your house.
PARTS LIST:
1) Main Housing Unit 1 ea.
2) Main Boom 1 with Short Dipoles 1 ea.
3) Main Boom 2 with VHF Elements 1 ea.
4) Main Boom Connector Piece 1 ea.
(pre-attached to the Main Boom 1)
5) UHF Elements (32.5cm) 2 ea.
6) Mounting Bracket 1 ea.
7) “J” Mount (15/16” or 2.5cm) 1 ea.
8) “U” Bolt and Clamp Assembly 1 ea.
a) Brass plate 1 ea.
b) Wing Nuts (#10 X 24) 2 ea.
9) Wing Nuts (#6 X 32) 4 ea.
(pre-attached to the Main Housing Unit)
10) Rubber Boot 1 ea.
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PARTS LIST (CONT):
12) ¼ X 2” Lag Screws 4 ea.
13) M6 X 50mm Bolts 2 ea.
14) M6 Locking Nuts 2 ea.
15) M6 Washers 4 ea.
16) M5 X 40mm Bolt 1 ea.
17) M5 Nut 1 ea.
18) M4 Lock washers 2 ea.
(pre-attached to the Main Housing Unit)
19) Small Zip Tie 1 ea.
20) Large Zip Tie 2 ea.
21) M3 X 16mm self-tapping screw 1 ea.
22) Danger Label 1 ea.
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ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA:
1) Connecting the UHF Dipoles
a) Turn the Main Housing Unit with the bottom side
facing up. (Fig. 1a)
Fig. 1a
b) Slide one of the UHF Elements into the Main Housing
Unit from the left side. (Fig. 1a)
c) Slide the other UHF Element into the Main Housing
Unit from the right side into the first UHF Element. (Fig.
Align the holes of the UHF elements with the
embossed black markings in the center of the Main
Housing Unit.
1b)
Fig. 1b
d) Secure with the M3 x 16mm Self-Tapping Screw. (Fig.
1c)
Fig. 1c
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2) Main Boom Assembly:
a) Take the Main Boom 1, turn it with the short
dipoles facing up.
b) Take the Main Boom 2, turn it with the VHF
connector rods marked L and R facing up and slide
the Main Boom 2 onto the Main Boom Connector Piece
pre-attached to the Main Boom 1. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
3) Assembling the Main Boom To The Main Housing Unit:
a) Position the Main Housing Unit with the bottom side
facing up. Remove the four #6 X 32 Wing Nuts and
the two M4 Lock Washers.
b) Lay the assembled Main Boom into the Main Housing
Unit. (The Main Boom with the short dipoles is
positioned at the narrow end of the Main Housing Unit)
i. Secure the Main Boom assembly to the Main
Housing Unit using two #6 X 32 Wing Nuts just
removed. (Fig. 3a)
Fig. 3a
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ii. Slide the two VHF connector rods marked L and R
over the two bolts on the Main Housing Unit, slide
the M4 Lock Washers onto the bolts and secure
with the #6 X 32 Wing Nuts. (Fig. 3b)
Fig. 3b
iii. Unfold the two VHF element rods and snap into the
bracket. (Fig. 3c)
Fig. 3c
4) Attach the Mast Clamp to the Main Boom:
a) Remove the two #10 X 24 Wing Nuts from the ”U”
Bolt and Clamp Assembly.
b) Attach the Brass Plate provided with the “U” Bolt and
Clamp Assembly to the Antenna Main Boom. (Fig. 4)
c) Slide the “U” Bolt into the holes on the Antenna
Main Boom from the opposite side of the Brass Plate. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
e) Thread the Wing Nuts partially back onto the “U” Bolt. (Fig. 4)
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5) Installing the Assembled Antenna:
a) Locate a position on the house that is far away from
power lines. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions.
b) Secure the Mounting Bracket to the location selected
for the antenna. The 1/4 X 2” Lag Screws have been
provided for some installations.
c) Connect the “J” mount to the Mounting Bracket
(Fig. 5a) using the M6 X 50mm Bolts, M6 Locking Nuts
and M6 Washers.
Fig. 5a
d) Position the J-Mount perpendicular to the ground
using a small level.
e) Slide the Antenna onto the “J” Mount. (Fig. 5b) Point
the small end of the antenna in the direction of
the broadcast towers in your area. Tighten
the Wing Nuts on the “U” Bolt when the antenna is in
the desired position.
Fig. 5b
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Antenna Grounding & Connection
The National Electric Code (NEC) requires your outdoor
antenna installation to be properly grounded. This involves
grounding both the antenna and the antenna mounting
structure. This helps protect you and your property in the
event of static build up on the antenna or lightning near your
home.
Note: If you previously had a satellite or cable system
installed at your home, you may be able to use some of the
parts from this system for your antenna installation.
a) Ground the Antenna Mount: Attach a #8
aluminum or a #10 copper grounding wire to the
antenna mounting structure, for example pole, mast,
tower, etc. In some cases, a bolt on the mount can be
used for making this connection. When using the “J”
Mount provided, use the M5 Bolt and M5 Nut in
the hole on the “J” Mount located just above the
Mounting Bracket to make this connection. (Fig. 6a)
Fig. 6a
Tighten this connection securely. Ensure there is a
good electrical connection between your mounting
structure and grounding wire. Run the grounding wire
as straight as possible and use stand-off insulators
spaced four (4) to six (6) feet apart. Attach the
grounding wire to an acceptable building ground
location.
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Examples of acceptable building grounding locations
are:
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The building or structure grounding electrode
system as covered in 250.50 in the NEC.
Grounded interior metal water piping system, within
5ft. from its point of entrance to the building
Grounded nonflexible metallic power service
raceway
Service equipment enclosure, the grounding
electrode conductor or the grounding electrode
conductor metal enclosure of the power service.
An 8-foot grounding rod driven into the ground
can be used as long as it is connected to the
central building ground by a #6 or heavier bonding
wire.
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Refer to the NEC sections 250 and 810 for other
acceptable grounding methods.
b) Antenna Connection: Connect one end of a coax
cable to the antenna and the other end to a 75 ohm
grounding block. Below (Fig. 6b) is an example of a 75
ohm grounding block.
Fig. 6b
If you make your own coax cable, be sure to slide the
Rubber Boot over the cable before you place the
connectors on the cable. Once you have attached the
cable to the antenna, slide the Rubber Boot into the
round channel on the Main Housing Unit.
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If you are using a pre-built cable that has connectors,
follow these steps.
i. Cut 4 slits spaced evenly apart at the narrow tip of the
provided Rubber Boot approximately ¼” in length.
(Fig. 6c)
Fig. 6c
ii. Run the coax cable through the narrow end of
the Rubber Boot and attach the cable to the
antenna.
iii. Slide the Rubber Boot into the round channel on
the Main Housing Unit.
iv. Using the Small Zip Tie, wrap the tie around the
narrow tip of the Rubber Boot, around the four
slits and pull the tie tight.
Use a second coax cable and connect one end to the
mating port of the first coax cable on the 75 ohm
grounding block and run the other end into your home
for making the connection to your TV. The 75 ohm
grounding block needs to be placed as close as
possible to the point where the second coax cable enters
your home
Note: Leave enough slack in the coax cable to create a
drip loop so that moisture cannot enter the house. You
will also need to seal the coax cable entry point into
your house with an exterior caulk.
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c) Ground the 75 OHM Grounding Block: Connect
a #8 aluminum or #10 grounding wire to a screw
terminal provided on the 75 ohm grounding block.
Connect the other end of the wire to an acceptable
building ground location. Refer to step a) in this section
for acceptable building grounding locations.
Be sure to double check all your connections after
your installation is complete. Ensure there are good
electrical connections of your grounding wires and
coax cables. See Fig. 6d below for an example of a
properly grounded antenna installation.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electrical Code
ANTENNA COAX
75 OHM GROUNDING BLOCK
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
RAIN DRIP LOOP FOR THE COAX TO TV
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21 )
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTIC SERVICE METER PANEL
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
Fig. 6d
If you are unsure how to properly ground your antenna
installation, contact a professional installer in your area.
d) Danger Label Application: If your antenna mounting
structure, such as a mast, J-Mount or pole, does not
have a danger label, apply the danger label provided
to the base of the mounting structure in a clearly
visible location.
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Easy Installation Guides
EASY INSTALLATION FOR TODAY’S HDTVS
1) Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the antenna
input on your HDTV.
2) Follow your HDTV’s instruction manual to scan for
channels on your television.
EASY INSTALLATION FOR ANALOG TVS WITH SET-TOP BOX
1) Connect the coax cable from the antenna to your set-top
box antenna input. Then connect another coax cable (not
included) to the antenna output on the set-top box.
2) Connect the other end of that cable to the antenna input
on your TV.
3) Follow your set-top box instruction manual to scan for
channels on your set-top box.
ANTENNA REMOVAL
Inspect the area carefully for power lines. Look for any new
power lines that may have been installed. Make sure there
is no possibility the antenna, its mounting structure or your
ladder can come in contact with power lines. Be sure to
consider what can go wrong during the antenna removal.
Repeat the steps for antenna installation but in reverse order.
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ANTENNA HELPFUL TIPS
Maximize the number of channels you receive by aiming the
antenna in different directions to see which position provides
the best reception and the maximum number of channels. Be
sure to run a new channel scan for each position. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your TV if you are not sure
how to do this.
DTV Reception Maps to determine the available television
stations and location of the broadcast towers in your area.
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-800-654-8483 FOR
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
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