CM-5016 CM-5018 CM-5020 USER GUIDE
Table of Contents Warning and Safety Information....................................................................2 Product Overview...................................................................................................................3 Package Contents and Accessories.............................................................3 Danger Information............................................................................................................4 - Warning.............................
CM-5016 HD/VHF/UHF 15 Element Antenna CM-5018 HD/VHF/UHF 40 Element Antenna CM-5020 HD/VHF/UHF 60 Element Antenna User’s Guide CM-5016 CM-5018 CM-5020 1
Warning and Safety Information Please read this user’s manual before operating this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Features or specifications may be different depending on the type of product model purchased. Safe Use of This Product Carefully follow the warnings and safety notices presented within this manual.
Product Overview All Channel Master - Masterpiece Antennas are future-proof and legacy protected. So you can have the confidence that no matter what the installation requirement, you have it all covered in one quality antenna. Because time is money, all Masterpiece Antennas are engineered to be easy to install. Simply open the box, click open and you’re ready to go! We know how important time is to the installer.
WATCH FOR WIRES! You can be KILLED if this antenna comes near electric power lines! READ INSTRUCTIONS 4
Warning Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Before you start installation, let us warn you of the danger of letting any part of your antenna system touch electrical power lines - you may be killed. It happens more often than you realize! Someone falls off of a roof or gets the shock of their life. Unfortunately, a good antenna site is often near electrical power lines.
4. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a power line can cause a fatal shock. 5. Do NOT try to do the job on a windy day. 6. Have a friend as a spotter when you’re on the roof. They can see things you can’t. 7. If you start to drop an antenna, move away from it and let it fall. 8. If any part of the antenna should come into contact with a power line CALL YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY! DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely. 9.
Important Guidelines for Installing Antennas If you’re not sure about careful, safe installation – do NOT try to do it yourself. Call for professional help (look up Television Antenna Systems in your area or call your local power company). Measure the maximum length of the antenna and mast assembly and then stay at least twice that distance away from power lines. (If you don’t have at least this much space, hire a professional to do the installation.
is above ground, the better it performs. A good general rule is to install your vertical antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line and as far away as possible from power line and obstructions. Types of Support Structures and Mounting DESCRIPTION Tripod mount Roof mount Wall mount Chimney mount Tower Telescoping mast USAGE Peaked and flat type roofs Peaked and flat type roofs Side of structure Chimney only Not recommended. Not recommended.
a convenient mounting location. Position the brackets over a stud if possible, one above the other, and spaced two or three feet apart. For metal siding, first mark mounting holes, then drill pilot holes through the siding to accept mounting screws. Chimney Mounting The chimney is often an easy and convenient mounting location. Note that the chimney must be strong enough to support the antenna in high winds. Do not use a chimney that has loose bricks or mortar.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 Assemble your new antenna on the ground in accordance with separate assembly instructions supplied with it. On the ground, clamp antenna to mast, pull enough transmission line to connect to antenna. Install selected mounting bracket. If you are going to use guy wire installation instead of a mounting bracket: a. Install-guy anchor bolts b. Estimate length of guy wire and cut c.
Antenna Removal Removal of the antenna should be exactly the reverse of the installation instructions. Please, for your own safety, follow the instructions for installing the antenna starting with the last step first. This is the safest method. Lightning Protection To protect your house and your TV (FM, CB, etc.) installation, the mast of your antenna system must be properly grounded.
Antenna masts must be grounded to the same ground used for the building’s electrical system. This will ensure that all exposed metal parts are at the same electrical potential. The recommended method is to run a #10 AWG or larger copper wire in as straight a line as possible to the building grounding electrode system and must be connected to the building ground using a UL listed ground clamp.
Installation Instructions: 1.1 Unfold VHF elements starting from back of antenna working your way to the front by rotating outward and click into place. See Fig. 1. To Transmitter Figure 1 Front Back CM-5016 Note: Make sure plastic inulators are in place between the two phasing bars. 1.2 Rotate bottom elements until they click into place (CM-5016 Only).
2.1 Lock reflector elements by raising and locking in place. See Fig. 2.1 Figure 2 Front 2.2 When the antenna is assembled, you can now prepare the down lead cable for connection 3.1 Slide rubber boot down cable and fit F-Type connector to end of cable as follows: a) Cut the end of the cable off square with a set of sharp cutters. See Fig. 3a.
b) Open jaws of Cable Stripper. Insert the coax cable through the hole until it is flush with the lip. See Fig. 3b - Tool (PCT Series 8120MT) Figure 3b c) Twist the stripper several turns clockwise, until the “crunching” stops. d) Remove the coax from the stripping tool. e) Using a pair of pliers, remove the stripped material, until you are left with a bare copper center and leaving exposed only one layer of foil. There should be about .25 inches (6mm) of copper & .
Figure 3d g) Insert the connector with cable into the compression tool. See Fig. 3e - Tool (PCT-ECN-CT) Figure 3e h) Compress the connector by closing the handle.. Remove the coax and connector from the compression tool. See Fig.
Figure 3f 4.1 Screw F Type connector to Balun Housing finger tight. Slide rubber boot over F connector into balun housing. See Fig. 4. Figure 4 5.1 Attach the antenna to your chosen mast and then point it facing to the direction of your local transmitter. You may need to rotate or raise the antenna up the mast until you achieve the best results. See Fig. 5.
To Transmitter Figure 5 Front Back 5.2 Make certain cable is attached to mast by using UV PVC Tape or UV cable ties. This will prevent damage to the cable caused by strong wind conditions.
Features and Benefits for CM-5016: • Reduce time in assembly and easier to install • Heavy duty construction on ALL parts • Crimped ends on all elements - no water ingress or plastic caps to fall off thus no whistling • Encapsulated F Type Wing Balun • Professional powder coat finish, durability, long lasting Black UV Stabilized plastics • .
Features and Benefits for CM-5018 & CM-5020: • Snap out Reflectors and elements • Reduce time in assembly and easier to install • Heavy duty construction on ALL parts, • Crimped ends on all elements - no water ingress or plastic caps to fall off thus no whistling • PCB F Type Balun • Professional powder coat finish, durability, long lasting Black UV Stabilized plastics • .
Product Return Policy and Warranty In Warranty / Out of Warranty / Credit Procedure Effective Immediately Warranty Period: 90-day warranty applies to all Channel Master Products* Dealers & Consumers: Dealers and consumers can return any InWarranty Channel Master product to the Warranty department for repair or replacement. For In-Warranty service the consumer or dealer must call Technical Service and request an RMA number in order to return the product.
workmanship during the Limited Warranty period. 1.2 This Warranty applies to all original purchases by Customers of CHANNEL MASTER (“Equipment”).The warranties set forth herein are not transferable. 1.
new Equipment. If a returned item is replaced by CHANNEL MASTER, the Customer agrees that the returned item will become the property of CHANNEL MASTER. (f) CHANNEL MASTER will complete the exchange of CHANNEL MASTER manufactured equipment returned under this Warranty within a reasonable time, subject to lead-times from factory, and will make a good faith effort to minimize any and all delays where possible; and (g) CHANNEL MASTER will, at its cost, ship the repaired item or replacement to the Customer.
PRODUCT MODIFICATION: 4.1 CHANNEL MASTER reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured or sold products. FORCE MAJEURE: 5.
electrical stress or lightning, or use in conjunction with incompatible equipment, unless such use was with CHANNEL MASTER’s prior written request; (e) Cosmetic damage; (f) Accidental damage, negligence, modification, mishandling, abuse or misuse; or (g) Force Majeure. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: 7.
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