Getting DTV installed What to look and look out for.

[iMike]

Hey Guys. I am getting directv installed in a week. I plan on video taping the install and posting a link here. In the meantime I would like to know what to look for or LOOK OUT for with the install.
Thanks.

 

[jdspencer]

I'd make sure the dish is located where you can easily clean the snow off if that's a problem. Make sure all lines from the dish are located in a common location in the house. This allows for easier expansion. If you're getting an SWMLine dish then there will only be one line, otherwise 4. If possible scope out your house for where the lines could be run. If not an SWM install, then each DVR will require 2 lines. Have all room lines home run to the same location of where the dish line is.

 

[scarebear]

system needs to be grounded to NEC code (or local code if it is more strict)
if it's the 5 LNB dish it better have both mono poles (supports) with 10 total lag screws