Install Antenna Tripod On Roof

Place the tripod on the roof peak.

Install antenna tripod on roof.

Whatever you do do not put holes in your roof to attach your antenna. Inserting a short pipe will provide a reference for level and make the tripod easier to handle. Tighten the screws until the mast is secure. Squirt more silicon over the tops of the screws and smooth with your finger.

Unfold the tripod legs and loosen pipe support bolts. When the tripod is level firmly press the centered leg platform with the sealing pad to the roof directly over a roof rafter. Once the tripod is securely fastened to the roof insert the mast into the top of the tripod until it reaches the bottom mast holder bracket. Using some components left over from a former satellite install made converting to an off air antenna rather easy.

Insert a mast pipe into the tripod and tighten pipe support bolts. Using a drill with a medium torque setting selected drive the screws back in. Be sure not to deform the corrugations of the roof by driving too far. Insert two 14g 90mm or 100mm hex head roofing screws into the holes.

If you feel you need a stronger mounting you can drill holes through the roof locate them on the underside of the roof and install 2x blocks between the roof joists under the drilled holes. You can then secure the tripod to the blocks using lag screws or machine bolts through w washers nuts. You are now ready to hook the antenna to the mast using the u bolts provided with the antenna. Now let s see what we can pull in from 45.

You can also buy non penetrating mounts that use weights rather than screws to hold them in place. Pitch pad seals should be installed under the tripod legs. Squirt silicon down the hole and around surface replace the tile roof tripod base on the tile and align the screw holes.