Installation Instruction for the RCA ANT3036XR outdoor antenna

How do I install the RCA ANT3036XR outdoor antenna? 

	Unfold the middle section: Find the middle section of the antenna (illustrated on the left). Starting from the rear of the middle section, unfold the long VHF Elements until they lock into place (as illustrated below). Turn the middle section over and unfold the shorter elements on the other side.
	Unfold the back section: Find the back section (the section with only one set of elements). Unfold the two VHF elements on the back section. Connect the back section to the middle section: On the middle section (the one you unfolded in step 2), find the word “Back” stamped in blue on the boom. Find the same stamp on the boom of the back section. Line up both booms so that the stamps face you. Remove the screw and nut from end of the middle section closest to the back section. Insert the crimped end of the back section into the middle section as illustrated on the left. NOTE: Make sure the blue-stamped words “Back” on the two sections are lined up. Once the extension is in place, re-insert the screw and install the nut to secure the two sections together.
	Unfold the front section: Find the front section of the antenna (illustrated on the left). On the front section, find the reflector booms (illustrated below). Each reflector boom has four elements. Unfold each slightly. Then, starting with the element closest to the main boom, unfold the element until it locks into place. Once you've unfolded all of the elements on the reflector booms, extend the reflector booms away from the main boom until they lock into place. After locking the reflector booms into place, unfold the small UHF elements between the reflector booms. Connect the front section to the middle section: On the front section (the one you unfolded in step 5), find the word “Front” stamped in red on the boom. Find the same stamp on the boom of the middle section. Line up both booms so that the stamps face you. Remove the screw and nut from end of the middle section closest to the front section. Insert the crimped end of the front section into the middle section as illustrated on the left. NOTE: Make sure the stamped words “Front” on the two sections are lined up. Once the front section is in place, re-insert the screw and install the nut to secure the two sections together.
	Attach the phasing lines: Find the washers and 10/32” hex nuts in the hardware bag. Place the phasing lines from the front section over the studs on the middle section. Attach the washers and 10/32” hex nuts. Attach the mast clamp insert: Find the U-bolt and mast clamp insert (see the illustration to the left). Put the U-bolt into the mast clamp insert with the teeth of the mast clamp insert facing the closed end of the U-bolt. Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp on the antenna and loosely thread the 1/4” hex nuts onto the U-bolt. The teeth on the mast clamp and the teeth on the insert should be facing the same direction. Do not tighten the hex nuts yet. Install the transformer: Find the 10/32” hex nuts and washers in your hardware bag. Find the small elements between the reflector booms. These elements have posts at their bases. Place two washers on each post. Then position the transformer leads between the two washers as shown here. Finally, tighten the hex nuts to secure the leads. Insert end caps: Insert the plastic end caps in the ends of the booms as shown here. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap them into the antenna booms to secure them.
	Attach the antenna to the mast: IMPORTANT: Before you attach the antenna to your mast, visit www.antennaweb.org to see the locations of your local broadcast towers. This information is crucial in pointing your antenna correctly. Loosen the nuts on the mounting clamp U-bolt as needed. Then slide the U-bolt over the mast. Point small end of antenna toward your local broadcast towers. Tighten the mast clamp and nuts securely. Connect the coax cable: Once the antenna is secured to the mast, connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the matching transformer. The connection should be finger tight. The coaxial down-lead may be secured to the mast by either taping it or use of plastic wire ties.