Roof Space on PT40

[Don Bradner]

I didn't think I said centerline, but I may have implied it. Ideally, for
optimal deployment accuracy, the dish should be as level as possible. That means
centerline on any curved rood is best, but off-center can be used if necessary.
In my current case, and not particularly obvious in the photo, the roof is a
two-piece peaked aluminum, about 2 degree pitch. Makes centerline mounting
impractical without a custom spacer, since the mounting plate can't be bent down
over the peak.

On 12/10/2006 at 12:51 PM Pete Masterson wrote:

>Looking at your photo, I note that your system appears to be mounted
>to one side of the center line. (Your initial question asked about
>the center line). If it can be mounted off center, you'll probably
>find plenty of room between the 2nd and 3rd AC on most 'birds -- but
>you should certainly verify that on any particular 'bird you're
>considering. However, keep in mind that the "goat rails" to limit the
>width, so you may not be able to fit between an AC and the edge --
>but you might be able to install to one side of the vent/skylight in
>the area between the first and second AC unit. (Worst case you might
>need to install a modified (narrower) vent cover.)

Don Bradner
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