Standard satellite Internet installation practices

Skycasters Residential and Commercial Install Standards

Skycasters installation coordination department works with a wide network of installers to provide a standard for installs performed on residential and commercial buildings. Here are Skycasters standards for a residential and commercial installation:

Standard Residential Installations:
· Structure is zoned residential and is used as a residence.
· Structure is no more then two stories.
· Standard mounting hardware for either a universal mount, penetrating roof mount or a side mount. 
· Dual 75' run of RG6 coaxial cable. 
· Ground wire and grounding block. 
· A maximum of 1 interior wall penetration, connectors and faceplate.
· Driving distance for installer not to exceed 35 miles, one way. 
· The installer will verify the satellite link is active.

Standard Residential Installation does not include complex/custom installations that may result in additional fees. Please be sure you discuss any custom work with your installer before they begin the job. Custom work may include but is not limited to; Cable runs longer then 75 feet, multiple interior wall penetrations, pole or chimney mounts, difficulty in accessing the site, or excessive driving distances.

Standard Commercial Installations:
· Commercial Installations are performed on any building not qualified as a Residential building.
· Standard non-penetrating roof mount for the 1.2 meter dish and larger.
· Dual 100' run of RG6 coaxial cable.
· Ground wire and grounding block.
· A maximum of 1 interior wall penetration, connectors and faceplate.
· Driving distance for installer not to exceed 50 miles, one way.
· The installer will verify the satellite link is active.

Standard Commercial Installation does not include complex/custom installations that may result in additional fees. Please be sure you discuss any custom work with your installer before they begin the job.

Custom work may include but is not limited to; non-penetrating roof mounts, cable runs longer then 100 feet, multiple interior wall penetrations, pole or chimney mounts, difficulty in accessing the site, or excessive driving distances.