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Winegard RD-4600 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
®
RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM
Models RD-4600 & RD-4646
U.S. PATENT NOS. 5,532,710
and 5,554,998
Made in U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:
INSTALL POINT
OF BASE
TOWARD FRONT
OF VEHICLE!
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451099 Rev. 6/05/01
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  • Page 1 U.S. PATENT NOS. 5,532,710 and 5,554,998 Made in U.S.A. IMPORTANT: INSTALL POINT OF BASE TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE! Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451099 Rev. 6/05/01...

  • Page 2: Installation And Assembly

    NOTE: The system must be level for proper operation . If you have a curved roof you should use a Winegard Models RW-1000 IW-1001 wedge kits to level the system. STEP 2. Position template on roof (pg. 15 this manual) and drill a 1-3/4"hole through roof and ceiling of vehicle.
  • Page 3 The mount is designed to fit roofs 1" to 4 3/4" thick. If roof is less than 4 3/4" thick, cut elevating shft and directional handle to size. (See table below.) If roof is more than 4 3/4" thick, contact Winegard Company.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: DO NOT GET SEALING COMPOUND ON BEARING SURFACE BETWEEN BASE PLATE AND ROTATING GEAR HOUSING. DO NOT PAINT TOP OF BASE PLATE OR AROUND ROTATING GEAR HOUSING. NOTE: Apply non-hardening sealing compound between Base Plate and roof of vehicle. CE-1000 #10 x 1"...

  • Page 5: Assembled View

    CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 DEGREES FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION. ASSEMBLED VIEW POINTER MUST POINT TO CENTER OF ROTA- TION CLAMP WHEN IN TRAVEL POINT TO...

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION STEP 1. Using a compass, determine which direction is North. It is recommended that you step outside to perform this step. Standing in or near coach/RV can give you an incorrect reading. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the satellite(s).

  • Page 7: Lowering Antenna To Travel Position

    TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE STEP 8. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best picture slowly move the antenna left, then right until you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength. It is important to turn the antenna slowly;...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MOUNT LUBRICATION To lubricate the mount, apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear, the lubricant hole and between the gear housing and baseplate. Run the antenna up/down and rotate the antenna to distribute the lubricant. See Figure 6. Spray lubricant here on elevation gear FIGURE 6...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Winegard Company. If not, contact Winegard Co. (1-800-288-8094) before proceeding. The Winegard warranty covers only the mount, antenna and LNBF. For receiver warranty, refer to the manufacturer's warranty. Repair parts are available at many RV dealers and/or service centers throughout the country.

  • Page 10: Parts List

    PARTS LIST (4) 5/16" Hex Nut P.N. 2160230 (4) 5/16" Flat Washer P.N. 2160027 Backup (5) E-Clip P.N. 2745348 P.N. 5160818 Digital Elevation Device, If attached the 1/4-20 x 1.75 Hex Bolts are replaced with 1/4-20 x 2" Hex Bolts (2) 1/4"...
  • Page 11 P.N. 2745050 Fixed Feed Arm P.N. 2745063 Travel Alignment Bracket P.N. 2745061 (2) Cable Clamp P.N. 2200060 (4) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P.N. 2160220 (5) E-Clips P.N. 5160818 Coaxial Cable RD-4600 20' P.N. 2753025 RD-4646 76" P.N. 2753064 Rev 5/99...
  • Page 12 PARTS LIST INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT RK-CEIL Directional Handle Extension CRANK HANDLE KIT RK-HAND #8-32 Phillips Screw #8-32 Square Nut Rev. 6/05/01 3/8" #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Washer #10 x 3/8"...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised Height in the travel position Operating radius Roof space required Antenna height Antenna width Offset angle Frequency range Aperture efficiency Cross polarization (on axis) *Beamwidth at -3 dB *Beamwidth at -10 dB Wind loading Shipping weight: ®...
  • Page 14 Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000, telephone 319-754-0600). Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited...
  • Page 15 RD-4600/4646 TEMPLATE Roof Template Goes Here 1-3/4" DIA. DRILL COMPLETELY THROUGH CEILING 1/8" DRILL BIT 10 HOLES. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING. TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE...
  • Page 16 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 1999 2451099 Rev. 5/99...

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