CLOCKWISE to raise the antenna. Turn the elevation handle COUNTERCLOCKWISE to lower the antenna. STEP 3. Press button on Winegard Digital Display Wall plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will show LL for Low Limit. HL for High Limit will appear when dish is in up position.
Tuning Antenna STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best signal strength. 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. Because the signal is digital, the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on.
2. Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate. 3. Be sure cables are not binding, and that they are installed properly. 4. Contact your dealer or Winegard Technical Services. 1. Inspect antenna on roof. Be sure the mount has not been damaged.
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Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) 1-3/4” hole saw 7/16” wrench Winegard’s Digital Elevation Sensor has been INSTALLED and CALIBRATED at the factory STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for dish that will allow dish to raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment.
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STEP 3. Attach dish to backup. Use bolts and nuts provided, Figure 4. STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate clockwise to stop, Figure 5. Dish will be toward back of vehicle when in stowed or travel position. The word FRONT is embossed on the base and should face the front of vehicle.
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DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR ROOF CONNECTIONS The illustrations below show the different methods of connecting wires at roof level; method will depend on model. Wire colors MUST MATCH, ie. red to red, green to green, black to black. This wire harness connects to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna Snap connectors...
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After adjusting parts for proper roof thickness, glue the extension to the directional handle. Use ABS (plastic pipe) glue. NOTE: For roofs over 5¼” thick, a longer aluminum hex shaft is needed. Contact Winegard for this part. FIGURE 12 Plastic Plug...
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CAUTION! After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360° FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the RED SCREW ON THE ROTATION CLAMP when in the TRAVEL POSITION. FIGURE 14 Rotation Clamp Red Screw POINT TO BACK OF RV CAUTION!
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STEP 23. Using satellite receiver, find correct eleva- tion for your location. See the receiver manual for details of setup information. STEP 24. Press button on Winegard digital display wall plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will show LL for Low Limit.
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty service.
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