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Winegard RM-9946 Installation & Operation Manual

Winegard RM-9946 Installation & Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
WINEGARD
AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL
®
SATELLITE SYSTEM
Model RM-9946 & RM-9947
U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710
Made in U.S.A.
FOR SLOPED ROOFS:
Use Winegard's RW-5000 roof wedge.
FOR MULTIPLE RECEIVER INSTALLATIONS:
Dual LNBF is required, see page 16.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451025 11/01/2001
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  • Page 1 Use Winegard’s RW-5000 roof wedge. FOR MULTIPLE RECEIVER INSTALLATIONS: Dual LNBF is required, see page 16. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451025 11/01/2001...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (Not applicable to mount and antenna) Dangerous voltage CAUTION inside enclosure RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Refer to operating, mainte- DO NOT OPEN nance and safeguard literature accompanying unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Winegard Company may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ExpressVu - 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474) used with your digital satellite receiver, will deliver the best reception possible. Your new Winegard digi- Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is an tal satellite system was designed for ease of easy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception sys- installation, setup and operation.

  • Page 5: Wallplate Control Panel

    Wall plate control panel description 12. RED LED: Shows Antenna elevated from stow position (any degree from stow). 1. DISPLAY: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows instructions and warnings to operator. 11. GREEN LED: Shows Power is on. ANTENNA 10. ARROW UP: Use to POWER manually elevate dish.

  • Page 6: Automatic Operation

    (RM-9946) is set to receive DISH Network satellites. If you have a DIRECTV receiver, be sure your system (RM-9946) is set to receive DIRECTV satellites. (The majority of pro- ® gramming for DISH Network is on satellite 119°W; for DIRECTV it is on 101°W.
  • Page 7 NOTE 2: First time users can also change search satellite selec- tion at beginning — only while Winegard logo is on screen. Press RIGHT arrow button one (1) time and “Satellite selection mode” will be displayed. This is fol- lowed by the current selection.

  • Page 8: Manual Operation

    Manual Operation At any time during any operation, the system may be put in manual control operation mode by pressing the MANUAL button on the wall plate controller. WHEN USING THE MANUAL MODE, THE SYSTEM WILL LOSE INFORMATION. You will not be able to move directly to a satellite without re- peating a search process, or automatically go to the last satellite used.

  • Page 9: Tools Needed

    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 warranty does not apply if the...

  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    Installation requirements To install the Winegard Automatic Digital Satellite Dish, check with your RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may already be FIGURE 1 pre-wired for this system, and/or may have a reinforced roof area available. 1. Choose a location on the roof that will allow the dish to raise and rotate without interference from other roof-mounted equipment.

  • Page 11: Mounting Assembly On Roof

    Mounting motorized dish assembly on roof 1. Position the roof template on the vehicle roof and drill 1/8” holes for the screws. DO NOT drill clear through into interior of vehicle. The screws fasten mount to the roof only. Be sure the roof can securely hold system.
  • Page 12 FIGURE 6 The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from back of electronics housing to clamp. NO CLAMPS ALONG THIS 53” LENGTH! 4” PASSENGER Cable-entry SIDE plate 20” 16” CENTER LINE OF COACH DRIVER ROOF SIDE FIGURE 6A Cable-entry plate The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches Cable clamps ev-...
  • Page 13 Do not damage cable. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT AT THIS TIME. 6. Pre-drill 1/8” holes for cable entry plate. Fasten down with screws provided. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT. FIGURE 7, RM-9946 FIGURE 7A, RM-9947 Cable wrap.

  • Page 14: Mounting Interior Wall Plate Controller

    DO NOT SHORTEN the length of this cable. Warranty will be voided and unit will be damaged. If you need to extend the cables, contact Winegard at 1-800-288-8094 for source of cable — Winegard’s CL-0825 (25’) or CL-0850 (50’) and coupler (part number 2780253).

  • Page 15: Wiring

    Wiring Wiring the system: This unit requires a +12 VDC fused circuit. Unit draws up to 3 amps. The unit uses sophisti- cated microprocessor technology and needs “clean” (filtered) power to function properly. DO NOT USE power designated to operate a +12 VDC lighting circuit from the con- verter, or a converter that does not have a battery connected to it, or any unfiltered converter! Damage to the system could result! If in doubt, contact your dealer or the manufacturer of your vehicle.

  • Page 16: Antenna Parts

    Vent Tube P.N. 5160818) P.N. 2200122 Clamp (2) P.N. 2590343 D, Step 12, page 20 * Additional RG-6 coax cable with weatherproof connectors w/O-ring needed for dual LNBF. Contact your dealer for Winegard’s CX-0625 (25’), CX-0650 (50’) or CX-0675 (75’).

  • Page 17: Base Assembly

    Base Assembly Worm Gear Plug P.N. 3200045 O Ring P.N. 2240029 Worm/Shaft Assem- P.N. 2754099 Spring P.N. 2160818 Spacer P.N. 2160425 Motor Housing P.N. 3200260 Motor Housing Gasket P.N. 2240054 Electronics top housing, P.N. 3100675 includes screws, P.N. 2160154 Electronics bottom housing only (P.N.

  • Page 18: Turret Assembly/Cover

    Turret Assembly TURRET ASSEMBLY Rotate Motor Gear Screw 10-32 x 3/8” (10) P.N. 2200468 P.N. 2160197 Screw, Motor Housing Idler Gear P.N. 2200467 P.N. 2160195 Wire Clamp (2) Pivot Bushing P.N. 3720053 P.N. 2200470 Elevating Down Limit Switch Gear Bracket (w/o switch) P.N.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    For these problems, we advise you to seek professional service. Contact the retailer or dealer where you purchased this sys- tem, or call Winegard Technical Support at 1/800/-788-4417, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Central Time.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    There may also be a break in the dish backup frame has been removed, return to the cable. place of purchase or call Winegard for your nearest 5. Check unit on roof for obstructions (tree limbs, service center.

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