Winegard TR-6018 Instructions

Satellite Antenna with Tripod
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This manual provides instructions for both assembling and disassembling your tripod mount with home digital
satellite antenna. To set up your tripod mount with satellite antenna, begin with assembling the tripod. The tripod
requires only a one-time assembly and can be stored between uses. See page 7 for more information on storage
and disassembly.
Assembling the Tripod
After assembling the tripod, follow the instructions to assemble the satellite antenna. If the satellite antenna is
already assembled but is being set up at a new location, follow the instructions for receiver setup. Turn to
page 3 for DISH receiver setup or to page 5 for DIRECTV
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Parts
bubble
legs (3)
storage
level
bag
stakes (3)
tripod base
Place the bubble
3
level on top of the
tripod, and push
down until the
level snaps into
place. Loosen the
lock knobs on the
tripod base.
lock knob
Find a place to set
1
up the tripod with a
clear view of the southern
sky. Avoid obstructions
such as trees, hills, or
buildings—these can
block the signal from the
satellite.
Slide legs toward or
4
away from the base
until the bubble rests in
the center of the bubble
level. The tripod is now
level. Tighten the lock
knobs, and remove the
bubble level.
bubble should
be in the center
receiver setup.
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TR-6018
Push in the tabs on
2
either side of one
leg, and slide the leg into
the tripod base until the
leg locks into the desired
position. Repeat for all
three legs.
tabs
For extra stability,
5
insert the stakes
into the holes on the
pivot feet of the legs, and
push the stakes into the
ground. Check that
the tripod is still
level.
pivot
foot
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