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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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Center Roof Line INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY STEP 1. Choose a location for antenna that will allow it to rest in travel position with top of reflector pointing toward rear of vehicle and to raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling area is clear where ceiling plate will mount. NOTE: Figure 1 shows minimum distance (10") antenna should be located from edge of vehicle roof. We recommend you check with your dealer or the manufacturer to see wh
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STEP 4. Attach reflector to backup assembly as shown in Figure 2. (4) 5/16-18 x 5/8" Flat Head Bolt (4) 5/16" NOTE: Make sure that coax cable Flat Washer fits between the reflector and the fixed feed arm. (4) 5/16-18 Hex Nut 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. CAUTION: IF YOU ARE USING THE RW-1000 ROOF WEDGE, AD
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STEP 5. Mount antenna and lift on roof in travel position. Apply a liberal amount of approved nonhardening sealing compound on bottom of base plate and roof area around hole. See Figure 3. Secure base plate with screws provided. Cable clamp on gear housing. Make sure there is 16" of CAUTION: DO NOT GET coax between the cable SEALING COMPOUND ON clamp on the gear housing BEARING SURFACE BETWEEN and the one 3" in front of BASE PLATE AND ROTATING base plate. TOO MUCH OR GEAR HOUSING. DO NOT TOO L
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FIGURE 8 CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, 1 Ceiling Plate the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 DEGREES FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the POINT TO POINT TO POINT TO POINT TO POINT TO DIRECTIONAL HANDLE FRONT OF RV FRONT OF RV FRONT OF RV FRONT OF RV FRONT OF RV should point towards the ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION. ASSEMBLED VIEW 3 Directional Handle Extension 2 (4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws 4 Directional Handle ALIGN POINTER WITH ANTENNA TRAVEL POSITION 5 ELEVATI
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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). Directional Handle Elevating Crank Directional Handle Directional Dial Pointer FIGURE 5 Rotation Clamp STEP 2. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. STEP 3. Turn directional dial (see Figure 5) until the ar
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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; since the signal is digital the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on. STEP 9. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents the antenna from moving and losing the signal. STEP 10. Slowly
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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. Remove cap and spray Spray lubricant lubricant into the lubricate here on elevation gear hole. Be sure place cap firmly back on. Spray lubricant around edges FIGURE 6 LUBRICATING RUBBER QUAD RING Lubricate rubber
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Signal from satellite TROUBLE SHOOTING NO PICTURE 1. Check that you have a clear line of sight to the satellite (no trees, buildings, etc.). 2. Check that you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4 0 Antenna Reflector at 90 (same channel as output of receiver). 3. Double check that you have entered the correct zip code into the receiver. If zip code is wrong, this can cause you to look in the wrong direction/elevation for the satellite. 4. Check that there are no obstructions bloc
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PARTS LIST 46cm (18") Reflector, White P.N. 2745304 (4) 5/16" Hex Nut P.N. 2160230 (4) 5/16" Flat Washer P.N. 2160027 (2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P.N. 2160220 (4) 1/4" Flat Washer Backup P.N. 2160039 (5) E-Clip P.N. 2745348 P.N. 5160818 (2) 1/4-20 X 1.75" Hex Bolt P.N. 2160238 Digital Elevation (3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin Device, If attached P.N. 2160814 the 1/4-20 x 1.75 Hex Bolts are replaced Bumper Assembly with 1/4-20 x 2" Hex P.N. 3750823 Bolts (2) 1/4-20 X 1.75" BOLT P.N. 2160238 (2) 1/4" Flat
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PARTS LIST (4) Flat Head Bolts (white) P.N. 2160361 LNBF is attached to pivot arm with: 1/4-20 x 1/2" Cap Screw P.N. 2160240 LNBF 1/4-20 Nylock Hex Nut P.N. 2780161 P.N. 2160220 (2) 1/4" Washer P.N. 2160024 (3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin P.N. 2160814 (2) Travel Link P.N. 2745050 LNBF Pivot Arm P.N. 2745059 Spring P.N. 2160820 (not shown for clarity) Fixed Feed Arm (4) Nylon Bearing P.N. 2745063 P.N. 2200726 (not shown Travel Alignment Bracket for clarity) P.N. 2745061 (2) Cable Clamp P.N. 2200060 (4) 1/4
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PARTS LIST INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT Ceiling Base RK-CEIL Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Directional Handle Washer Extension #10 x 3/8" Phillips Directional Handle CRANK HANDLE KIT RK-HAND #8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Crank Handle Base #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Knob #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Washer Rev. 6/05/01 12
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SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised 27.25" max. Height in the travel position 12.0" max. Operating radius 17" (34" diameter circle) Roof space required 19.5" x 31" ® TM LNB Compatible with DSS and DISH Network Weight 13 lbs. max. Color White Antenna height 20.9" Antenna width 19.5" F/D 0.59 o Offset angle 24 Frequency range 10.95 - 12.75 GHz Gain: 11.2 GHz 33.22 dBi 12.1 GHz 33.89 dBi 12.6 GHz 34.23 dBi Aperture efficiency 73% Cross polarization (on axis) -21 dB o *Beamwidth at
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ANTENNA/LIFT/LNBF TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materials or workmanship within two (2) yeares from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000, telephone 319-754-0600). Winegard Company (at its option) will
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RD-4600/4646 TEMPLATE Roof Template Goes Here 1-3/4" DIA. DRILL COMPLETELY THROUGH CEILING TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE 1/8" DRILL BIT 10 HOLES. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING. 15
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