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OWNER’S MANUAL - OPERATION/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
®
WINEGARD
RV Digital Satellite System
with RS-1000 Antenna
TM
Model RM-4610, no Digital Magic Elevation Sensor
TM
Model RM-DM61 with “Digital Magic” Elevation Sensor
TM
Model RM-DM55 with “Digital Magic” (No Power Supply)
U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 AND 5,554,998
Made in U.S.A.
PARTS INCLUDED:
Reflector (dish)
Gasket
RS-1000 antenna
Interior parts
Mount/base assembly
Hardware
Models RM-DM61/DM55
Electronic elevation sensor
INSTALL “FRONT” INSCR
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OPERATION FINDING THE SATELLITE TUNING ANTENNA FOR THE BEST PICTURE STEP 1. Step outside the vehicle and, using a com- STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a pass, determine which direction is North. (Standing in signal. To tune your antenna, slowly move the antenna or near the vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.) left, then right, until you find the position with the The more accurately you determine North, the easier it highest signal strength. It is important to turn t
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OPERATIONS DO’S AND DON’T’S DO’S DON’T’S 1. Do check parking location for obstructions before 1. Don’t move RV/Coach with the antenna in the UP raising antenna. position. This will VOID your warranty. This may also cause damage to your roof. 2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate the antenna — if difficult, check for cause. 2. Don’t force the elevating crank up or down. Check for the cause. 3. Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite(s) and check fine tuning on TV set for proper adjus
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Signal from satellite TROUBLE SHOOTING NO PICTURE ON TV 1. Do you have a clear line of sight to the satellite? Are there trees, buildings, etc. in the way? Figure 3 illustrates the look angle of your reflector. FIGURE 3 2. Do you have the menu from the receiver? If not, check the channel the TV set is tuned for — it should be 3 or 4. Reflector at 90° 3. Check connections at the receiver, TV and antenna. NO SIGNAL FOUND 1. Have you entered the correct zip code into the re- ceiver? If the zip code
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INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY THINGS YOU NEED Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) Drill with 1/8” bit Sealant 1-3/4” hole saw Tape measure (Must be approved for compatibility w/roof) 7/16” wrench STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for the unit. The dish must be able to rotate without interfering with other roof- mounted equipment (air conditioners, etc.), Figure 4. Be sure the interior ceiling plate is easily accessible with no obstruc- tions that may interfere with operation. NOTE: Check with your
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STEP 3. Remove backing from gasket. Attach FIGURE 6 adhesive side to base plate. IF YOU ARE USING THE ROOF WEDGE (RW-5000), use 3/16” gasket included with the mount UNDER the roof wedge. RS-1000 ANTENNA Install the 1/16” gasket included with RW-5000 BETWEEN the mount and roof wedge.See Figure 7. (4) ANTENNA MOUNTING BOLTS The word FRONT is embossed on the base. This MUST E-CLIPS FACE the front of the vehicle. Secure to roof using two mounting PINS screws provided. Check inside the vehicle. Be su
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STEP 7. Facing the front of the dish, find coax cables FIGURE 9 attached to side of the feed arm, Figure 9. Measure 24” of coax from this point and mark. DO NOT CUT. Rotate mount on base clockwise, fully, until it stops. Route Measure coax coax around mount base, Figure 10. 24” from plastic tie Fasten cable clamp in hole in mount base (check roof wrap on left side of template inserted in this manual for correct location) at feed arm. (STEP 7) end of the coax cable measurement. FIGURE 10 STEP 8.
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FOR RM-DM61/RM-DM55 ONLY 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 (i.e. red to red, green to green, black to black, white to white). Supplied with the DM-2000 only. This wire harness connects to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna. Squeeze pliers until 3M UR Terminal red plunger is flush with rest of terminal. Slide wires all the way in. DO NOT strip
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STEP 19. The directional handle and threaded rod will fit roofs up to WITH ROOF WEDGE WITHOUT ROOF 5-1/4" thick. If you are using WEDGE Measure from top Measure from top wedges to compensate for roof/ of roof wedge to ceiling. of roof to ceiling. ceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional TOP OF handle for thicker roofs. Each TOP OF ROOF WEDGE ROOF extension will increase the length of the directional handle by 2-1/4". FIGURE 13
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CAUTION: After INITIAL FIGURE 15 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 TRAVEL POSITION. ASSEMBLED VIEW Elevating Shaft Threaded Tube 3 Directional Handle Extension 1 Ceiling Plate Rotation POINTER Clamp MUST POINT Red Screw 2 (4) #10 Phillips Flat TO RED Head Screws SCREW ON 4 Directional ROTATION Handle CLAMP Flat Washer ALIGN POINTER WHEN IN WITH ANT
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EXPLODED PARTS VIEW 11 Antenna Head 46 cm Reflector White (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) Pin 1-9/16” long LB-1000: Standard Single LNBF E-Clip Mount Adapter Rubber Bumper Top Boom Digital Elevation Unit Screw Carriage Bolt Dish Frame Bushing Pin, 1/4 x 3.25” long Bottom Boom Flange Nut E-clip for 1/4” Pin 1/4-20 Roller Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 2.5” Nylock Nut 1/4-20 Screw, 1/4-20 x 5” (not shown) Pivot Bracket Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 (Feed Arm) E-clip Lift Link (2) 1-7/16”Long Pin (3) Feed Arm Turret T
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PARTS LIST INTERIOR Ceiling Base HARDWARE KIT RK-CEIL Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Directional Handle Washer Extension #10 x 3/8" Red Phillips Screw 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 NOT TO SCALE Rev 6/11/01 12
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SPECIFICATIONS Height when raised ........ 30” with satellite antenna in vertical position Height in travel position ........ 8” Operating radius ........ 35” (70” diameter circle) Roof space required ........ 19.5” x 46.75” ® ® LNBF ........ Compatible with DISH Network , DirecTV and ExpressVu Color ........ White Satellite antenna height ........ 20.9” Satellite antenna width ........ 19.5” F/D ........ 0.59 Offset angle ........ 24° Satellite antenna gain— 11.2 GHz ........ 33.22 dBi 12.1 G
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REPLACEMENT PARTS KITS HEAD ASSEMBLY RP-RS00 TURRET ASSEMBLY RP-9500 Head w/bracket and nut ................ 1 Spring............................................ 1 Pins .............................................. 2 Roll Pin ......................................... 1 E-Clip ............................................ 2 Gear for worm shaft ...................... 1 Elevation gear ............................... 1 Bushing ......................................... 2 REFLECTOR RP-REFL Seal ......
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WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY (2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR) Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During year one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to a
