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INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
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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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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 inside enclosure CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Refer to operating, mainte- DO NOT OPEN nance and safeguard literature accompanying unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 1. All the safety and operating instructions should attent
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Table of Contents OPERATION Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Wallplate Control Panel ................................................................................................................................... 5 Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................
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Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work? For Programming information call: Introduction TM DISH NETWORK - 1-800-333-DISH (1-800-333-3474) Congratulations! You have an RV automated digital ® DIRECTV - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) satellite reception product — RM-9946. This system, 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 s
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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. Can also select 2. POWER: Turns system on or options in some off when pressed. To turn On, Power sub-menus. hold down one second; to turn Off, hold down 2 9. ARROW RIGHT: Use Stow Enter seconds. to manuall
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Automatic System Operation After parking and leveling vehicle, look for trees, buildings, hills or mountains that might block the satellite signal. ABOUT YOUR RECEIVER: TM If you have a DISH Network receiver, be sure your system (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. Contact DIRECTV a
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Automatic System Operation DON’T UNDERSTAND A MENU? If you see a menu in the display you do not under- stand, press POWER for two seconds to exit that menu. NOTE 1: The system can move directly to any of the available satellites, if you have a clear view, after the initial search routine at a location. The display will show the message “Pick a sat < > ”. It remains for several min- utes after search is complete. To get back to menu, after power has shut off, press POWER. If you have pressed the
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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. Wall Plate Controller To regain these automatic features, follow directions in number 3 below. 1. Press the MANUAL button on the wall
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Parts/Specifications/Warranty Tools needed for installation Parts included Level 18 “Reflector Tape measure Backup structure Phillips screwdriver Mount base/turret Electrical tape Mount cover & bracket Cutter Vent tube Electric or cordless drill Cable entry plate 1/8” drill bit (for pilot holes) 7/16” wrench (for dish assembly) Hardware 5/16” socket/nut driver Cable 1-1/2” hole saw (cable entry hole) Interior wall plate controller Sealant compatible with roof material (check Surface mount box wi
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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. 2. Roof space required for operation is 40”L x 20”W minimum. Refer to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 5 for operating parameters. 3. The unit
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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. 2. Place base plate gasket under the base before screwing unit down. Secure the base plate of the motorized assembly to the roof using appropriate screws. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT AT THIS TIME. Note: IF YOU ARE USING THE ROOF WEDGE (RW-50
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First cable 4” MINIMUM from first clamp to clamp here! cable-entry plate 16” from front center edge of mount base First cable clamp here! 16” from front center edge of mount base First cable clamp here! 16” from front center edge of mount base 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
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5. Cut the cable wrap approximately four (4) inches away from point where it enters the cable-entry plate, Figure 7, 7A. This allows proper sealant coverage. Do not damage cables when cutting away the cable wrap. (The cable wrap protects and keeps together in one unit the coaxial cable, electrical cable and 8 wire data cable.) After cutting, wrap the outer cable wrap with electrical tape as shown, Figure 7, 7A. Push cable through cable entry point on roof. Do not damage cable. DO NOT APPLY SEALA
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Mounting interior wall plate controller Inside your vehicle, choose a convenient location for the wall plate controller. Consider wiring layout, ease of viewing the information on the readout and distance from your tele- vision set. The wall plate uses only 8-conductor cable. Power goes to unit on roof. 1. Install the 8-conductor RJ-45 type cable to the back of the wall plate controller before mounting, Figure 11. 2. Connect the 8-conductor RJ-45 telephone type connector to the back of the wall
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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. 1. Make c
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Antenna 46 cm Reflector, White P.N. 2745282 (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) P.N. 2160362 LB-1000: STANDARD SINGLE LNBF LB-2000: OPTIONAL DUAL LNBF* Carriage Bolt P.N. 2160353 Flange Nut 1/4-20 (not shown) P.N. 2160228 Roller Backup Frame P.N. 2200460 P.N. 2744939 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 xx 2.5" Feed Arm P.N. 2160237 Pivot Bracket P.N. 2744946 Nylock Nut P.N. 2744945 14 - 20 P.N. 2160220 Screw #10-24 x 3/4 Pin, 1/4 x 3.375" long (not shown) (4) P.N 2160813 P.N. 2160196 (Not shown: E-clip for 1/4" Pin Ve
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Base Assembly Worm Gear Plug P.N. 3200045 O Ring P.N. 2240029 Worm/Shaft Assem- bly 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. 3100676) Azimuth Motor Elevation Motor P.N. 2665039 P.N. 2665038 Screw (3) P.N. 2160196 Gasket P.N. 2240056 Seal P.N. 2200852 Seal P.N. 2200852 Turret Pivot Shaft P.N. 3100729 P.N. 2590344 Button
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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 (4) 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. 2200464 P.N. 3200263 Shoulder Bolt P.N. 2160355 Cover Cover P.N. 2200015 (4) Phillips Head Screw(s) P.N. 2160193 (4) Hex Head Screw(s) P.N. 2160198 (4) Nylon Screw Receptacle Insert P.N. 2200112 Cover Bracket P.N. 3720472 18
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Troubleshooting the system Some of the problems we are troubleshooting here are marked with this symbol. 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. Solutions to problems in this manual have been categorized according to type. See troubleshooting tips #1 through #12 on page 20; numbers correspon
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Troubleshooting tips 1. Check fuse on supply circuit (power source for the digital signal your system receives is either system). If +12 VDC is present, check the mo- on or off (no inbetween), snow or poor reception torized unit on roof. Remove white plastic on your TV set is related to the signal it receives cover on the mount. Remove electronics after the receiver sends it to the television. housing cover and check the main board, J8 9. You may have a defective receiver. Contact place of conne
