Winegard RD-1046 User's Manual
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1. ies cae ZS0SbZz N d Layovud 83M07 9S100ZE N d u qaaa LIM 13 0 v H8 0334 1009 H3HlV3M 7808 2 N d N d WHY 1OAld o PARTS LISTS 46CM REFLECTOR P N 2745304 4 FLAT HEAD BOLTS P N 2160253 TE SPRING P N 2160820 5 E CLIPS RCA LNBF P N 5160818 P N 2780157 3 PIN 2160814 4 5 16 HEX NUT P N 2160230 4 5 16 FLAT WASHER P N 2160027 NG 7 N b 4 NYLON BEARING Ss 2200726 NOT SHOWN 10 X 7 16 FLAT WASHER P N 3140305 USED TO SECURE SECOND CABLE CLAMP P N 2200060 SEE PAGE 3 FIGURE 3 1 4 20 X 2 5 BOLT P N 2160237 2 1 4 FLAT WASHER P N 2160024 P 7 4 1 4 20 HEX NUT NYLOCK P N 2160220 2 PIN WE P N 5160817 2 1 4 FLAT WASHER P N 2160039 2 CABLE CLAMPS 1 4 20 HEX NUT P N 2200060 NYLOCK P N 2160220 11 PARTS LISTS FIXED PLATE o 3750821 DIRECTIONAL DIAL P N 2745056 DIRECTIONAL DIAL PIVOT P N 2745058 ROTATE STOP P N 3711282 ROTATE PLATE did P N 3750820 POLYETHYLENE SHIM eel P N 2240060 GA MODEL RP 6300 CEILING PLATE 4 10 PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD SCREWS DIRECTIONAL HANDLE DECAL not shown POLYETHYLENE SHIM ROTATE CLAMP MODEL RP 6822 P N 3711280 di SPRING CLAMP KNOB 2200061 A MODEL RP 2658 NYLON WASHER MODEL RP 6795 CRANK HANDLE 12 SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA am2. DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WINEGARD RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Models RD 4600 amp RD 1046 U S PATENTS PENDING IMPORTANT INSTALL POINT OF BASE TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood St Burlington 52601 2000 e 319 754 0600 FAX 319 754 0787 Winegard Company 1996 2451120 Printed in U S A Rev 2 96 INSTALLATION amp ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 STEP 1 Choose location for antenna that will allow it to rest in travel position with antenna pointing toward rear of vehicle and 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 mount should be located from edge of vehicle roof We recommend you check with your dealer or the manufacturer to see what provisions have been made in the roof for antenna mounting A reinforced area of roof as well as downlead wiring may be available NOTE The system must be level for proper operation f you have a curved roof you should use a Winegard Model RW 1000 wedge kit to level the system STEP 2 Position template on roof last page of manual and drill a 1 1 2 hole through roof and ceiling of vehicle Take care to avoid damage to wiring which may run between roof and ceiling 10 min d
3. ON BEARING SURFACE BETWEEN BASE PLATE AND ROTATING GEAR HOUSING DO NOT PAINT TOP OF BASE PLATE OR AROUND ROTATING GEAR HOUSING 9 NOTE Apply non hardening sealing compound such as Butyl caulking Attach cable clamp here Make sure between Base Plate and roof of that there is 13 5 to 14 of coax vehicle between the two cable clamps TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO COAX STEP 6 Attach cable clamp to the coax cable 13 5 from the cable clamp on the gear housing STEP 7 Attach cable clamp to baseplate as shown in Figure 3 use 7 16 flat washer between screw and strain relief Apply sealing compound over mounting screw heads STEP 8 Attach downlead to antenna coax cable feed downlead through the roof Weather proof downlead entry Secure downlead as nessecary to prevent whipping STEP 9 Assemble ceiling plates directional handle and crank handle as shown in Figure 4 The circled numbers indicates placement from the ceiling down Example The ceiling plate is located next to the ceiling The elevation crank handle is farthest from the ceiling The number also indicates sequence of assembly CAUTION USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE ELEVATING CRANK ONCE SET SCREW TOUCHES SHAFT TIGHTEN ONLY 1 4 TURN MORE SET SCREW SIMPLY HOLDS ELEVATING CRANK ON DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CAUTION AFTERINITIALINSTALLATION THE ANTENNASHOULD ONLY ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 COUNTER CLOCKWISE IF JUST THE OPPOSITE REASSEMB
4. s ROTATE PLATE DIRECTIONAL HANDLE DIRECTIONAL DIAL ELEVATING CRANK ROTATE PLATE V NOTCH HIDDEN UNDER ROTATE CLAMP FIGURE 5 STEP 2 Loosen the clamp knob See Figure 5 STEP 3 Rotate directional dial see Figure 5 until the arrow is pointing North STEP 4 Turn elevating crank clockwise in UP direction about 13 turns or until some resistance is met STEP 5 Turn receiver ON and access installation menus to determine antenna elevation and direction heading STEP 6 Turn directional handle until V notch in rotate plate is pointing in direction indicated by the receiver Example If receiver says point antenna at 145 then rotate directional handle so that V notch in rotate plate is pointing at 145 on the directional dial STEP 7 Refer to table below and turn elevation crank counter clockwise CCW the number of turns indicated to get the elevation shown by the receiver One full turn equals approximately 7 of elevation change ELEVATION 27 29 1 2 33 36 ss 40 43 2 1 2 44 4 58 60 5 Eom ee TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE STEP 8 Your receiver should indicate itis 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
5. 01 2000 Winegard Company 1996 2451120 Rev 2 96 14 1 1 2 Wi DRILL COMPLETELY THROUGH CEILING gt TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE 1 8 DRILL BIT 10 HOLES DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING 15 Printed in U S A Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street e Burlington lowa 52601 2000 Winegard Company 1996 2451120 Rev 2 96 16
6. ARRANTY The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person whether in contract tort or otherwise and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercisl loss or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state LNBF 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants the LNBF against any defects in materials or workmanship within ninety 90 days from the 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 lowa 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 The warranty does not extend to products which have been subjected to misuse improper installation or to damage caused by wind lightning ice or other occurances over which the manufacturer has no control The Ninety Day Warranty is p
7. E MOUNT LUBRICATION To lubricate the mount apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear and between the gear housing and baseplate Run the antenna up down and rotate the antenna to distribute the lubricant See Figure 6 Spray lubricant here FIGURE 6 Spray lubricant around edges LUBRICATING RUBBER QUAD RING ELEVATING SHAFT WORM GEAR FIGURE 7 Lubricate rubber quad ring on elevating shaft which is below worm gear with silicone spray lubricant at least twice yearly Figure 7 This will keep quad ring from becoming brittle which could result in leaks down elevating shaft WAVE WASHER FLAT WASHER LOWER BEARING SURFACE RUBBER QUAD RING ELEVATING SHAFT amp WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE NOTE It is not necessary to remove rotating gear housing from base plate or remove antenna from roof to replace the shaft amp worm gear assembly STEP 1 Lower antenna to travel position Loosen set screw on elevating crank remove crank spring directional handle Parts list page 10 STEP 2 Remove E clip from pin holding elevating tube in rotating gear housing and remove pin Parts list page STEP 3 Remove plastic plug from top of rotating gear housing disengage elevating gear remove elevating shaft assembly Parts list page 10 STEP 4 Lubricate worm gear assembly on new elevating shaft assembly with spray silicone lubricant Make sure wave washer flat washer and quad ring ar
8. LE CEILING PLATES WITH ROTATE STOP ON OTHER SIDE OF ROTATE PLATE STOP PIN THIS PIN STOPS ANTENNA FROM ROTATING TOO FAR AND DAMAGING COAX DOWNLEAD ASSEMBLED VIEW v ROTATE STOP THREAD ONTO STUD ROTATE PLATE STOP PIN TOWARD CEILING CLAMP KNOB POINTS TO FRONT OF RV CAUTION THE ANTENNA MUST BE IN THE TRAVEL POSITION BEFORE ALIGNING THE DIRECTIONAL HANDLE ROTATE PLATE AND CEILING PLATE ROTATE CLAMP KI CLAMP KNOB REMINDER VEHICLE SHOULD BE LEVEL BEFORE SEARCHING FOR THE SATELLITE ALLCHARTS AND ANGLES GIVEN ARE BASED ON VEHICLE BEING LEVEL FIXED PLATE 8 DIAMETER DIRECTIONAL DIAL SMALL TABS AND PRINTING POINT DOWNWARD DIRECTIONAL DIAL PIVOT PLATE ALIGN WITH ANTENNA TRAVEL POSITION 4 CEILING PLATE 4 10 PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD SCREWS b 7 ROTATE PLATE 8 POLYETHYLENE SHIM ALIGN WITH ANTENNA TRAVEL POSITION BE SURE SMALL TEETH SNAP FIRMLY INTO ROTATE PLATE lt DIRECTIONAL ON d HANDLE ey VN DECAL NOT SHOWN a FOR CLARITY N i3 SPRING NYLON WASHER ELEVATING CRANK HANDLE WHEN IN STALLED EXTENDS 2 75 FROM CEILING FIGURE 4 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 accurate your northern position the easier it will be to find the satellite
9. e on lower bearing Figure 7 and insert assembly in housing STEP 5 Reinstall plastic plug in top of housing Gears will mesh automatically once elevating crank is turned 4 STEP 6 Replace directional handle spring and elevating crank Make sure set screw contacts flat surface on shaft before tightening TROUBLE SHOOTING NO SNOWY PICTURE on 8 Check that you have a clear line of sight to the satellite no trees buildings etc Check that you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 4 or 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 Check connections at receiver TV and antenna Check TV Does it receive pictures from off air TV stations VCR Retune system for best picture per procedure on page 7 Inspect antenna Make sure that it has not been damaged If antenna is even slightly bent the receiver may not receive any signal Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department ANTENNA DOES NOT HARD TO ROTATE 1 2 3 4 Inspectantenna on roof Make sure that mount has notbeen damaged Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate Lubricate mount per procedure on page 8 Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department ANTENNA DOES NOT HARD TO RAISE a Inspect antenna on roof Make sure that mount has not been damaged Check for caulking on eleva
10. ist from edge of roof 34 DIA OPERATING AREA 7 X 9 Front of the RV NOT TO SCALE STEP 3 The mountis designed to fit roofs 1 to 4 thick If roofis less than 4 thick cut elevating shaft and directional handle to size see table below If roof is more than 4 thick max 6 a longer directional handle is required If the roof is more than 4 3 4 thick a longer elevating shaft is required BOTTOM OF RECESS ON TOP OF HANDLE ROOF ELEVATING SHAFT W RW 1000 DIRECTIONAL THICKNESS LENGTH HANDLE LENGTH TAA L 17 NOTE MEASURE FROM THE lh aue 7 7 ie ed CHANGE A OE Ixim 1 Saja ngapa 23i Requires RP 4002 Thick Roof Kit Refer to page 13 STEP 4 Attach reflector to backup assembly as shown in Figure 2 4 5 16 18 x 5 8 Flat Head Bolt NOTE Make sure that coax cable fits between the reflector and the fixed feed arm ED 4 5 16 18 Nut 4 5 16 Flat Washer FIGURE 2 Do notattach screw until cable clamp is on coax cable FIGURE 3 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 except for screw indicated in Figure 3 CAUTION DO NOT GET SEALING COMPOUND
11. p 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 LNB RCA Weight 13 Ibs max Color Light grey Antenna height 20 9 Antenna width 19 5 F D 0 59 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 Beamwidth at 3 dB 3 5 Beamwidth at 10 dB 7 0 Wind loading Up to hurricane force SYSTEM Shipping weight RD 4600 no receiver 16 Ibs RD 1046 w RCA DSS receiver 29 Ibs Power Refer to receiver manual DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics MODEL RP 4002 THICK ROOF KIT AVAILABLE Winegard Company makes available Model RP 4002 which includes 2762816 directional handle and 2764155 elevating shaft worm gear assembly The RP 4002 is designed for roofs 4 to 6 inches thick Contact Winegard Company if roof thickness measures more than 6 inches Refer to the table below for the correct directional handle and elevating shaft measurements ROOF CUT DIRECTIONAL CUT ELEVATING THICKNESS HANDLE TO LENGTH SHAFT TO LENGTH W RW 1000 eow TW TF 8 O sme ew r aw sme sw Use existing elevating shaft 13 ANTENNA LIFT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants this product excluding
12. receiver against any defects in materials or workmanship within one 1 year 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 lowa 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 The warranty does not extend to products which have been subjected to misuse improper installation or to damage caused by wind lightning ice or other occurances over which the manufacturer has no control The One Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for repair or return to our factory at the above address Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTRICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY DAY PERIOD OF THIS W
13. rovided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for repair or return to our factory at the above address Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTRICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person whether in contract tort or otherwise and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercisl loss or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state RECEIVER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY RCA warrants the receiver for 90 days See receiver manual for specific receiver warranty information Printed in U S A Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street e Burlington lowa 526
14. takes a few seconds to lock on STEP 9 Tighten the clamp knob This prevents the antenna from moving and losing the signal STEP 10 Slowly raise then lower the antenna until you have peaked the signal You are now ready to watch satellite TV LOWERING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION DO S DON T S STEP 1 Loosen clamp knob STEP 2 Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with travel position indicator on ceiling plate TRAVEL POSITION should be visible STEP 3 Turn elevating crank counter clockwise in DOWN direction about 13 turns or until resistance is met STEP 4 Tighten clamp knob Antenna is now locked in travel position CAUTION UNDER NO CONDITIONS SHOULD ANTENNA BE LOWERED UNLESS DIRECTIONAL HANDLE INDICATOR IS IN THE TRAVEL POSITION 1 Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna 2 Do carefully raise lower and rotate if difficult check for cause 3 Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite s and check fine tuning on TV set to make sure it is properly adjusted 4 Do lower antenna before moving vehicle 1 Don t force elevating crank up or down Check for cause of trouble 2 Don t rotate directional handle hard against stops 3 Don t travel with lift in up position 4 Don t leave lift part way up or down 5 Don t apply paint over top of base plate or anywhere on lift 6 Don t apply sealing compound on gear housing MAINTENANC
15. ting shaft Lubricate elevating shaft per procedure on page 8 Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department WARRANTY REPAIR WORK Before you have warranty work done on the system make sure the company person performing the work has been approved by Winegard Company If not contact Winegard Service Department 1 800 788 4417 before proceeding The Winegard warranty covers only the mount antenna and LNBF For receiver warranty refer to the manufacturers warranty ORDERING REPAIR PARTS Rep air parts are available at many RV dealers and or service centers throughout the country Or you can call the Winegard Company 1 319 754 0600 credit cards accepted 8 uo ainpasoid qyuawace das aas Ae AT ue LAN ONINIVLAY 8 8180919 N d 8 090S 87000ZE Nd HV35 WHOM 5 02209LZ N dW2901AN LAN Oz v L 6 009L2 N d H3HSVM 1 v WA 3 decem SG ON WSS SS AAAS S XY 8EZ09LZ N d 1108 SZ LX 02 b 1 821091 N d 01 0S0002 N d SNISNOH HV39 wu SNILVA313 000 dH IQON HO123133H 9 2180918 Nid n E 8220912 N d H3HSVM 1714 94 4 L104 9471 X 02 b 1 osospzz MOOTAN LAN KIH 2 01 33AV1 2 1 X 8 1108 S29 X 6 01 WIHS TIVINS WIHS 35uvi1 PARTS LISTS
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