Winegard RD-4610 Operating instructions
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1. 3M UR Terminal Squeeze pliers until red plunger is flush with rest of terminal Slide wires all the way in DO NOT strip wires terminal is self stripping Pliers not supplied STEP 7 If using SM 1000 surface mount box Figure 7 feed cable through hole in box Figure 7 aa e SM 1000 Surface Mount Box optional i o o 0 ones ao 6 x 1 2 Phillips Screw optional CAUTION If using 12 VDC it must be FILTERED If using non filtered 12 VDC the product will be damaged and Warranty voided STEP 8 Connect wires coming from sensor on roof to wall plate display in vehicle Figure 8 It is important to properly connect the wires at the roof and the wall plate Plug will click when inserted properly The system is designed to use a 9 volt battery OR 12 VDC from vehicle Do not use both IMPROPER WIRING WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT STEP 9 Pressing the button when the antenna is in a vertical position should display 24 can be plus or minus 1 degree Display will automatically turn off after 1 minute STEP 10 Check connectors and cable entry points Be sure these areas are properly sealed to prevent water damage to the system and property ERROR CODES on display Rowers Low Limit LO weseeseeees Low Battery ER Connection Fault check wiring amp connections antenna too low Ali stnccins High Limit antenna past range of rea2. WINEGARD Digital Elevation Sensor Electronic Calibrated Model for RM and RD models Models DM 4000 2000 U S Patent 5 945 945 THIS UNIT HAS BEEN CALIBRATED AT THE FACTORY No further calibration is necessary BEFORE YOU BEGIN take a few minutes to look at Figure 1 Be sure you have received all parts Contact Winegard Company for help if you have questions concerning this product Technical Service hours are 7 00 a m to 4 00 p m Monday through Friday Central Time Call toll free at 1 800 788 4417 RM MODELS STEP 1 To install sensor on your RM model remove dish from backup frame Place sensor inside backup frame Figure 4 Cable must exit from bottom of sensor Route under pins Figure 4 To place case correctly mounting screws must be completely in slots Fasten sensor case to frame being careful not to overtighten Loosely secure Sensor cable to coax with wire ties Pivot feed arm toward backup frame making sure sensor cable is not preventing movement When cable is properly positioned finish tightening wire ties Figure 2 Backup Frame Feed arm Pivot feed arm toward backup frame 10 32 Hex Nut 2 Sensor w Cable A 8 A 114 20 x 2 Hex 10 32 x 1 2 Bolt 2 Screw 2 4 4 Flat Washer 2 e Mounting Plate Figure 1 included in hardware bag 2762472 STEP 2 Using cable ties provided attach sensor cable to coax cable Figure 3 NOTE Some RV manufacture
3. dout Figure 8 Cable and plug from roof sensor unit plugs into sensor readout cable Cut here for prewire i i Sensor to readout applications cable Readout assembly Power cable harness Red Positive Black Negative This cable not used with STN 9 V battery OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Using satellite receiver find correct elevation for your location See the receiver manual for details of setup information STEP 2 Press button on Winegard digital display wall plate If antenna is in travel position the display will show HL for High Limit RD models LL for Low Limit RM models STEP 3 Crank elevation handle to raise antenna Stop when readout displays correct elevation for your location Found on receiver setup menu STEP 4 Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct satellite signal is acquired NOTE Rotate 3 and stop DO NOT rotate continuously even if your are rotating slowly If the elevation angle has changed it could be due to the following e Vehicle is not parked level e Antenna system mounted on slightly sloped roof If this is the reason after you have rotated the antenna to the appproximate correct compass direction adjust to correct elevation and continue search Special Notes When you have found the satellite signal adjust the antenna up down and right left for the stron gest signal your receiver displays Due to variation in receivers and installation me
4. nsor through opening normally the same entrance as a 2 into the vehicle to the location where you are installing the wall plate display unit It is recommended the display unit be mounted so you can read the elevation numbers while moving the antenna to the correct angle With antenna plumb readout should be 24 Figure 5 Use a level to ensure antenna is plumb 90 Antenna Use cable ties provided to secure sensor cable to coax downlead Step 3 Two persons will be required for this step one inside the vehicle and one outside Using the interior elevating crank raise antenna to vertical plumb posi tion Place a level across face of antenna as shown and using interior crank adjust to a perfect plumb BE ACCURATE CAUTION Sensor MUST be mounted on side that coax cable is attached to gear housing Mounting differently than shown WILL CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION Step 4 Figure 6 shows the different methods of connect ing wires at roof level Method will depend on model Wire colors MUST MATCH red to red black to black green to green NOTE Some prewire systems or older models used 4 wires Ignore the white wire when con necting model DM 4000 2000 Figure 6 Supplied with the DM 2000 only NOTE This terminal is weatherproof and can be left outside on the roof as LONG AS IT IS SECURED PROPERLY to prevent whipping in the wind
5. rs prewire the coach with cable for the digital elevation sensor These wires are found at the appropriately marked spot on the roof If not prewired run wires from sensor through opening normally the same entrance as coax into the vehicle to the area where you are installing the wall plate display unit It is recommended the display unit be mounted so you can read the elevation numbers while moving the antenna to the correct angle Figure 3 Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood St e Burlington Ilowa 52601 2000 2001 Winegard Company 2451568 RD MODELS STEP 1 Positioning antenna to a near vertical angle will make installation easier Assemble mounting plate against fixed feed arm Figure 4 Remove existing 1 4 nuts bolts and washers Using new hex bolts and nuts and washers you just removed assemble parts as shown Align the plate parallel to elevating tube Figure 4 and tighten hardware 10 32 x 1 2 Screw 1 4 Flat Washer Figure 4 2 1 4 Flat Washer for Fixed Feed 10 32 RD 4610 only Arm Elevating Tube Hex Nut 2 Mounting Plate 2 Sensor i 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 Flat Washer 1 4 20 Hex ANN 7 wO 9 STEP 2 Using cable ties provided attach sensor cable to coax cable Figure 5 NOTE Some RV manufacturers prewire the coach with cable for the digital elevation sensor These wires are found at the appropriately marked spot on the roof If not prewired run wires from se
6. thods you may find the elevation numbers after peaking on strongest signal no longer match what the receiver display recommended This is normal The elevation sensor should always get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on If display turns off while you re searching just push button for another minute of operation With a little practice most users find the signal in 30 to 50 seconds Replacement Parts For replacement parts contact Winegard Company Customer Service hours are 7 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday Friday Central Time Call toll free 1 800 288 8094 Credit card only 5 00 minimum order Refer to Figure 1 on page 1 of this instruction sheet for part numbers WW WINEGARD Clearly the World s Best Printed in U S A Winegard Company e 3000 Kirkwood St Burlington Iowa 52601 2000 2001 Winegard Company 2451568 4
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