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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR RV/TV ANTENNA IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
INSTALLING FC-5900
CONNECTORS
ON COAX CABLE
Step 1. Strip outer cover back 1/2"*
from end of cable. Fray braid back as
far as outer cover will allow.
Step 2. Trim braid close to outer cover and remove 1/4"* of inner
insulation being careful not to nick center conductor. Make sure
no foil or braid can touch center conductor.
Step 3. Slide connector tip between braid and inner insulation
(braid and foil, on foil shield cable) and push connector on cable as
far as it will go. Crimp built-in ferrule with proper crimping tool. Hex
connector requires hex crimping tool. Do Not crush cable out-
of-round.
* If installing in very hot weather, increase these dimensions 1/8".
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL COUPLERS, SPLITTERS, ETC.
BETWEEN THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE
ANTENNA. INSTALLATION OF ANY ITEM ON
THE DOWNLEAD MAY CAUSE A SHORT IN THE
SYSTEM. THE DOWNLEAD SUPPLIES +12 VDC
TO THE PREAMP IN THE ANTENNA.
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS
Turning power supply on sends +12 VDC up cable to
antenna. Voltage energizes transistors on amplifier
in antenna head. TV signal comes back down cable
to outlets.
TO TEST SYSTEM
1. Make sure TV set is working properly.
2. Switch power supply ON and OFF to see if there
is a difference in the picture quality while watching
TV. If NO difference, use following steps.
CAUTION
The power supply should be turned OFF when
connecting/disconnecting cables to power
supply and antenna, but should be turned ON
when testing for voltage.
3. Disconnect cable from antenna and check for +12
VDC at Test Point #1. If there is +12 VDC, the power
supply is OK and the antenna needs to be replaced.
4. If there is NO +12 VDC at Test Point #1reconnect
cable to antenna. Remove power supply from wall
and visually inspect for burnt/broken parts. If there
are ANY broken or burnt parts replace power supply.
5. Disconnect cable from antenna jack on power
supply. Check for +12 VDC Test Point 2. If +12 VDC
is present, there is a problem in the cable connecting
the power supply to the antenna. Repair/replace
cable.
NOTE
Power supplies manufactured after Oct., 1991
have a polyswitch. The polyswitch shuts the
power supply off if a short in the cable is detected.
The polyswitch will reset itself in approximately
two minutes after the short in the cable is
removed.
6. If +12 VDC is not present at Test Point # 2, check
that the green indicator light is ON. If not, check the
polarity of the red/white wires and check the +12
VDC source. If there is still no +12 VDC replace
power supply.
HOW YOUR
SYSTEM WORKS
Amplified
TV Signal
+12 VDC
Antenna
Connection
TO TEST SYSTEM
TEST POINT #1
+12 VDC at Antenna
+12 VDC
at
Antenna
Jack
TEST
POINT #2
6
2ND Set
Hook Up
No +12 VDC
at this point
Set 2
Red
White
+12 VDC
GND.
2ND Set
No +12 VDC
at this point
Set 2
Connection
Red
White
+12 VDC
GND.
Rev. 10/99
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how long does the shaft of the Wineguard directional handle need to be
The required shaft length for the Winegard Sensar series directional handle depends on the roof thickness. The mount fits roofs from 1" to 4-3/4" thick. If the roof is less than 4-3/4" thick, the elevating shaft and directional handle must be cut to size. If the roof is more than 4-3/4" thick (maximum 7"), a directional handle extension (Winegard Model EK-1036) is needed. When using the extension, only the directional handle should be cut, not the extension. The handle and extension must be glued together after ensuring the correct length.
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