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55 - 57° 20-1/2 Winegard’s “Digital Magic” elevation sensor, 58 - 61° DE-4600, can be installed on Winegard crank- 62 - 64° 21-1/2 up systems. DE-4600 gives exact elevation of 65 -67° the antenna on an LCD readout inside the 68 - 70°...
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Tuning Antenna STEP 1. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best signal strength. 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. Because the signal is digital, the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on.
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 Co. (1-800-788-4417) before proceeding. The Winegard warranty covers only the mount, antenna and LNBF. For receiver warranty, refer to the manufacturer’s warranty.
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The system must be level for proper operation! NOTE: Winegard Model RW-5000 roof wedge with gasket is available. If inside roof wedge is FIGURE 3 needed, Winegard’s RW-1000 can be trimmed to fit ceiling plate.
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STEP 3. Attach dish to backup. Use bolts and (4) Antenna nuts provided, Figure 4. Mounting Bolts STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate clockwise to stop, Figure 5. Dish will be toward back of vehicle when in stowed or travel position. The word FRONT is embossed on the base and should face the front of vehicle.
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FIGURE 9 INSIDE RV Roof Directional Threaded Worm Gear Special instructions: For roof thickness greater Thickness Handle Length Rod Length Shaft Length than 6-1/2”. (Figure 9) (Figure 11) Parts Needed: (not included) 1-1/2" ....2-7/8" ....2-3/4" ....2-7/8" RP-4400 14” worm gear for roof 1-3/4"...
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FIGURE 12 After adjusting parts for proper thickness, glue the extension(s) and directional handle together using ABS (plastic pipe) glue. Look inside the directional handle and make sure the large and small keyways line up with the keyways in the hub. STEP 13.
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FIGURE 14 CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 DEGREES FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the RED SCREW on the ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION. Nut for threaded tube Rotation POINTER Clamp...
Parts List PARTS LIST BACK VIEW (2) 1/4-20 Plastic Plug Hex Nut O-Ring Backup Frame RP-4400 Worm Gear (2) E-Clip for 1/4" Pin (2) 1/4 x 3.25" Pin Spacer Spring Seal Screw Part of RP-30RM kit Cast Aluminum Gear Housing Pivot Shaft Part of RP-30RM kit...
Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-288-8094 or visit www.winegard.com). Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.
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