OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WINEGARD ® RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM with Digital Elevation Sensor Models RM-DM46/DM00, RM-DM04, RMFLDM4 U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 Made in U.S.A. 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 2002 2451069 Rev.
OPERATION STEP 1. Step outside your vehicle and, using a compass, determine which direction is North. (Standing in or near vehicle can give you an incorrect reading.) The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the satellite(s). Directional Handle Elevating Crank Directional Handle Pointer FIGURE 1 Directional Dial Red Screw Rotation Clamp Step 2. Using satellite receiver, determine correct elevation for your location.
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; since the signal is digital the receiver takes a few seconds to lock on. STEP 2. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents the antenna from moving and losing the signal. STEP 3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Antenna Reflector at 900 Sig na l fr om sa tel lite 240 look angle LNBF 1. Be sure you have a clear line of sight. The signal from the satellite(s) WILL NOT pass through trees, buildings,mountains etc. Remember the antenna has a 240 offset, this means that when the antenna is straight up and down, (900) it is looking 240 into the sky. See Figure 2. 2. Do you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4 (same channel as output of receiver)? 3.
THINGS YOU NEED Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) 1-3/4" hole saw 7/16" wrench ABS glue Drill w/1/8" bit Tape measure Non-hardening sealant (Check manufacturer’s specifications for compatibility with your roof material) Winegard’s Digital Elevation Sensor has been INSTALLED and CALIBRATED at the factory. INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY STEP 1. Choose a location on the roof for dish that will allow dish to raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment.
(4) Antenna Mounting Bolts STEP 3. Assemble dish to backup using bolts and nuts provided, Figure 4. 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. This should face front of vehicle. Secure to roof using screws (provided). The travel bracket should be mounted to roof 6-1/8" from base of dish, toward back of vehicle. See Figure 6.
DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR ROOF CONNECTIONS The illustrations below show the different methods of connecting wires at roof level. Method will depend on model. Wire colors MUST MATCH, ie. red to red, green to green, black to black This wire harness connects to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna. Squeeze pliers until red plunger is flush with rest of terminal. 3M UR Terminal Slide wires all the way in. DO NOT strip wires, terminal is self stripping.
WITH ROOF WEDGE WITHOUT ROOF WEDGE Measure from top of roof wedge to ceiling. Measure from top of roof to ceiling. TOP OF ROOF ³ TOP OF ROOF WEDGE ³ STEP 14. The directional handle and threaded rod will fit roofs up to 5-1/4" thick. If you are using wedges to compensate for roof/ ceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional handle for thicker roofs. Each extension will increase the length of the directional handle by 2-1/4".
FIGURE 13 CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360°FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the RED SCREW ON THE ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION. ASSEMBLED VIEW Elevating Shaft Threaded Tube Rotation Clamp Pointer must point to RED SCREW at CENTER OF ROTATION CLAMP when in travel position.
DIGITAL ELEVATION SENSOR INTERIOR WALLPLATE Figure 14 Step 12. See Figure 14. If using the SM-1000 surface mount box, feed cable through hole in box. STEP 13: Connect wires coming from sensor on roof to wall plate display in vehicle. 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.
PARTS LIST BACK VIEW (2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut P.N. 2160228 Plastic Plug O-Ring Backup Frame P.N. 2744939 (2) E-Clip for 1/4" Pin P.N. 5160818 RP-4400 (2) 1/4 x 3.25" Pin P.N. 2160813 Worm Gear Spacer Spring Screw P.N. 2160196 Pivot Shaft Part of RP-30RM kit Seal Part of RP-30RM kit Cast Aluminum Gear Housing Turret P.N. 3100728 Pivot Bearing Part of RP-30RM kit Rotate Limit Plate P.N. 3720052 Screw P.N. 2160197 Elevating Gear Part of RP-30RM kit Outer Bearing P.N.
PARTS LIST Location of elevation sensor on backup, installed and calibrated at the factory Mounting Screws & Nuts Sensor Case 46 cm Reflector, White Backup Frame Sensor Cable (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) P.N. 2160362 Pins and E-clips LNBF LB-1000 Carriage Bolt P.N. 2160353 (not shown) Flange Nut 1/4-20 Backup Frame P.N. 2744939 Feed Arm P.N. 2744946 Screw #10-24 x 3/4 (4) P.N. 2160196 Pivot Bracket P.N. 2744945 Pin, 1/4 x 3.25" long P.N 2160813 (Not shown: E-clip for 1/4" Pin P.N.
PARTS LIST INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT RK-CEIL Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Directional Handle Extension Washer #10 x 3/8" Red Phillips Screw Directional Handle CRANK HANDLE KIT RK-HAND #8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Crank Handle Base #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Knob #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Washer NOT TO SCALE Rev 6/11/01 13
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SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised Height in the travel position Operating radius Roof space required LNB Weight Color Antenna height Antenna width F/D Offset angle Frequency range Gain: 11.2 GHz 12.1 GHz 12.6 GHz Aperture efficiency Cross polarization (on axis) *Beamwidth at -3 dB *Beamwidth at -10 dB Wind loading Ship weight: 30" verticle max. 8" max. 17" (34" diameter circle) 26" Compatible with DIRECTV®, DISH NetworkTM , and ExpressVu (northern U.S. and Canada) 12 lbs. Cool gray 20.
