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. Make sure inside ceiling plate is
easily accessible, and with no obstructions that would interfere with operation.
Figure 3 shows minimum distance (10") antenna should be located from edge
of vehicle roof. It is recommended that you check with your dealer or manufacturer
for provisions that may have been made in the roof for antenna mounting; a
reinforced roof area, or pre-wire installation from the factory.
NOTE: The system must be level
for proper operation.
Winegard Model
RW-5000 roof wedge with gasket is available.
If inside roof wedge is needed, Winegard’s
RW-1000 can be trimmed to t ceiling plate.
STEP 2. Position template on roof (pg. 8 this manual).
CAUTION: DO NOT drill through wiring.
Carefully drill a 1-3/4"hole through roof and
ceiling of vehicle. Inspect hole to make sure wiring
is intact. (Roof template, pgs. 8-9.)
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 24
0
offset, this means that when the antenna is
straight up and down, (90
0
) it is looking 24
0
into the sky. See Fig. 2.
2. Do you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4
(same channel as output of receiver)?
3. Have you entered the correct zip for the area you are currently in?
If the zip code is wrong, the antenna will be looking in the wrong
direction or at the wrong elevation for the satellite signal you want.
4. Check connections at receiver, TV, and antenna.
5. Check the TV. Does it receive pictures from off-air TV stations/VCR?
6. Retune system for best picture, using procedure on page 3.
7. Inspect antenna. Make sure that it has not been damaged. If antenna
is even slightly bent, the receiver may not receive any signal.
8. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
ANTENNA DOES NOT ROTATE, OR IS HARD TO ROTATE
1. Inspect antenna on roof. Make sure that mount has not been
damaged.
2. Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate.
3. Be sure cables are not binding, and that they are installed properly.
4. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
ANTENNA DOES NOT RAISE, OR IS HARD TO RAISE
1. Inspect antenna on roof. Make sure that mount has not been
damaged.
2. Check for caulking on elevating shaft.
4. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
LCD DISPLAY CODES
HL .............. High Limit
LL ..............Low Limit
Lo ..............Battery Low
Er ...............Communication Error
— — ..........Initializing
NOTE: Initialization may take up to 5 seconds.
NOT TO SCALE
It is highly recomended that the antenna be
mounted on roof center line. Do not mount
antenna closer than 10" from edge of roof.
Vehicle Roof
RW-5000
Roof Wedge
w/gasket
Antenna Controls
Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot)
1-3/4" hole saw
7/16" wrench
Interior
Roof Wedge
(optional)
THINGS YOU NEED
ABS glue
Drill w/1/8" bit
Tape measure
Non-hardening sealant
(Check manufacturer’s specications for
compatibility with your roof material)
FIGURE 2
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FIGURE 3
Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard new alkaline batteries should last 88 days.
Center Roof Line
MINIMUM
10”
17” RADIUS
26”
19.50”
34” DIAMETER
OPERATING
AREA
FRONT OF VEHCILE
Winegard's Digital Elevation Sensor has been
INSTALLED and CALIBRATED at the factory.
Antenna Reflector at 90
0
Signal from satellite
24
0
look angle
LNBF
54
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