MODEL RS-1500
OMNIDIRECTIONAL TV/FM ANTENNA
NOTE: Please read all instructions before beginning installation!
WARNING!
To prevent FIRE or SHOCK HAZARD, avoid exposure of power supply to moisture.
PARTS LIST
1.(1) Antenna
2.(1) 15' RG-6 Low Loss Coax Cable
3.(1) Cable Tool
4.(1) Power Supply RV-7542
5.(4) 1/4-20 Hex Flange Nuts
6.(4) 1/4-20 Carriage Bolts
7.(2) Insulated Quick-Disconnect Terminals
8.Mount
9.(4) Lag Screws 1/4” x 1-1/4”
10.(4) Washers 1/4”
11.(1) Roof Gasket
12.(1) Cable Gasket Plug
13.(1) Antenna Gasket
TOOLS NEEDED
#2 Phillips screwdriver 7/16” wrench
Medium slot screwdriver
Cable tool
Wire stripper
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#5. HEX FLANGE NUTS |
#1. ANTENNA |
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#6. CARRIAGE |
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BOLT |
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#13. ANTENNA |
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GASKET |
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#9. LAG SCREWS |
#4. POWER SUPPLY |
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#10. WASHERS |
AND SCREWS |
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#8. MOUNT |
#12. CABLE |
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GASKET PLUG |
#11. ROOF GASKET |
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#7. INSULATED QUICK |
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DISCONNECT TERMINALS |
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#2. COAX CABLE
CABLE PROVIDED
BY INSTALLER FOR RV MANUFACTURER INSTALLED UNITS.
#3. CABLE TOOL NOT INCLUDED WITH RV MANUFACTURER INSTALLED UNITS.
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 754-0787 • www.winegard.com Printed in U.S.A. © 2002,2005 Winegard Company 2451233 Rev5 10/10
The Parts:
ANTENNA
ANTENNA MOUNTING
BRACKET
COAXIAL CABLE
SMALL ANTENNA
GASKET
1” DIAMETER MOUNT
& SCREWS (provided).
CABLE GASKET PLUG
LARGE MOUNT
GASKET
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Decide location of power supply before mounting your antenna.
A wiring diagram, Figure 1, will help you determine the location for your antenna and power supply. Antenna and power supply location determines where and how you run cables.
DO NOT begin installation before carefully reading all installation instructions.
FIGURE 1
ANTENNA
15’ COAX CABLE (SUPPLIED)*
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TV
*IF A LONGER CABLE IS |
NEEDED, USE A LENGTH |
OF RG6/U COAX. |
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12 GA WIRE |
POWER |
+12 VDC |
(Not provided) |
SUPPLY |
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Source |
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BEFORE INSTALLING ANTENNA MOUNT, CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MOUNTING OPTIONS THAT BEST SUITS YOUR INSTALLATION NEEDS.
Start by removing the small antenna gasket from the center of the large mount gasket. Save it for later use. See either of two Option figures in next column.
OPTION 1: Drill 5/8” hole through roof. Run cable through roof up center of large mount gasket and antenna mount. See Option 1. Install cable gasket plug in base. Route cable from antenna to wall plate.
OPTION 2: Run cable supplied down through mount base and out open slot in base of antenna mount. See Option 2 figure below. Finish routing cable to wall plate.
OPTION 1 |
OPTION 2 |
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1” DIAMETER MOUNT |
1” DIAMETER MOUNT |
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& SCREWS (provided). |
& SCREWS (provided). |
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INSTALL CABLE |
DO NOT USE |
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GASKET PLUG |
CABLE GASKET |
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LARGE MOUNT |
PLUG |
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LARGE MOUNT |
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GASKET |
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GASKET |
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REMOVE SMALL |
REMOVE SMALL |
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ANTENNA GASKET |
ANTENNA GASKET |
ATTACHING MOUNT TO ROOF
Securely fasten antenna mount to roof making sure to place large mount gasket between mount and roof, using the 4 sets of washers and lag screws supplied. Seal around mount base and over screw heads with approved sealant for your roof. Contact the manufacturer of your RV.
CONNECTING COAX CABLE TO THE ANTENNA
1.Slide small antenna gasket (previously removed from the middle of the large mount gasket) onto coax. 2.Slide coax cable (with connector installed) into cable tool through the slot in the side of the tool, hex end up, Figure 2.
FIGURE 2 |
FIGURE 3 |
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CABLE |
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CONNECTOR |
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FLUSH WITH |
CABLE |
END OF |
CABLE TOOL |
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TOOL |
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COAXIAL |
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CABLE |
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ANTENNA |
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GASKET |
3.Push the cable up until the end of the connector is flush with the hex-shaped end of the cable tool. See Figure 3.
4.Insert the cable tool with cable attached into the mounting bracket on the underside of the antenna, aligning the end of the connector with the cable connection on the antenna. Push up until you feel a SLIGHT resistance.
5.Turn cable tool to the right until the connector is tight.
6.Remove cable tool.
INSTALLING ANTENNA ON MOUNT
1.After cable connection is made, slide antenna gasket down coax to top of mount. Then slide antenna onto mount. GENTLY pull back any extra cable inside vehicle.
2.Fasten antenna to mount using 1/4-20 carriage bolts (#6) and hex flange nuts (#5). Tighten firmly to prevent antenna from turning on mount or mast.
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