Radio Shack 15-1245 - Outdoor Antenna Rotator Owner's Manual

Antenna Rotator

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OWNER’S M ANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Your RadioShack Antenna Rotator lets you turn and accurately posi­tion even the largest TV antenna from inside your home to ensure the
best possible TV reception. When you turn the control’s dial to selecta
direction, the drive motor turns the antenna. When the antenna reach­es the desired direction, the motor automatically turns off.

Important: For your safety, read “Important Safety Instructions” and
all safety, installation, and operatinginstructions supplied with your an­tenna. Keep this manualfor future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pre sence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to con­stitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the prod­uct’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important
operating and maintenance instructions are included

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in the literature accompanying this product.

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Lead-In
Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric
Service
Equipment

NEC —National Electrical Code

Grounding Clamps

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

GroundingConductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

PowerServiceGrounding
Electrode System
(NEC Article 250, Part H)

3. Your control is provided with ventilation openings to allow heat
generated during operation to be released. If these openings are
blocked, heat build-up can cause failure of the control and exter­nal damage. Therefore:

• Never block the ventilation slots by placing the control on a soft

surface, such as a bed, sofa, or rug.

• Never place the control in a built-in enclosure unless proper

ventilation is provided.

• Never cover the control’s openings with cloth or other material.

• Never place the control near or over radiators, heat registers,

amplifiers, or other heat sources.

Your antenna rotator, consisting of a control and a drive, has been en­gineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper
installation or abuse of the rotator, or the antenna connected to it, can
result in potential electrical shock hazards. In order not to defeat the
safeguards incorporated into the rotator, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use, and servicing.

1. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antennasystem, extreme care should be takento keep
from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them
might be fatal.

2. If the drive unit is installed on an outdoor antenna, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mastand supporting struc­ture, grounding of the antenna lead-in wire and drive unit to con­trol unit interconnecting cables to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, con­nection to grounding electrodes, and requirementsfor the ground­ing electrode.

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4. Your control might be equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one
blade of the plug is wider than the other). This safety feature
allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should
you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar­ized plug.

5. Operatethe control onlyfrom an AC power sourceas indicated on
the bottom of the control. Do not use DC.

6. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and
so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a
shock or firehazard. Unplug the control and call your service tech­nician for replacement.

7. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and
do not place the control where the power cord is subject to traffic
or abuse. Pay particular attention to the cord at the plug and the
point where it exits from the control unit. This may result in a
shock or fire hazard.

8. All individuals, especially children, should be cautioned about
dropping or pushing objects into any openings. Some internal
parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in electrical

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shock. Objects dropped into the control may also result in a fire
hazard.

9. Never expose the control to rain or water. If it becomes damp or
wet, or if liquids are spilled into it, unplug the control and have it
inspected by a service technician beforefurther use. Liquids, rain,
or excessive moisture may cause electrical shorts which can
result in fire or shock hazards. Never operate the control near
water (such as a swimming pool, bathtub, sink, or washing
machine) or in a wet basement.

10. Unplug the control before cleaning it. Use a slightly damp (not
wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the control, since it
may overspray and cause electrical shock.

Wiring the Drive Motor

Terminal 3

Terminal 2

Terminal 1

11. Whenever the rotator exhibits a distinct change in performance,
unplug the control and call your dealer or service technician.

12. Any attempt to disassemble the control or drive portions of the
rotator may expose you to high voltage or other hazards. Observe
all cautionary labels, warnings, and safeguards.

13. If the control has been dropped or the case has been damaged,
fire and shock hazards may exist. Unplug the control and have it
checked by a service technician before use.

14. When replacement parts are required, have the service technician
verify that the replacement parts have the same safety character­istics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in a risk of fire or electric shock, or other risks.

15. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the rotator, please
ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the rotator is in a safe operating condition.

16. For added protection of the control during a lightning storm or
when the control is to be left unattendedfor anextended period of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the drive cable.
This will prevent possible shock, fire hazard, and damage to the
control due to lightningstorms or power line surges.

17. Always use extreme caution when installing a rooftop antenna
and drive system to reduce the risk of falls. Wear rubber-soled
shoes and use a sturdy ladder. Do not install the antenna or drive
system on a windy day or when the roof is wet or covered with ice
or snow.

Grommet

Slot

3-Wire
Rotator Cable

Follow these steps to wire the drive motor.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the drive motor’s
cover and open the cover.

1

2. Separate the cable’s three wires about 1

1

and strip off about

/2 inchof insulation from each wire.

/2 inches down the cable

3. Remove the cable grommet, then insert the rotator cable’s three
wires through the grommet’sslot.

4. Loosen the three terminal screws, then connect the silver-colored
wire to Terminal 1, the center wire (copper) to Terminal 2, and the
third wire (copper) to Terminal 3.

5. Recheck the wiring order, then tighten all three terminal screws.

6. Slide the grommet back up the wire, then place the grommet back
into its slot in the housing.

7. Close the cover, then secure it with the screw.

Wiring the Control

PRELIMINARY TESTING

Before you install the antenna rotator, do the following:

• In your home, temporarily connect the drive motor to the control
(see “Wiring the Drive Motor” and “Wiring the Control”).

• Test the antenna rotator (see “Synchronizing and Testing” on
Page 3).

INSTALLATION

Use 20-gauge three-wire rotator cable, available at your local Ra­dioShack store, to connect the drive motor to the control. The instruc­tions in the following two sections include specific references to this
RadioShack rotator cable. It has a silver-colored ground (or neutral)
wire, while the cable’s other two wires are copper. If you use another
brand of cable to connect your antenna rotator, one of the three wires
in the cable should be different in some way — this is the ground (or
neutral) wire. Be sure to connect this wire as described for the silver­colored wire in the RadioShack cable.

Terminal 2

Terminal 3

3-Wire
Rotator Cable

Strain Relief Slot

Follow these steps to wire the control.

1. On the other end of the rotator cable, separate the cable’s three
wires about 1

1

/2 inches down the cable and strip off about1/2 inch

of insulation from each wire.

2

Terminal 1