OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WINEGARD®
RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM with Digital Elevation Sensor
Models RM-46DE/00DE, RM-04DE, RM-FL4D
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 2000 2451970 Rev. 2/08/01
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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 1 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 fit 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.)
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STEP 3. Assemble dish to backup using bolts and nuts provided, Figure 2.
STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position. Rotate clockwise to stop, Figure 3. 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 3B.
NOTE: Apply non-hardening sealing compound to screw heads, coax access hole and edge of gasket under mount base.
Install the vent tube on the back of the mount base (This is the side opposite the word FRONT). The hole for the vent tube is shown in Figure 3A. CAUTION: DO NOT seal hole in vent tube. Put sealant around the outside of the vent tube, approximately 1/2" from end. Push the vent tube into the hole. The sealant will seal the hole as you push in. Leave approximately 2 to 2-1/2" of the vent tube extending from the hole. Put a small amount of sealant on the roof under the vent tube end to hold in place.
FIGURE 3A
Sealant
Vent tube
1/2"
(4) Antenna
Mounting Bolts
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
Measure coax plastic fastener left side of feed (See Step 5.)
FIGURE 3B
CAUTION: DO NOT GET sealing compound between Base Plate and Rotating Gear Housing. DO NOT PAINT top of Base Plate or around Rotating Gear Housing.
STEP 5. Facing the front of the dish, note the coax attached to side of the feed arm. Measure 24" of coax from this point. Do not cut. Put coax around mount base, Figure 3. Fasten cable clamp in hole in mount base (check roof template, page 8, for correct location) at the end of the coax cable measure, Figure 3.
STEP 6. Apply approved sealing compound over mounting screw heads.
STEP 7. Feed coax through the roof using cover plate (included with hardware), Figure 3C. Weatherproof cable entry by applying sealant under lip of roof-thru plate and where cable enters roof. Attach plate to roof with screws provided. Apply sealant over screws and around edge of roof-thru plate, making sure cable entry is sealed. Secure cables as necessary to prevent whipping. If downlead connection must be made on top of roof, make sure to weatherproof connection!
FIGURE 3C
#10 x 1" Screws
(4) 1/4 - 20 Hex Nut
Rotate clockwise to stop
entry plate placement is 3" minimum from
base.
Base plate
6-1/8"
Travel bracket
CE-2000
Downlead
FS-8100 male-to-male F-connector
Downlead connects to satellite rcvr.
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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.
This wire harness connects to the digital elevation sensor on the antenna.
Snap connectors together
INSIDE RV
FIGURE 3D
Ceiling
Measure these surfaces after pushing Directional
Handle on Directional Elevating Handle Shaft
FIGURE 3E
NOTE: This terminal is NOT weatherproof and CANNOT be left outside on the roof.
Ceiling Plate/
Directional Dial
Elevating
Shaft
STEP 8. Check Figure 4 on page 5 for reference to numbers. The circled numbers show assembly from the ceiling down. Install ceiling plate (#1) to headliner, using screws (#2 ).
Be sure rotate/lock lever is pointing toward back of vehicle and hole in ceiling aligns with hole in the ceiling plate.
NOTE: Make sure large and small keyways line up in the hub and directional handle!
STEP 9. The directional handle 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".
To install, push directional handle (#4) over elevating shaft and push until you feel slight resistance. Measure the distance between the directional handle to the bottom surface of the ceiling plate, Figure 3D. Next, remove handle and measure that same distance from end of directional handle. Reduce 3/16" of this measure for proper fit. See Figures 3D and 3E
There should be no more than 1/32" between directional handle and ceiling plate/directional dial. If more than 1/32", recut directional handle.
STEP 10. IF YOU ARE USING AN EXTENSION, adjust the total length of the directional handle and extension by cutting the directional handle. After adjusting parts for proper roof thickness, glue the extension to the directional handle. Use ABS (plastic pipe) glue.
FIGURE 3F
Elevating
Cut elevating shaft at surface of crank handle housing; goes through hex-shaped opening by screw.
Crank Handle
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NOTE: For roofs thicker that 6-9/16", a longer aluminum hex shaft will be needed. Contact Winegard Company for this part.
STEP 11. Flip down handle on the elevating crank handle (#5). Slide elevating crank handle up shaft until snug against directional handle. Mark the elevating shaft at inside bottom surface of crank handle housing, Figure 3F. Cut shaft at mark, after removing crank handle. Reinstall crank. After screw touches shaft, tighten only 1/4 turn more. Screw simply holds elevating crank on.
NOTE: There should be no more than 1/32" between directional handle and ceiling plate/directional dial, Figure 3D. If more than 1/32", recut directional handle.
STEP 12. Check system for proper operation. Elevate dish with crank handle. A minimum of 14 turns is needed to elevate dish. Then, move directional handle with dish elevated. Directional handle should turn freely. If possible, have someone watch to make sure coax does not bind or interfere with dish movement.
1 Ceiling Plate
3 Directional
Handle Extension
2(4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws
4 Directional
Handle
ALIGN POINTER
WITH ANTENNA
TRAVEL POSITION
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