Winegard DS-4248, DS-3118 User Manual

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®

HOME DIGITAL SATELLITE ANTENNA

Model DS-4248, DS-3118

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:
WHEN INSTALLING THIS ANTENNA, AVOID
CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES,
LIGHTS AND POWER CIRCUITS. CONTACT
WITH POWER LINES, LIGHTS, AND CIRCUITS
MAY BE FATAL.

ANTENNA GROUNDING

The antenna and coax cable that connects to the receiver
are required to comply with local installation codes and
the appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), especially article 820.

MOUNT DISCLAIMER

To insure maximum safety, Winegard recommends
no roof or wall installations be attempted without a
professional engineer's structural analysis. Local zoning
and/or building codes and insurance companies may
require architect or structural engineering approval prior
to installation. It is the purchaser's responsibility to verify
that the above steps are taken.

Inspect the package and conrm that all parts are present.

If any parts are missing, please contact Winegard
Company at 1-800-288-8094.

PARTS LIST

CODE QTY PART # DESCRIPTION

A 1 2745265 18" (46 cm) Reector
B 1 2745441 Back-up/Feed Support Assy.
C not supplied RG-6 Coaxial Cable
D 1 2745404 Mount Pipe/Roof Bracket
E 1 2780197 Single LNBF Models Only
1 2780185 Dual LNBF Models Only
1 2762417 Hardware Package

HARDWARE PACKAGE PART #3762449

CODE QTY PART # DESCRIPTION

[1] 4 2160228 1/4-20 Hex Nut
[2] 4 2160340 1/4-20 x 5/8" Carriage Bolt
[3] 1 2160217 10-32 Flange Hex Nut
[4] 1 2160346 10-32 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt

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ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

STEP 1. Assemble antenna as shown in Figure 1,

except for LNBF and base/tube assembly.

STEP 2. Feed coaxial cable(s) through feed arm as
shown in Figure 1.

STEP 3. Attach LNBF to feed arm. See Figure 1.

SITE SELECTION

STEP 1. Using the digital satellite receiver determine
your azimuth (direction) and elevation. Refer to receiver
manual to perform this step.

STEP 2. After you have determined your azimuth and

elevation step outside to nd the best location for the

antenna. You will need a compass and a protractor or

another means of determining elevation. Remember

that the antenna must have a clear line-of-sight to the

satellites. See Figure 2. The satellite signal will NOT

travel through buildings, heavy tree cover and other
obstructions.

FIGURE 1

A

FIGURE 2

B

INSTALLATION

STEP 1. After conrming that you have a clear line-of-

sight from where you wish to mount the antenna, you
must determine how you are going to mount the antenna

and run your coax downlead to your receiver. Figure 3

shows a typical home installation. As indicated in the

gure, you must ground both the antenna and the coax
downlead before it enters your home. You can order all

the accessories through Winegard or they can be found
at most hardware stores.

FIGURE 3

Antenna

SW-0030
Cable Clips

GB-8100 (single)
GB-8200 (dual)
Ground Block

GK-4025
Ground Wire

GR-0004
Ground Rod

Receiver

TV

STEP 3. Adjust mount pipe so that it is plumb vertically.

See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

90o VERTICAL

STEP 4. Set antenna onto mount pipe. See Figure 1.

STEP 5. Feed coaxial cable(s) up through the mount

pipe and through the LNBF feed. See Figure 1.

STEP 6. Attach coaxial cable(s) to LNBF. See Fig. 1.

STEP 7. Attach LNBF to antenna. See Figure 1.

STEP 8. Set elevation on antenna; align colored edge

of clamp with degree marking. See Figure 6.

STEP 9. Run coax cable to point where you plan to
enter the house. Be sure to secure the cable so that
it will not ap in the wind (Cable Clips Model SW-0030

are ideal for this task).

[2]

E

[3]

[4]

NOTE: The DS-4248/DS-3118 satellite dish and LNB are
compatible with the DISH® DISH 300 system and DIRECTV®

satellite systems.

This unit may be used with:

DISH Satellites: 61.5o, 110o, 119o, 129o, 148
DIRECTV Satellites: 101o, 119
Bell TV™ Satellites: 82o, 92

o

o

o

[2]

[1]

D

STEP 2. Attach the mount foot to wall (roof, mast, etc.,)

making sure that the mount foot is vertical (90o). See

Figure 4. Attach ground wire to mount foot (wrap wire

between bolt/lag screw and mount foot).

C

FIGURE 4

6" Level

o

90

Vertical

FIGURE 6

Elevation
Bolts

with look angle value

Azimuth
Angle
Bolts

Align locating edge

(38° shown)

NOT GOOD CORRECT NOT GOOD

STEP 10. Attach coax downlead(s) to ground block as

shown in Figure 7 (dual ground block shown).

FIGURE 7

To Receiver

Ground
Block

To Antenna

TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST SIGNAL

STEP 1. After connecting the coax cable downlead(s)

to the receiver and grounding both the antenna and
coax cable downlead(s) you are now ready to tune in

the antenna. You will want to set up a portable TV set

near your antenna to make this task easier.

STEP 2. Access the menu on your receiver that shows
signal strength, refer to receiver manual.

NOTE: Remember, the satellite signal is digital. Move
the antenna SLOWLY when tuning. This allows the
receiver to catch up with the signal.

STEP 3. Using a compass, point antenna in direction

indicated by the receiver for your location.

STEP 4. Slowly rotate the antenna in 30 increments
left/right until the signal meter is peaked. Tighten the

elevation clamp bolts. See Figure 6.

Cable
Clips

Ground Wire to
Ground Rod

Drip Loop

STEP 5. Loosen the elevation bolts and slowly raise/

lower antenna in 30 increments until the signal meter is

peaked. Tighten the elevation bolts. See Figure 6.

STEP 6. Press clear/quit key until you have a picture. If
you do not have a picture you are on the wrong satellite.
Double check your elevation and direction and repeat

Step 8 on page 3 and Steps 2 through 6 on this page.

STEP 11. Attach receiver coax cable to ground block

and route to receiver. Be sure to seal coax cable entry

into house with an appropriate sealant.

STEP 12. Connect coax cable(s) to receiver. Refer to

receiver manual.

STEP 7. Double check ALL nuts/bolts for tightness.
Check that coax cable(s) are secure. Check that ground
wire is connected to ground rod and secure.

NOTE: To connect your receiver to a phone, refer
to receiver manual.

WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During

year one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective prod­ucts. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate

the nearest authorized Winegard dealer, contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone [phone] or visit www.

winegard.com). Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date

of purchase cannot be veried, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.

If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide
proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one

(1) of the warranty period and a defect in material or workmanship is veried by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard

dealer’s labor charges for warranty service. The Winegard dealer must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Ap­proval of the service is at the sole discretion of Winegard Company.

Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3111 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone
800-788-4417). Customer must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s

name, address, and phone number. Customer must also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the
expiration of the warranty period, Winegard Company will (at its option) either repair or replace the product.

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: improper installation, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, tampering, modication of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number,

usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray
and acid rain. This Limited Warranty also does not apply if the product becomes unable to perform its’ intended function in any way as a result of the television
signal provider making any changes in technology or service.

A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty

policy. Please call our Technical Services Department at 800-788-4417 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] to obtain the RMA number. Please
furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA number. Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on
the outside of the package. To avoid confusion or misunderstanding, a shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and

returned to Customer freight collect.

WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PER­SON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.

In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or
exclusions do not apply.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives Customer specic legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.

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Winegard is a registered trademark of Winegard Company. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronic Corp. DISH is a

registered trademark of DISH Network L.L.C. Bell TV is a registered trademark of Bell Canada, Inc.

(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)

RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY

SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY:

WS-MOBWARREV2

Rev. 1/10