Winegard HD-6010, HD-6000 User Manual 2

HOW TO PROVIDE LIGHTNING
PROTECTION FOR TV
ANTENNA AND SET
STEP 1. Mount the grounding block as close

as possible to where 75 ohm coaxial cable

Fig. 4

Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

downlead enters the house. See Fig.4.

STEP 2. The ground wires for both the
mast and the downlead should be copper

Ground
Clamp

Antenna
Lead-In Wire

or aluninum wire, number eight (8) or larger.
See Figure 4.

STEP 3. The downlead wire from the
antenna to the grounding block and the
mast ground wire should be secured to the
house, spaced from four (4) to six (6) feet
apart. See Figure 4.

NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” antenna
installation, it may not be necessary to
ground the mast if the mast extends four
or more feet into the earth. Consult a TV
serviceman for the proper depth in your

Electric
Service
Equipment

Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)

NEC - National Electrical Code

Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)

Ground
Clamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)

Rain Drip Loop On
Lead-In To TV

location.

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

The Winegard Company warrants this product against any defects in materials or

workmanship within 90 (ninety) days from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored
unless at the time the claim is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard
dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood St., Burlington, IA
52601-2000, 800-288-8094).
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no
charge to you. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal,
shipping or reinstallation of the product. The warranty does not extend to products which have
been subjected to misuse, improper installation, or damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or
other occurrences over which the manufacturer has no control.
The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered
with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for repair or return
to our factory at the above address. Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or
repair and return to you, without charge, the product which failed due to defective material
or workmanship.
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL 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 90-DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person,whether in contract,
tort or otherwise, and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or
commercial loss, or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above.
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 you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

Rev. 2/08

INSTRUCTIONS

FM MODELS

HD-6000 & HD-6010

STATIONS

POINT THIS END TOWARDS

FM

MODEL HD-6000

STATIONS

POINT THIS END TOWARDS

FM

MODEL HD-6010

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WARNING

INSTALLATION OF THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2002 Rev2 12-13 1450463

Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601-2000

WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS
DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

PR-6000 ONLY

Fig. 1

STEP 1. Remove antenna from carton

and unfold elements, making certain the
elements lock tightly into place and are
perpendicular to the boom.

PR-6010 ONLY
STEP 1. Unfold antenna making sure all

4 elements snap tightly in place.

STEP 2. Place connecting mast section
into clamp riveted to antenna boom and
align holes. Insert bolt through hole and
tighten hex nut securely.

STEP 3. Attach assembled antenna to
mast, and tighten U-bolt securely. See
Figure 1.

Fig. 1

MAST SECTION

ANTENNA BOOM

STEP 2. Attach matching transformer to
coaxial downlead. Loosen wing nuts on
downlead connection. Attach matching
transformer leads between washers on
stud rivets. Tighten wing nuts securely.
See Figure 1.

STEP 3. Mount antenna on mast, point­ing front (small end) towards stations
and tighten mast clamp securely. See
Figure 2.

STEP 4. Use electrical tape to secure
coax to mast. Ground antenna for per
Safety Instructions. See Figure 4 on
back side of instruction sheet.

ATTACH DOWNLEAD HERE

Fig. 2

MAST CLAMP

HEX NUT

MAST CLAMP
INSERT

U-BOLT

MASTING
2” OD MAX.

Fig. 2

ATTACHING DOWNLEAD

STEP 1. Attach matching transformer to

coaxial downlead. Loosen wing nuts on
downlead connection. Attach matching
transformer leads between washers on
stud rivets. Tighten wing nuts securely.
See Figure 2.

STEP 2. Use electrical tape to secure
coax to mast. Ground antenna for per
Safety Instructions. See Figure 4 on
back side of instruction.

Fig. 3

NOTE: When installing FM antenna

on same mast as TV antenna, allow
at least 4 feet between antennas. See
Figure 3.