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Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
FOR TV ANTENNA & SET
1) Mount the lightning arrestor or 75
ohm coaxial grounding block as
close as possible to where the 75
ohm coaxial cable downlead enters
the house. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna Lead
Antenna
In Wire
Lead In Wire
2) The ground wires for both the mast
and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight or
larger. See Figure 6.
3) The downlead wire from the
antenna to the lightning arrestor and
the mast ground wire should be
secured to the house, spaced from
four to six feet apart. See Figure 6.
Electric
Service
Equipment
NEC – Nation Electrical Code
Ground
Ground
Clamp
Clamp
Ground
Ground Clamp
Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode
System (NEC Art 250, Part H)
NEC - National Electrical Code
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20).
May substitute a 75 ohm
Antenna
coax grounding block
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)
Grounding
Grounding Conductors
Conductors (NEC
(NEC Section 810-21)
Section 810-21)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
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.
NOTE
:
Consult a TV serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard 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 Street,
Burlington, IA 52601-2000, Telephone 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. This limited warranty
does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse,
neglect, accident, tampering, modication of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard, 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.
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 return to our factory for repair or replacement. 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2008 Rev3 5/16 1451001
Rev. 2/08
VHF/UHF MODEL HD7000R
High Band VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Register your product at winegard.com/myantenna
For help, email help@winegard.com
Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous!
WARNING
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 1451001
:
For your safety, follow the installation instructions.
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PARTS LIST
TOOLS REQUIRED (not included):
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Crescent Wrench or Pliers
Rubber Mallet
Large Flange Nut
for U-Bolt (2)
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp Insert
Washer (4)
3) Install the matching transformer
using two small flange nuts and
four washers from the hardware
bag. Make sure to place the leads
between the two washers on each
post. Tighten the flange nuts to
secure the leads. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
Connect matching transformer here
VHF Antenna Assembly
Small Screw (8)
Small Flange Nut (11)
Large Screw
End Cap (2)
ASSEMBLY
For use on channels 7 – 51,
follow steps 1 through 5.
For use on channels 2 – 51,
complete steps 1 through 7.
1) Remove antenna and hardware
bag from carton. Unfold the
tetrapoles and the shorter VHF
elements on underside of the boom.
Make sure they lock into place.
See Figure 1.
2) Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp
insert, and then into the mast clamp
on the antenna. Loosely thread the
large flange nuts onto the U-bolt.
See Figure 2.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FLANGE NUTS
AT THIS POINT.
LOW BAND VHF KIT
VHF Element Assembly
Element Extensions (4)
Figure 1
Mast Clamp
Figure 2
U-Bolt
Matching Transformer
UHF Elements
VHF Assembly Location
Mast Clamp
Insert
Mast Clamp
Element
Sleeves (4)
Matching
Transformer
Location
Tetrapoles
VHF Elements
Large
Flange
Nuts
4) Flip the antenna over and unfold all
of the long VHF elements until they
lock into place. Be sure the elements
are locked into position and are flat
and parallel to each other. Unfold
the UHF elements. See Figure 4.
5) Insert the plastic end caps. Use a
rubber mallet to gently tap them into
the antenna booms to secure them.
If channels 2 – 6 are not required,
skip steps 6 and 7.
6) Install the included VHF element
assembly on the bottom side of
the antenna at the rear end with
the large screw and nut. Unfold the
elements until they lock into place.
See Figure 4.
7) Insert the low-band element
extensions into the element sleeves
and secure with the small screws
and nuts. Attach to the rear VHF
elements. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Holes to Align Holes to Align
Before
Top
After
Bottom
Tetrapole
Figure 4
UHF
Elements
VHF Rear
Elements
VHF Element
Assembly
ATTACHING ANTENNA TO MAST
Loosen U-bolt nuts. Slide U-bolt over
mast. Point small end of antenna
toward stations and tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE COAX
Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the
matching transformer. The connection
should be finger tight. The coaxial
downlead may be secured to the mast
with tape or plastic wire ties.
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