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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. © 2017, Winegard Company Rev1 2-17 2452381
Rev. 2/08
HOW TO PROVIDE
LIGHTNING PROTECTION
FOR TV ANTENNA AND SET
Step 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.
Step 2. The ground wires for both the
mast and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight (8) or
larger.
Step 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 (4) to six (6)
feet apart.
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 location.
Register your product at
winegard.com/myantenna
NOTE: The amplified MS-3005 antenna now is powered by a 5 VDC power
adapter (included). Previous models may have run on 12 VDC. If replacing a previous
model, the power adapter and inserter will also need replaced.
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF ANTENNAS NEAR POWER LINES
IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
POWER SUPPLY TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Antenna Lead
In Wire
Ground
Clamp
t
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Ground
Clamps
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
NEC - National Electrical Code
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)
LIGHTNING PROTECTION - Example of
Antenna Grounding (as per National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70)
NEC – Nation Electrical Code
Antenna
Downlead Wire
Ground
Clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20).
May substitute a 75 ohm
coax grounding block
Grounding
Conductors (NEC
Section 810-21)
Ground Clamp
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
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METROSTAR
®
DIGITAL 360
OMNIDIRECTIONAL TV ANTENNA
Model MS-3005
SPECIFICATIONS
• Range of up to 35 miles*
• For all VHF and UHF channels
• May be installed inside or outside on any
mast or pole
• Amplified
• Diameter of antenna head: 14.9"
*Antenna reception may vary based on
transmitting antenna tower height, lobe pattern
of the transmitter, height of the receiving
antenna, weather conditions, and terrain on
receiving path, including trees.
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PARTS
.
INSTALLATION
The MS-3005 antenna may be installed inside or outside on any mast or pole.
DO NOT MOUNT OVER CHIMNEY OPENING.
STEP 1. Attach the antenna head to the black mounting adapter. You will need
to twist the antenna head back and forth while pushing it onto the adapter. The
head will snap tightly onto the adapter.
STEP 2. Insert the black nylon bolt into the mounting bracket so that the keyway
is secured into the provided slot on the bracket. Proceed to screw the bolt onto
the antenna adapter (see Figure 1 for direction of mounting bracket.
STEP 3. Insert "U" bolt thru mast clamp and mounting bracket and start hex nuts
onto "U" bolt. See Figure 1. Slide mast thru "U" bolt and tighten hex nuts with
7/16" wrench.
ATTACHING DOWNLEAD COAX CABLE
If using the power supply, follow these steps.
STEP 1. Attach "F" connector on downlead coax cable to the power inserter
marked "ANT/AMP".
STEP 2. Attach "F" connector on coax cable from DTV, Digital Converter
box, Distribution Amplifier, or splitter system to jack on power inserter marked
"TV/TUNER". See Figure 2.
STEP 3. Connect one end of the supplied 3' USB cable to the USB PWR port on
the power inserter. Connect the other end of USB cable to the USB port located
on the TV or to the 110V wall wart adapter. See Figure 2.
TIP: If using a splitter to distribute signal to more than one TV, connect the USB
cable to the 110V wall adapter instead of the TV USB port.
TIPS:
If splitting the signal to multiple TVs or combining with another signal source, it is
strongly recommended that the power inserter be installed between the antenna
and the splitter/combiner input. In this case, the cable connection from the “TV”
jack of the power inserter goes to the splitter input or valid combiner input. Use
splitters rated from 54-806 MHz or wider bandwidth (commonly 5-1000 MHz)
for over-the-air television signal distribution.
Additional distribution/inline amplifiers must be installed FOLLOWING the TV
output of the power inserter, NOT on the downlead cable line connecting to the
ANT/AMP port. Check TV picture quality and antenna alignment prior to adding
additional line amplifiers.
A maximum antenna-to-power inserter length of 150 feet RG-6 or 150 feet
RG-59 is acceptable.
Hex Nuts
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp
Metal Mounting
Bracket
Figure 2
ANT/AMP
USB
PWR
“ANTENNA IN”
TV/TUNER
Mast Clamp Antenna Mounting
Adapter
Black Nylon
Bolt
Metal Mounting
Bracket
U-Bolt
(2) Hex Nut
Figure 1
Mast or Pipe
Nylon Bolt
Antenna Mounting
Adapter
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