Winegard RZ-6000 Installation Manual

Amplified Local HD and Digital Broadcast TV antenna

for VHF

& UHF digital and HD TV channels

Installation Guide

Models RZ-6000 White and RZ-6035 Black

Weight: 2.5 lbs
Dimensions: 16.25” w x 14.7” d x 8.4” h

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CONTENTS

Extrusion

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Rayzar z1 antenna requires a minimum roof space of

16.25″ for the antenna. The Rayzar z1 antenna should be
installed a minimum of 12″ from the nearest obstruction
and 16″ from the edge of the roof.

Handle Assembly

Handle Assembly

Handle Adapter

Screw (4)

8.4"

7"

Power Supply

20′ Coax Cable

6"

72″ Coax Cable

≥12 ″ to nearest

obstruction

Coax connection

facing back of

Ter m i n al (2 )

Screw (black, 2)

Mounting

Screw (10)

Front of vehicle

≥24″ to front of vehicle

≥16 ″ to edge

of vehicle

WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)

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 verified, 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 verified 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 2736 Mt. Pleasant 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, modification 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.

vehicle

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 email 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 specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

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RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY

SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY:

See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Choosing a Location for the Antenna

INSTALL IN DRY CONDITIONS ONLY!

Before choosing a location for the antenna, contact your
RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may be pre-wired or
have a reinforced area for this system.

Keep in mind that the antenna must be mounted on or
parallel to the center line of the RV, and must be oriented
so the arrow indicating “FRONT” on the base is pointing
toward the front of the RV.

Choose a location on the roof of the RV that meets the
following requirements:

a) Offers enough support for a secure installation
b) Has a minimum roof space (clearance) of 16.25″ x 14.7″
c) Enables the antenna rotate without interference from

other roof-mounted equipment

• clearance distance of 24″ from antenna to the front
of the vehicle

• clearance radius of 22″ for antenna to rotate.

• clearance distance of 16″ to the edge of the roof

• clearance distance of 12″ from all sides of the
antenna to the nearest obstruction

d) Is within five degrees of level (or for best operation,

must be within three degrees of level)

e) A coaxial cable will have to run from the power supply

to the antenna and from the power supply to each
television. There are two options for connecting the
coaxial cable to the antenna.

Option 1

• The coaxial cable enters the RV directly beneath the
antenna under the base enclosure.

Option 2

• The coaxial cable routes through the coax channel
and enters the vehicle through a cable entry plate
(sold separately).

Make sure the chosen location meets all of these
requirements before installing the antenna. Refer to

the diagram on opposite page.

1. After choosing a location for the antenna, ensure
that the ceiling area is clear underneath the chosen
location. The interior rotating handle will be mounted
inside the vehicle directly underneath the mounting
bracket.

2. Once a location is verified, drill a 1 ¾” hole through
the center of the area. Be careful not to damage any
wiring between the roof and the ceiling when drilling.

3. After the hole has been drilled, confirm how the coax
cable will enter the RV after connected to the antenna.
There are two available options: the coax cable can
either run beneath the antenna directly into the vehicle
or can be routed through the coax channel to enter
the vehicle through a cable entry plate at a separate
location (cable entry plate sold separately).

4. Once a coax location has been chosen, place the
antenna on the roof and align to trace around the base.
Ensure the arrow denoting “FRONT” is facing the
front of the vehicle and
that the center extension
on the bottom of the
base is seated in the 1 ¾”
hole. Once the antenna is
positioned correctly, trace
around the base.

5. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to determine
if the provided mounting screws are suitable for
mounting the antenna base to the roof.

6. Apply a liberal amount of approved non-hardening
sealing compound to the inside of the traced line.

7. Before securing the antenna to the roof, ensure the
vehicle coax cable is connected to the mini-coax cable
under the antenna head. If routing the coax through
the coax channel, ensure the cable is routed as well.
Use a knife or utility tool to punch out the end of the
coax channel to allow for proper routing.

8. Place the antenna in the chosen location, ensuring
that the base lines up with the previously traced line
and the center extension on the bottom of the base
is fully seated in the 1 ¾” hole cut in the roof. Once
the antenna is placed, secure it to the roof using the
included mounting screws. Once secured, run a solid
bead of sealant over the mounting screws to help
prevent leaks. If running the coax through the coax
channel, ensure to seal around the cable at the channel
exit as well.

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Point to front

of vehicle

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CUTTING THE EXTRUSION TO FIT
THE ROOF THICKNESS

There are two methods to determining what the
proper length to cut the extrusion to fit the roof is.
The extrusion is designed to fit roofs up to 6 ½”
thick. If the roof is more than 6 ½” thick, contact
Winegard Technical Services at 800-788-4417 for
further assistance.

Option A

1. Determine the roof thickness by measuring or
contacting your RV manufacturer.

INSTALLING INTERIOR HARDWARE

After the extrusion is cut to length, install the handle
assembly in the order shown in figure below.

Step 1

Handle Adapter
into Extrusion

2. Add ¾” to the roof thickness measurement and
cut the extrusion to this overall length.

Option B

1. From the inside of the vehicle, insert the
extrusion into the 1 ¾” hole through the roof,
carefully rotating to align the keys inside the
extrusion with the bottom of the antenna.

2. Once the keys are lined up, push up until the
extrusion bottoms out on the antenna and
cannot move any further up. To ensure proper
engagement, twist extrusion and confirm roof
antenna is rotating.

3. With the extrusion bottomed out on the
antenna, mark the extrusion at the ceiling.

4. Remove the extrusion and add ½” above
the mark. Be careful not to flip the extrusion
before adding or cutting. See figure below. The
extrusion should extend above the ceiling by ½”.

Extrusion

Step 2

Slide Handle
Assembly into
Handle Adapter

Handle Adapter

Step 3

Screw Handle
Assembly to Ceiling

Handle Assembly

Option B:

Mark here

Cut extrusion 1/2”

above ceiling after

fully inserted through

ceiling into antenna

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Roof Top

Roof depth

Ceiling

Insert through ceiling
into antenna and align
before cutting