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LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR TV
Electrode System
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA & SET
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
1) Mount the lightning arrestor or 75
ohm coaxial grounding block as close
as possible to where the 75 ohm
Antenna Lead
In Wire
coaxial cable downlead enters the
house. See Figure at right.
2) The ground wires for both the mast
and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight or
larger. See at right.
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 at right.
Electric
Service
Equipment
Ground
Ground
Clamp
Clamp
Ground
Ground Clamp
Clamps
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H) – Nation 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
Grounding
Coax Grounding Block)
Conductors (NEC
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Section 810-21)
Power Service Grounding
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
NOTE
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.
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the earth. Consult a TV serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Antenna Lead
In Wire
Rev. 2/08
VHF/UHF MODEL YA-7000
VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna
For use on channels 7 – 51
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PARTS LIST
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS TOOLS REQUIRED (not included):
Matching Transformer
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp Insert
End Cap (2)
Large Flange Nut (5)
Small Flange Nut (2)
Washer (4)
2 1/2" Bolt (1)
5/8" Bolt (2)
Mounting Pipe
and Foot
WARNING
Register your product at
winegard.com/myantenna
For help, email
help@winegard.com
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
VHF Antenna Assembly
Installation of this antenna near power
:
lines is dangerous! For your safety,
follow the installation instructions.
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ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
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 2
large flange nuts onto the U-bolt. See
Figure 2.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FLANGE
NUTS AT THIS POINT.
3) Install the matching transformer
using two small flange nuts and four
washers from the hardware bag.
Make sure to place the leads between
two washers on each post. Tighten the
small flange nuts to secure the leads.
See Figure 3.
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.
5) Insert the plastic end caps. Use a
rubber mallet to gently tap them into
the antenna booms to secure them.
Figure 1
Matching
Transformer
Location
Tetrapoles
Mast Clamp
Figure 2
Mast Clamp Insert
U-Bolt
Figure 3
Post for Lead
Mast Clamp
Leads
Post for Lead
UHF
Elements
VHF Elements
VHF Elements
Large
Flange
Nuts
MOUNT ASSEMBLY
6) Find the end of the mounting pipe with
holes on the sides for screws. Insert
this end into the middle of the foot as
shown.
7) Insert the 2 1/2" bolt through the
foot and pipe as shown. Screw a large
flange nut onto the end of the bolt to
hold the pipe and foot together. Don’t
tighten the nut completely yet!
Figure 5.
8) Find the square holes on either side of
the bottom of the pipe. Raise the pipe
slightly and insert a 5/8" bolt through
these holes and out the side of the
foot. Install the large flange nuts on
the outside of the foot on the 5/8" bolts
to hold the pipe in place. Don’t tighten
the nuts completely!
9) Secure the foot to it’s permanent
location. Adjust the end of the pipe
so it is perpendicular to the ground.
Tighten the hex nuts to hold the pipe
in place.
ATTACHING ANTENNA TO MAST
10) 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.
Figure 5
Tetrapole
Connecting the matching transformer.
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