Winegard YA7000C, YA7000D INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Electrode System

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

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.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION
FOR TV 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 [phone]).

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, modication 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.

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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.

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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 Models YA7000C and YA7000D

VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PARTS LIST

VHF Antenna Assembly

Low Band VHF Element Assembly

Low Band Short Element Extensions (2)

Low Band Long Element Extensions (2)

Mounting Pipe
and Foot

WARNING

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TOOLS REQUIRED (not included)

Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet

HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS

Matching Transformer
Element Sleeves (4)
End Cap (2)
Large Flange Nut (5)
Small Flange Nut (11)
Mast Clamp Insert (1)

Crescent Wrench
or Pliers

U-Bolt (1)
Large Screw (1)
Small Screw (8)
Washer (4)
2 1/2" Bolt (1)
5/8" Bolt (2)

Installation of this antenna near power

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lines is dangerous! For your safety,
follow the installation instructions.

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ANTENNA 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 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

Figure 2

Figure 3

Matching
Transformer
Location

Tetrapoles

Mast Clamp

Mast Clamp

U-Bolt

Insert

UHF
Elements

VHF Elements

Attach Short
Extensions

VHF Elements

Attach Long
Extensions

Mast Clamp

Leads

Large
Flange
Nuts

NOTE: If channels 2 – 6 are not
required, skip steps 6 and 7.

6) Install the included low band VHF element
assembly on the under side of the antenna
just above the mast clamp with the large
screw and a large flange nut. See Figure 4.
Unfold the elements until they lock into
place.

7) Insert the low band VHF element extensions
into the element sleeves, see Figure 1 for
location placement. Secure with the small
screws and small flange nuts. See Figure 5.
Attach to the rear VHF elements.

MOUNT ASSEMBLY

8) 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.

9) 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 6.

10) 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!

Figure 4

Mast
Clamp

Figure 5

Holes to Align

Before

After

Low Band

VHF Element

Assembly

Holes to Align

Top

Bottom

Figure 6

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Post for Lead

Post for Lead

Tetrapole

Connecting the matching transformer.

11) 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

12) Loosen U-bolt nuts. Slide U-bolt over
mast. Point small end of antenna toward
stations and tighten securely.