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FIGURE 5

Directional Dial

Elevating Crank

Directional Handle
Pointer

Rotation Clamp

Directional Handle

STEP 2.  

Move rotation clamp to the 

LOCK

 position.

STEP 3.  

Rotate directional dial (see Figure 5) until the arrow is pointing North.

STEP 4.  

Unsnap elevation crank and turn (clockwise) 

in direction of "UP" arrow

, about

14 - 15 turns or until some resistance is met.

STEP 5.  

Turn receiver ON, and access installation menus to determine antenna elevation

and direction/heading. See receiver owner manual for menu access instructions.

STEP 6.

  Move rotation clamp to the

 ROTATE

 position.  Turn directional handle until pointer

on directional handle is pointing in direction indicated by the receiver.  Example: If receiver
says point antenna at 145° then rotate directional handle so that pointer is pointing at 145

o

on the directional dial.

STEP 7.

Refer to table below and turn elevation crank

counter clockwise (CCW) the number of turns indicated
to get the elevation shown by the receiver. One full turn
equals approximately 7° of elevation change.

ELEVATION

TURNS CCW

14 - 16

o

NONE

17 - 19

o

1/2

20 - 22

o

1

23 - 26

1-1/2

27 - 29

o

2

30 - 32

o

2-1/2

33 - 36

o

3

37 - 39

o

3-1/2

40 - 43

o

4

44 - 46

o

4-1/2

47 - 50

o

5

51 - 53

o

5-1/2

54 - 57

o

6

58 - 60

o

6-1/2

61 - 64

o

7

65 - 67

o

7-1/2

  

OPERATION

STEP 1.  

Using a compass, determine which direction is North. It is recommended that

you step outside to perform this step. Standing in or near coach/RV can give you an
incorrect reading. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the
satellite(s).

 

Rev 7/97

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Summary of Contents for RD-4610

Page 1: ...Antenna Model RD 4610 U S PATENTS 5 532 710 and 5 554 998 Made in U S A WINEGARD Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood St Burlington IA 52601 2000 319 754 0600 FAX 319 754 0787 Printed in U S A Winegard Company 2001 2451142 Rev 6 05 01 IMPORTANT INSTALL POINT OF BASE TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE ...

Page 2: ...ave been made in the roof for antenna mounting A reinforced area of roof as well as pre wire downlead may be available NOTE The system must be level for proper operation If you have a curved roof you should use a Winegard Model RW 1000 wedge kit to level the system STEP 2 Position template on roof last page of manual and drill a 1 1 2 hole through roof and ceiling of vehicle Take care to avoid dam...

Page 3: ...tubes see Figure 2 using the two Eclips and pins provided Attach coax cable to F jack on antenna slide weather boot over boot collar Attach coax cable to F jack on antenna slide weather boot over boot collar Attach RS 1000 to elevating tubes using E clips and pins supplied Rev 2 98 NOTE Make sure that coax cables fits between the reflector and the fixed feed arm ANTENNA SHOWN PARTIALLY RAISED FOR ...

Page 4: ...unt antenna and lift on roof in travel position Apply approved sealing compound suitable for your vehicle roof on bottom of base plate and roof area around hole See Figure 3 Secure base plate with screws provided except for screw indicated in Figure 3 STEP 7 Attach cable clamp to the coax cables 16 from the cable clamp on the gear housing STEP 8 Attach cable clamp to roof of RV as shown in Figure ...

Page 5: ...lacement from the ceiling down Example The ceiling plate 1 is located next to the ceiling The elevation crank handle 8 is farthest from the ceiling The number also indicates sequence of assembly CAUTION USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE ELEVATING CRANK ONCE SCREW TOUCHES SHAFT TIGHTEN ONLY 1 4 TURN MORE SCREW SIMPLY HOLDS ELEVATING CRANK ON DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CAUTION DO NOT GET SEALING COMPOUND ON B...

Page 6: ...ase when not in use CAUTION After INITIAL INSTALLATION the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 DEGREES FROM TRAVEL POSITION The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the ROTATION CLAMP when in TRAVEL POSITION Rotation Clamp ASSEMBLED VIEW POINT TO FRONT OF RV POINTER MUST POINT TO CENTER OF ROTA TION CLAMP WHEN IN TRAVEL POSITION Tighten screw snugly Rev 6 05 01 POINT TO FRONT...

Page 7: ...indicated by the receiver Example If receiver says point antenna at 145 then rotate directional handle so that pointer is pointing at 145o on the directional dial STEP 7 Refer to table below and turn elevation crank counter clockwise CCW the number of turns indicated to get the elevation shown by the receiver One full turn equals approximately 7 of elevation change ELEVATION TURNS CCW 14 16o NONE ...

Page 8: ...ROTATE position STEP 2 Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with the rotation clamp STEP 3 Turn elevating crank counter clockwise in direction of DOWN arrow until resistance is met The number of turns will vary according to the elevation angle the antenna was set to STEP 4 Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position Antenna is now locked in travel position STEP 5 Snap elevation c...

Page 9: ...atellite antenna Power Supply Coax downlead from RS 1000 Coax downlead from satellite antenna Satellite Receiver VCR A B Switch FIGURE 6 FIGURE 8 Coax downlead from RS 1000 Coax downlead from satellite antenna FIGURE 7 Set 2 VCR TV Power Supply TV Power Supply TV Satellite Receiver 9 ...

Page 10: ... assembly A Parts list page 12 STEP 4 Lubricate worm gear assembly on new elevating shaft assembly with spray silicone lubricant Make sure wave washer flat washer and quad ring are on lower bearing Figure 10 and insert assembly in housing STEP 5 Reinstall worm gear nut in top of housing Gears will mesh automatically once elevating crank is turned STEP 6 Reinstall bolt hex nuts cable clip and washe...

Page 11: ...f 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 Iowa 52601 2000 telephone 319 754 0600 Winegard Company at its option will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you This warranty covers parts but does no...

Page 12: ... replacement procedure on page 8 Aluminum Baseplate P N 3100524 1 4 20 X 2 5 Hex Bolt P N 2160237 2 1 4 Flat Washer P N 2160024 REAR VIEW Model RP 3000 Elevating Gear 2 1 4 Flat Washer P N 2160039 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut Nylock P N 2160220 Digital Elevation Device If attached the 1 4 20 x 1 75 Hex Bolts are replaced with 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Bolts Backup P N 2745348 Washer P N 3200657 Retaining Nut P N 2200047...

Page 13: ...xed Feed Arm P N 2745063 LNBF P N 2780161 2 1 4 x 1 7 8 Pin P N 2160694 NOT TO SCALE Coaxial Cable RD 4600 20 P N 2753025 RD 4646 76 P N 2753064 Mount Adapter P N 2200114 Bolt P N 3200350 Upper Elevating Tub P N 3506032 Lower Elevating Tube P N 3506033 4 Flat Head Bolts white P N 2160361 RS 1000 Travel Alignment Bracket P N 2745061 Rev 5 99 LNBF is attached to pivot arm with 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cap Screw...

Page 14: ...s Directional Handle Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Washer 10 x 3 8 Phillips 8 32 Square Nut Crank Handle Base Crank Handle Knob Washer 8 32 x 3 8 Phillips Screw 10 x 3 8 Phillips Screw Directional Handle Extension CRANK HANDLE KIT RK HAND INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT RK CEIL Rev 6 05 01 14 ...

Page 15: ...k of EchoStar Communications Corporation Winegard Company makes available Model RP 4200 which includes one directional handle extension and elevating shaft worm gear assembly The RP 4200 is designed for roofs more than 4 3 4 to 6 3 4 thick Contact Winegard Company if roof thickness measures more than 6 3 4 Refer to the table below for the correct directional handle and elevating shaft measurements...

Page 16: ...Rev 8 97 ...

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