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Assembly & Installation
Things you need —
Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot)
1-3/4” hole saw
7/16” wrench
ABS glue
Drill with 1/8” bit
Tape measure
Non-hardening sealant
(Check manufacturer’s specifications for
compatibility with your roof material.)
STEP 1.
Choose a location on the roof for dish that will allow dish to raise and rotate without
interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling plate is easily acces-
sible, and with no obstructions that would interfere with operation.
Figure1 shows minimum distance (10”) antenna should be located from edge
of vehicle roof. It is recommended that you check with your dealer or manufacturer
for provisions that may have been made in the roof for antenna mounting; a
reinforced roof area or pre-wire installation from the factory.
NOTE:
The system must be level for proper operation!
Winegard Model RW-5000 roof wedge with gasket is available. If inside roof wedge is
needed, Winegard’s RW-1000 can be trimmed to fit ceiling plate.
MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE ROOF
NOW
. Measure the outside roof covering
through ceiling material. You will need this
information when installing ceiling plate/
directional handle assembly.
STEP 2.
Position template on roof (see insert page
of this manual).
CAUTION: DO NOT drill through
wiring.
Carefully
drill a 1-3/4” hole through roof and
ceiling of vehicle.
Inspect hole to make sure
wiring is intact. (Roof template, see insert.)
It is highly recommended that the antenna be
mounted on roof center line. Do not mount
antenna closer than 10” from edge of roof.
NOT TO SCALE
RW-5000
Roof Wedge
with gasket
Vehicle Roof
Antenna Controls
Interior
Roof Wedge
(Optional)
FIGURE 3
Rev. 7/04
Center Roof Line
MINIMUM
10”
17” RADIUS
26”
19.50”
34” DIAMETER
OPERATING
AREA
FRONT OF VEHCILE
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