Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AS-2003 Winegard
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1 OPERATION/INSTALLATION MANUAL WINEGARD ® AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Model AS-2003 & AS-2053 U.S. PATENT NO. 5,532,710 Made in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 • www.
2 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (Not applicable to mount and antenna) CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
3 Table of Contents OPERATION Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Wallplate Control Panel ...............................
4 DIRECTV ® - 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) ExpressVu - 1-888-SKYDISH (1-888-759-3474) Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite Unit is an easy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception sys- tem.
5 OFF: Turns system power off when pressed. PARK: Puts dish in park position. Wall plate control panel description, wiring hookup diagrams ON: Turns system power on when pressed. SEARCH: Acquires GPS signal and locates desired satellite signal. LED also lights when dish is moving.
6 System Operation BEFORE parking and leveling vehicle , look for trees, buildings, hills or mountains that might block the satellite signal and result in poor signal reception.
7 2. After successful GPS acquisition, the ON LED will come back on and the SEARCH LED will remain on, indicating the unit is now moving in the search routine and actively seeking the desired satellites.
8 Control Panel Operation/Check Switch Routine Performing Check Switch routine to enable satellite toggle function used with multi-satellite programming DISH Network programming (DISH 500) NOTE: Once .
9 INSTALLATION Model AS-2003 & AS-2053.
10 Parts/Specifications/Warranty Electronics Specifications Primary Power ............................. +13.8 VDC Power Consumption .......................... 3 amps Operating Temperature ......... -10° to +130°F Humi dity ....................... 90% noncondensing Size .
11 Installation requirements FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 To install the Winegard Automatic Digital Satellite Dish, check with your RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may already be pre-wired for this system, and/or may have a re- inforced roof area available. 1.
12 FIGURE 6 CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from back of electronics housing to clamp. NO CLAMPS ALONG THIS 53” LENGTH! FRONT OF VEHICLE The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from back of electronics housing to clamp.
13 1. Position the roof template on the vehicle roof and drill 1/8” holes for the screws. DO NOT drill clear through into interior of vehicle . The screws fasten mount to the roof only. Be sure the roof can securely hold system. 2. Place base plate gasket under the base before screwing unit down.
14 GPS wire 36” long Roof installation The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from back of electronics housing to clamp. NO CLAMPS ALONG THIS 53” LENGTH! First cable clamp here! CENTER LINE OF COACH ROOF The length of this cable MUST BE 53 inches from back of electronics housing to clamp.
15 15. BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE BASE COVER, you must SET THE SWITCHES in the outside unit. Decide which programming you will be using. This will determine how you set your switches. To set the switches for the satellite used by your programming provider, remove the small plate on the side of the electronics box, Figure 9.
16 4. Mount the wall plate controller flush with the wall or inside a cabinet. Push the wire harness through the hole, connect to the wall plate and secure screws. You can also use the surface mount box (provided), Figure 12. When using mount box, you may have to knock out the portion of the box indicated by the dotted line in Figure 12.
17 Wiring Wiring the system: This unit requires a +13.8 VDC fused circuit. Unit draws up to 3 amps. The unit uses sophisticated micro- processor technology and needs “clean” (filtered) power to function properly.
18 Antenna 4/04/03 Cable Tie 46 cm Reflector, White P.N. 2745282 Dish Bolt(4) P.N. 2160363 LB-6000: STANDARD DUAL LNBF P.N. 2780199 Roller P.N. 2200460 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 xx 2.5" P.N. 2160237 Nylock Nut 14 - 20 P.N. 2160220 (not shown) Feed Arm P.
19 Spring P.N. 2160818 Electronics Gasket P.N. 2240056 Pivot Shaft P.N. 2590355 Rotate Gear P.N. 2200469 Hub P.N. 3100736 Worm/Shaft Assem- bly P.N. 2754099 Motor Housing P.N. 3200260 Motor Housing Gasket P.N. 2240054 Elevation Motor P.N. 2665041 Screw (3) P.
20 Turret Assembly Screw (2) P.N. 2160197 Rotate Stop P.N. 3712450 Spring P.N. 2160827 Screw P.N. 2160197 Rotate Limit Switch P.N. 2400105 Screw (4) P.N. 2160195 Dual Contact (4) P.N. 2162003 Azimuth Switch Bracket P.N. 3200261 Screw P.N. 2160197 Park Limit Sw.
21 Cover installation Shroud 2200732 Fine Thread Screw 2160090 Coarse Thread Screw 2160091.
22 Troubleshooting the system This section of your manual will help you solve occasional problems with your unit. If you cannot solve the problem after using the suggestions in this section, contact the re- tailer or dealer where you purchased this unit, or call Winegard Technical Support at 1/800/- 788-4417, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
23 Testing Voltages to Check Electronics 1. WHITE 2. PURPLE 3. BLUE 4. GREEN 5. YELLOW 9. BLACK 8. BROWN 6. ORANGE 7. RED CAUTION! Improper alignment of connector plug can cause system failure. USE EXTREME CARE when making connection. Unit MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM POWER SOURCE before connecting.
24 Winegard Co. • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 • Fax 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com 2452005 Rev. 10/24/05 WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY (2 YEARS PARTS.
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