Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RD-4600 Winegard
Go to page of 16
1 RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Models RD-4600 & RD-4646 U.S. PATENT NOS. 5,532,710 and 5,554,998 Made in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451099 Rev.
2 Center Roof Line FIGURE 1 INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY STEP 1. Choose a location for antenna that will allow it to rest in travel position with top of reflector pointing toward rear of vehicle and to raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment.
3 ROOF ELEVATING SHAFT W/RW-1000 DIRECTIONAL THICKNESS LENGTH HANDLE LENGTH 4 3/4" 6 1/4" RP-4200 req. 5 3/8" 4 1/2" 6" RP-4200 req.
4 STEP 6. Attach cable clamp to the coax cable 16" from the cable clamp on the gear housing. STEP 7. Attach cable clamp to roof 3" in front of baseplate as shown in Figure 3, use 7/16" flat washer between screw head and clamp, apply sealing compound over mounting screw head.
5 FIGURE 4 Rotation Clamp ASSEMBLED VIEW CAUTION: THE ANTENNA MUST BE IN THE TRAVEL POSITION BEFORE ALIGNING THE DIRECTIONAL HANDLE, AND CEILING PLATE.
6 STEP 2. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. STEP 3. Turn 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.
7 TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE STEP 8. Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best picture slowly move the antenna left, then right until you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength.
8 MAINTENANCE MOUNT LUBRICATION To lubricate the mount, apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the elevating gear, the lubricant hole and between the gear housing and baseplate. Run the antenna up/down and rotate the antenna to distribute the lubricant.
9 TROUBLE SHOOTING NO PICTURE 1. Check that you have a clear line of sight to the satellite (no trees, buildings, etc.). 2. Check that you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4 (same channel as output of receiver). 3. Double check that you have entered the correct zip code into the receiver.
10 PARTS LIST (5) E-Clip P.N. 5160818 (2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P.N. 2160220 (4) 1/4" Flat Washer P.N. 2160039 (2) 1/4-20 X 1.75" Hex Bolt P.N. 2160238 46cm (18") Reflector, White P.N. 2745304 (3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin P.N. 2160814 Bumper Assembly P.
11 PARTS LIST (2) Cable Clamp P.N. 2200060 (4) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P.N. 2160220 (2) Travel Link P.N. 2745050 (3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin P.N. 2160814 (5) E-Clips P.N. 5160818 LNBF Pivot Arm P.N. 2745059 Spring P.N. 2160820 (not shown for clarity) (4) Nylon Bearing P.
12 Rev. 6/05/01 Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Directional Handle Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob Washer #10 x 3/8" Phillips #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Base Cran.
13 SPECIFICATIONS ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised 27.25" max. Height in the travel position 12.0" max. Operating radius 17" (34" diameter circle) Roof space required 19.5" x 31" LNB Compatible with DSS ® and DISH Network TM Weight 13 lbs.
14 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 2001 2451099 Rev. 6/05/01 ANTENNA/LIFT/LNBF TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materials or workmanship within two (2) yeares from date of purchase.
15 Roof Template Goes Here 1-3/4" DIA. DRILL COMPLETELY THROUGH CEILING TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE 1/8" DRILL BIT 10 HOLES. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING.
16 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 1999 2451099 Rev. 5/99.
An important point after buying a device Winegard RD-4600 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Winegard RD-4600 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Winegard RD-4600 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Winegard RD-4600 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Winegard RD-4600 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Winegard RD-4600, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Winegard RD-4600.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Winegard RD-4600. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Winegard RD-4600 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
