Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RM-9946 Winegard
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1 INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL WINEGARD ® AUTOMATIC RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Model RM-9946 & RM-9947 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 Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is an easy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception sys- tem. Because it mounts on the top of your recreational vehicle, it goes where you go and provides quality re- ception of digital satellite signal in the continental United States only .
5 ANTENNA POWER Enter Power Stow Manual Cancel Wall plate control panel description 1. DISPLAY: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows instructions and warnings to operator. 12. RED LED: Shows Antenna elevated from stow position (any degree from stow). 2.
6 Automatic System Operation After parking and leveling vehicle, look for trees, buildings, hills or mountains that might block the satellite signal. ABOUT YOUR RECEIVER: If you have a DISH Network TM receiver, be sure your system (RM-9946) is set to receive DISH Network satellites.
7 DON’T UNDERSTAND A MENU? If you see a menu in the display you do not under- stand, press POWER for two seconds to exit that menu. NOTE 1: The system can move directly to any of the available satellites, if you have a clear view, after the initial search routine at a location.
8 Manual Operation ANTENNA POWER Enter Power Stow Manual Cancel Wall Plate Controller At any time during any operation, the system may be put in manual control operation mode by pressing the MANUAL button on the wall plate controller. WHEN USING THE MANUAL MODE, THE SYSTEM WILL LOSE INFORMATION.
9 Parts/Specifications/Warranty Electronics Specifications Primary Power ................................. +12 VDC Power Consumption ........................... 3 amps Operating Temperature Interior ................................... 32° to 120°F Exterior .
10 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 reinforced roof area available.
11 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.
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 First cable clamp here! .
13 8. Assemble dish and backup structure using bolts and nuts provided, Figure 9. 9. Install cover using the following steps. Refer to Figure 10 for parts. • Press nylon inserts (# 4) into square holes in bracket (# 5). • Slide bracket onto unit. Dish must be in stowed position .
14 Mounting interior wall plate controller Inside your vehicle, choose a convenient location for the wall plate controller. Consider wiring layout, ease of viewing the information on the readout and distance from your tele- vision set. The wall plate uses only 8-conductor cable.
15 Wiring Wiring the system: This unit requires a +12 VDC fused circuit. Unit draws up to 3 amps. The unit uses sophisti- cated microprocessor technology and needs “clean” (filtered) power to function properly.
16 46 cm Reflector, White P.N. 2745282 (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) P.N. 2160362 LB-1000: STANDARD SINGLE LNBF LB-2000: OPTIONAL DUAL LNBF * 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.
17 Spring P.N. 2160818 Electronics top housing, P.N. 3100675 includes screws, P.N. 2160154 Electronics bottom housing only (P.N. 3100676) Gasket P.N. 2240056 Seal P.N. 2200852 Pivot Shaft P.N. 2590344 Roll Pin P.N. 2160842 Rotate Gear P.N. 2200469 Hub P.
18 TURRET ASSEMBLY Screw 10-32 x 3/8” (10) P.N. 2160197 Screw, Motor Housing (4) P.N. 2160195 Wire Clamp (2) P.N. 3720053 Down Limit Switch Bracket (w/o switch) P.N. 3200263 Rotate Motor Gear P.N. 2200468 Idler Gear P.N. 2200467 Pivot Bushing P.N. 2200470 Elevating Gear P.
19 Troubleshooting the system Some of the problems we are troubleshooting here are marked with this symbol. For these problems, we advise you to seek professional service. Contact the retailer or dealer where you purchased this sys- tem, or call Winegard Technical Support at 1/800/-788-4417, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.
20 Troubleshooting tips 1. Check fuse on supply circuit (power source for system). If +12 VDC is present, check the mo- torized unit on roof. Remove white plastic cover on the mount. Remove electronics housing cover and check the main board, J8 connector, for +12 VDC and ground.
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