Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RM-DM46 Winegard
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1 ® RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM with Digital Elevation Sensor Model RM-DM46 may also be packaged as RM-DM00, RMDM04, RMFLDM4 U.S. Patent Number 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 DIRECTIONAL HANDLE RED SCREW ELEVATIING CRANK DIRECTIONAL HANDLE POIINTER DIRECTIONAL DIAL ROTATION CLAMP FIGURE 1 STEP 1. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it is to locate the satellite. Step outside and away from your vehicle. (Standing to near your vehicle can give incorrect compass readings.
3 Tuning Antenna STEP 1 . Your receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. To tune your antenna for the best signal strength. SLOWLY move the antenna left, then right, until you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength. It is important to turn the antenna slowly.
4 Trouble Shooting 1. You may need to roatate the dish in small increments to find the signal. Rotate the dish 3° at a time to the left, stopping for a few seconds each time you move the dish. Try moving the dish up to 20° to the left. If no signal is found, return to the azimuth listed and and try rotating 20° to the right.
5 As se mb ly & In st al la ti on T h i n g s y ou n ee d — Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) 1-3/4” hole saw 7/16” wrenc h ABS glue Drill with 1/8” bit Tape measure Non-hardening sealant (Check manufacturer’s specifications for compat ibility with yo ur roo f mater ial.
6 Measure 24” of coax at plastic fastener on left side of feed arm. (See Step 5.) No cable clamps on this part of cable. Rotate clockwise to stop. STEP 3. Attach dish to backup. Use bolts and nuts provided, Figure 4. FIGURE 4 STEP 4. Mount dish on roof in upright position.
7 THREADED ROD, WASHER AND NUT FIGURE 8 INSIDE RV Special instructions: For roof thickness greater than 6-1/2”. Parts Needed: (not included) RP-4400 14” worm gear for roof 3200369 Directional handle extension 2162031 Long threaded rod Instructions: STEP 8.
8 STEP 15. The directional handle and threaded rod will fit roofs up to 5-1/4” thick. If you are using wedges to compensate for roof/cceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional handle for thicker roofs.
9 CAUTION! After INITIAL INSTALLATION , the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360° FROM TRAVEL POSITION. The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the RED SCREW ON THE ROTATION CLAMP when in the TRAVEL POSITION.
10 Digital Elevation Sensor Interior Wallplate FIGURE 17 Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard new alkaline batteries should last 88 days. STEP 19. See Figure 17. If using the SM-1000 surface mount box, feed cable through hole in box. STEP 20. Connect wires coming from sensor on roof to wall plate display in vehicle.
11 Parts List.
12 Parts List.
13 Rev/6/11/01 Parts Views.
14 Notes.
15 Notes.
16 ANTENNA & MOUNT Height when raised 30" verticle max. Height in the travel position 8" max. Operating radius17 " (34" diameter circle) Roof space required 26" LNB Compatible with DIRECTV ® , DISH Network TM , and ExpressVu (northern U.
17 TEMPLA TE ON NEXT P AGE.
18 ALIGN BASE P AREA M “FR O POINT T O OF VE H 1-3/4” DIA. DRILL COMPLETEL Y THROUGH CEILING T empRM.
19 WITH P LA TE M ARKED O NT” O FRONT H ICLE Roof T emplate 1/8” DRILL BIT 8 HOLES. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING ..
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