Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RM-DM46 Winegard
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RV DIGIT AL SA TELLITE ANTENNA with Digital Elevation Sensor Model RM-DM46 may also be pack aged as RM-DM00, RMDM04, RMFLDM4 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 800-288-8094 • F ax 319-754-0787 www .winegard.com • P rinted in U.
3 2 STEP 1. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it is to locate the satellite. Step outside and away from your vehicle. (Standing too near to your vehicle can give incorrect compass readings.) It is helpful if there is a landmark on the horizon to represent North.
5 4 Supplies Needed Screwdrivers (Phillips and slot) 1-3/4” hole saw 7/16” wrench ABS glue Drill with 1/8” bit T ape measure Non-hardening sealant (Check manufacturer ’s specifications for compatibility with your roof .) Winegard’s Digital Elevation Sensor has been INST ALLED and CALIBRA TED at the factory .
7 6 Inside RV For roof thickness greater than 6-1/2”. P arts Needed: (not included) 14” worm gear for roof Directional handle extension Long threaded rod Instructions: STEP 8. Place nut on threaded rod. See Figure 8. STEP 9. Measure and cut the threaded rod with a hacksaw .
9 8 CAUTION! After initial installation, the antenna SHOULD ROT A TE APPRO XIMA TEL Y 360° FROM TRA VEL POSITION. The pointer on the directional handle should point towards the RED SCREW ON THE ROT A TION CLAMP when in the TRA VEL POSITION .
11 10 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.
13 12 Backup Frame Pivot Bracket Carriage Bolt (not shown) W asher P arts List P arts Views RP -RM00 RP -35RM (Does not include LNB or Elevation Sensar).
15 14 Notes Notes.
Antenna & Mount Height when raised: 30” vertical max. Height in the travel position: 8” max. Operating radius: 17” Roof space required: 26” Compatible with DIRECTV ® , DISH Network ® , and Bell TV™ W eight: 12 lbs Color: cool gray Antenna height: 20.
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