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    18" Digital Satellite Antenna T ruc k/R V Mount Model MM-3200 Antenna Models MM-3084, MM-3002 & MM-3003 ANTENNA/MOUNT MADE IN U.S.A. U.S. Patent 5,532,710 Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787 Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 1999 2451160 Rev. 10/99 INSTALLATION INSTRUCT[...]

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    2 ASSEMBLY STEP 1. Attach feed support to the backup support. See Figures 1 & 2. Make sure spring is locked into place. FIGURE 3 Spring Pin E-Clip Backup Support Coax Downlead from LNBF FIGURE 2 Feed Support FIGURE 1 E-Clip Backup Support Spring Feed Support After inserting pin, swing long part of spring up into the feed support and snap into p[...]

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    3 MM-3003 Stop Collar 2 1 3 4 Pin FIGURE 4 STEP 3. Attach the MM-3084 (pipe that antenna mounts on) to your truck/RV. If using the MM-3002 clamp brackets, proceed to step 9. If using the MM- 3003 clamp brackets, proceed to step 4. MM-3003 Assembly STEP 4. Disassemble pipe per number sequence shown in Figure 4 so that you can slide both MM-3003 brac[...]

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    4 MM-3002 Assembly STEP 9. Slip the small plastic shims over the handrail/ ladder and the large plastic shims over the MM-3084 pipe. See Figure 6. NOTE: If MM-3002 comes with eight (8) rubber shims instead of the 4 plastic clamp grips. Insert rubber shims between clamp brackets and MM- 3001 pipie and handrail/ladder. See Figure 6. STEP 10. Attach c[...]

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    5 OPERATION STEP 1. Set antenna onto pipe. See Figure 8. Make sure elevation clamp fits into keyway on pipe. The antenna can be secured in place using a small padlock to prevent theft. STEP 2. Connect coax from LNBF to receiver. Optional Winegard exterior cable/TV receptacle (WA-1024) available for easy coax connection into cab. STEP 3. Connect coa[...]

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    6 NOTE: The most common problem people experience is moving the antenna too fast. You must move the antenna VERY slowly so that the receiver can acquire and process the digital signal. This takes a few seconds so be patient. After the first couple of times of setting up the system you will get the knack of acquiring the signal quickly. STEP 11. Slo[...]

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    7 3200378 Top Clamp (2) 2160130 #4 x 1/2 Screw 3721504 Feed Clamp (4) 2160361 5/16-18 x 5/8" Flat Head Bolt 2745260 46 cm Reflector 2160172 10-32 x 1/2" Screw 2780193 LNBF 2200904 46 cm Feed Support Arm 2753024 15' Coax W/Weather Boot 2160691 Pin 2160696 E-Clip 2160821 Torsion Spring (2) 2200089 Knob (4) 2160228 1/4-20 Hex Nut (2) 32[...]

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    8 EXPLODED PARTS VIEW If you require a replacement part, call Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m central time, Monday through Friday. Credit card orders only. (2) 2160289 5/16-18 Nylock Hex Nut 3200375 Stop Ring 3200376 Elevation Lock (2) 2160027 5/16" Flat Washer (2) 2200088 T-Handle (2) 2160286 5/1[...]