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Winegard RD-4600 manual

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  • Page 1

    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. 6/05/01 ® OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: INSTALL POI[...]

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    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. Make sure inside ceiling area is clear where ceiling plate will mount. NOTE: [...]

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    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. 5" 4 1/4" 5 3/4" 6 1/4" 4 3/4" 4" 5 1/2" 6" 4 1/2" 3 3/4" 5 1/4" 5 3/4" 4 1/4" 3 1/2" 5" 5 1/2" 4" 3 1/4&qu[...]

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    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. STEP 8. Feed downlead throught the roof using a Model CE-10[...]

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    5 FIGURE 4 Rotation Clamp ASSEMBLED VIEW CAUTION: THE ANTENNA MUST BE IN THE TRAVEL POSITION BEFORE ALIGNING THE DIRECTIONAL HANDLE, AND CEILING PLATE. Tighten screw snugly POINT TO FRONT OF RV POINTER MUST POINT TO CENTER OF ROTA- TION CLAMP WHEN IN TRAVEL POSITION 1 Ceiling Plate 3 Directional Handle Extension 4 Directional Handle ALIGN POINTER W[...]

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    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. STEP 5. Turn receiver ON, and access installation menus to determine anten[...]

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    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. It is important to turn the antenna slowly; since the signal is digital the receiver takes a fe[...]

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    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. See Figure 6. LUBRICATING RUBBER QUAD RING Lubricate rubber quad ring on elevatin[...]

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    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. If zip code is wrong, this can cause you t[...]

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    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.N. 3750823 (2) 1/4-20 X 1.75" BOLT P.N. 2160238 Aluminum Gear Housing P.N. 310[...]

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    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.N. 2200726 (not shown for clarity) Fixed Feed Arm P.N. 2745063 Travel Alignment B[...]

  • Page 12

    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 Crank Handle Knob Washer #8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Screw #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Directional Handle Extension PARTS LIST INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT RK-[...]

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    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. max. Color White Antenna height 20.9" Antenna width 19.5" F/D 0[...]

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    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. No[...]

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    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. RD-4600/4646 TEMPLATE[...]

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    16 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 1999 2451099 Rev. 5/99[...]