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    1 CAUTION: This system is not for use with antenna in raised position while vehicle is in motion. NOTE: Installation Instructions packed separately (OEM Models only). WINEG ARD MOT ORIZED SENSAR ANTENNA Models MA1055W, MA1055G MADE IN U.S.A. U.S. Patents D500,496 and 7,358,909 OPERATION MANUAL ® ®[...]

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    2 Operation Instructions for Motorized Sensar FIGURE 1 Controller Panel Control Panel Light and Button Functions: (All three lights blink when obstruction occurs - See Trouble Shooting) Figure 1 shows control panel components. Operation is simply a matter of pressing the button for the operation you desire. OPERATION STEP 1: Press Power Button, lig[...]

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    3 Trouble Shooting No power light after pressing power button. Antenna won't raise. The Up, Motion, Down lights blink after pressing Up/Down Button. a. Check that 12VDC power source is on. –fix power, if OK, go to step b. b. Remove Control Panel, remove power cable and check for 12VDC across red and black wires. – if OK, go to step c. c. R[...]

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    4 Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 2005, 2006 2452076 Rev.3 8/10 Returned units damaged in shipping due to improper packing will be charged to the dealer/customer. Warranty WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY (2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR) Winegard Company warrants[...]