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  • Page 1

    ® OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS R V Digit al Satellite System with RS-1000 Antenna Model RD-4610 U.S. P A TENTS 5,532,710 and 5,554,998 Made in U.S.A. WINEG ARD Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood S t. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000 319/754-0600 • F AX 319/754-0787 Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451 142 Rev. 6/05/01 IMP[...]

  • Page 2

    FIGURE 1 INST ALLA TION & ASSEMBL Y STEP 1. Choose a location for antenna that will allow it to rest in travel position with antenna pointing toward rear of vehicle and raise and rotate without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure inside ceiling area is clear where ceiling plate will mount. NOTE: Figure 1 shows minimum dista[...]

  • Page 3

    FIGURE 2 (4) 5/16-18 x 5/8" Flat Head Bolt (4) 5/16" Flat Washer (4) 5/16-18 Hex Nut Backup Assembly RS-1000 Antenna Reflector STEP 3. Attach reflector to backup assembly as shown in Figure 2. STEP 4. Attach RS-1000 antenna to elevating tubes, see Figure 2, using the two Eclips and pins provided. Attach coax cable to F-jack on antenna, sl[...]

  • Page 4

    ROOF ELEV A TING SHAFT W/R W -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&[...]

  • Page 5

    STEP 11. Feed downleads through roof using Winegard Model CE-2000 cover plate (included with hardware). Weatherproof cable entry by applying approved sealant under lip of roof-thru plate and where cable enters roof. Attach plate to roof with screws provided. Apply approved sealant over screws and around edge of roof-thru plate, making sure cable en[...]

  • Page 6

    3 Directional Handle Extension 4 Directional Handle ALIGN POINTER WITH ANTENNA TRA VEL POSITION 2 (4) #10 Phillips Flat Head Screws FIGURE 4 5 ELEV A TING CRANK HANDLE (When installed, extends 2-1/4" from ceiling). Snap Handle into base when not in use. CAUTION: After INITIAL INSTALLATION, the antenna SHOULD ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 360 DEGREES FR[...]

  • Page 7

    FIGURE 5 Directional Dial Elevating Crank Directional Handle Pointer Rotation Clamp Directional Handle STEP 2. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. STEP 3. Rotate 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 u[...]

  • Page 8

    TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE STEP 8. Y our receiver should indicate it is receiving a signal. T o 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 import ant to turn the antenna slowly; since the signal is digital the receiver takes a [...]

  • Page 9

    Satellite Receiver VCR Video Switch Coax downlead from RS-1000 Coax downlead from satellite antenna Power Supply Coax downlead from RS-1000 Coax downlead from satellite antenna Satellite Receiver VCR A-B Switch FIGURE 6 FIGURE 8 Coax downlead from RS-1000 Coax downlead from satellite antenna FIGURE 7 Set 2 VCR TV Power Supply TV Power Supply TV Sat[...]

  • Page 10

    LUBRICA TING RUBBER QUAD RING Lubricate rubber quad ring on elevating shaft which is below worm gear with silicone spray lubricant at least twice yearly (Figure 10). This will keep quad ring from becoming brittle which could result in leaks down elevating shaft. FIGURE 9 W A VE W ASHER FLA T W ASHER RUBBER QUAD RING ELEV A TING SHAFT & WORM GEA[...]

  • Page 11

    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 to[...]

  • Page 12

    P ARTS LIST (not all p arts listed due to sp ace constraints) Rev 4/98 (5) E-Clip P .N. 5160818 (2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P .N. 2160220 (4) 1/4" Flat W asher 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/[...]

  • Page 13

    P ARTS LIST (2) Cable Clamp P .N. 2200060 (4) 1/4-20 Hex Nut, Nylock P .N. 2160220 (2) T ravel 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 LNBF P .N.[...]

  • Page 14

    P ARTS LIST NOT T O SCALE Ceiling Base Directional Dial (4) #10 Phillip Flat Head Screws Directional Handle Azimuth Lock Azimuth Lock Knob W asher #10 x 3/8" Phillips #8-32 Square Nut Crank Handle Base Crank Handle Knob W asher #8-32 x 3/8" Phillip s Screw #10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw Directional Handle Extension CRANK HANDLE KIT RK-HAN[...]

  • Page 15

    Rev 1/2001 SPECIFICA TIONS Height when raised 37" max. Height in the travel position 12.0" max. Operating radius 17" (34" diameter circle) Roof space required 19.5" x 46.75" LNB Compatible with DSS ® and DISH Network TM Color White Satellite antenna height 20.9" Satellite antenna wid th 19.5" F/D 0.59 Offset[...]

  • Page 16

    Rev . 8-97[...]