FIGURE 5.
Antenna (without reflector) installed parallel to centerline of RV
4
Area to apply
sealant; cover
screw heads;
no sealant
above the
transition plate
SKA-004
Sold separately
No obstructions taller
than 5" in a 33" radius
Centerline
of RV
33″
Front of RV
Mount on or parallel
to centerline of RV
Install the Antenna
New Installation (for upgrade instructions go to pg 7)
1. Place the Trav'ler Pro antenna on the roof where
you plan to install it. On the mount base, the
transition plate is marked "FRONT" and "BACK."
Rotate the Trav'ler Pro antenna until the front of
the mount base faces the front of the RV.
The Trav’ler Pro antenna must be installed
on or parallel to the centerline of the coach
(see figure 5). If you are upgrading from the
original Trav'ler to the Trav'ler Pro, skip to page 7.
2. Verify that the marked "FRONT" of the
transition plate is facing the front of the
vehicle (see inset at right).
3. Mark the location where the nine screw
holes will go through the transition plate. It is
important that you can see these marks on the
roof of the RV. Then, move the mount base out of
the installation area.
It is recommended that you
do not pre-drill the screw holes at this time.
4. To prevent water from getting into the mount
base, use a solid line of approved sealant to
connect the marks in the shape of the base.
This step
must
be completed, or the unit may
fail due to corrosion. Replace the Trav'ler Pro
antenna base.
5. Before using the supplied mounting screws, check
with your vehicle manufacturer for any special
screw requirements. Then, screw the antenna
base to the roof using nine mounting screws.
6. Run a solid bead of sealant around the edge
where the transition plate meets the roof,
making sure to cover each screw head. Be
careful not to get any sealant above the
transition plate. See figure 6.
TIP
When installing the antenna on a rubber roof,
Winegard recommends using a Model SKA-004
roller plate, which is designed to create a solid landing area
for the roller. If not using this plate, make sure
that the roller does not come in contact with
any rib supports or bubbles in the roof when
in operation. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the roof.
Mounting
screw (8)
Overall Setup
1. Drill a 1" hole in the roof, and push the power/control cable and
coax cables through the hole. Place the supplied cable entry
plate over the hole and cables, and screw the plate in place
using eight of the supplied mounting screws. Seal the plate,
screw holes, and other drilled holes with approved sealant
(not included).
TIP
Depending on the length of the cable on the roof, you
may need to use cable clamps between the unit and the
cable entry plate. Clamping every 12–16" should eliminate any
unnecessary cable movement.
2. Connect the power/control cable running from the mount
base to the "POWER-COMM." port of the IDU.
3. Connect the power supply to the 48 VDC port of the IDU.
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power supply
and the other end to a 110 V outlet. Powering on the IDU will not
raise the antenna.
5. Connect a coax cable from port C on the mount base to each
receiver. The receiver(s) should already be connected to the
TV(s).
Setup diagrams on following page.
NOTE
Port A has limited receiver capabilities.
Contact Customer Support (800-288-8094)
for additional Port A information.
