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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

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:
INSTALL POINT
OF BASE
TOWARD FRONT
OF VEHICLE!

Summary of Contents for RD-4600

Page 1: ...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 POINT OF BASE TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE ...

Page 2: ... must be level for proper operation If you have a curved roof you should use a Winegard Models RW 1000 IW 1001 wedge kits to level the system STEP 2 Position template on roof pg 15 this manual and drill a 1 3 4 hole through roof and ceiling of vehicle Take care to avoid damage to wiring which may run between roof and ceiling STEP 3 The mount is designed to fit roofs 1 to 6 3 4 thick Cut elevating ...

Page 3: ...3 1 Directional Handle FIGURE 2 NOTE Make sure that coax cable fits between the reflector and the fixed feed arm 4 5 16 18 Hex Nut 4 5 16 Flat Washer 4 5 16 18 x 5 8 Flat Head Bolt Rev 6 05 01 STEP 4 Attach reflector to backup assembly as shown in Figure 2 The mount is designed to fit roofs 1 to 4 3 4 thick If roof is less than 4 3 4 thick cut elevating shft and directional handle to size See tabl...

Page 4: ...he number also indicates sequence of assembly NOTE When installing polyethylene shim 3 page 5 slide shim onto shaft as far as it will go Then slide directional handle up over shaft and shim and onto the gear housing Two shims are supplied in case one is not enough to create a snug fit between directional handle and gear housing CAUTION USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE ELEVATING CRANK ONCE SCREW TOU...

Page 5: ...tional Handle ALIGN POINTER WITH ANTENNA TRAVEL POSITION 2 4 10 Phillips Flat Head Screws FIGURE 8 5 ELEVATING 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 FROM TRAVEL POSITION The pointer on the DIRECTIONAL HANDLE should point towards the ROTATION CLAMP when in TR...

Page 6: ...nting at 145 on the directional dial STEP 7 Refer to table below and turn elevation crank counter clockwise CCW the number of turns indicated to get the elevation shown by the receiver One full turn equals approximately 7 of elevation change OPERATION STEP 1 Using a compass determine which direction is North It is recommended that you step outside to perform this step Standing in or near coach RV ...

Page 7: ...ance is met The number of turns will vary according to the elevation angle the antenna was set to STEP 4 Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position Antenna is now locked in travel position STEP 5 Snap elevation crank into place CAUTION UNDER NO CONDITIONS LOWER ANTENNA IN ANY POSITION EXCEPT TRAVEL POSITION DO S 1 Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna 2 Do carefully raise...

Page 8: ...k spring directional handle Parts list page 12 STEP 2 Remove hex nuts cable clip and washer from bolt holding elevating tube in rotating gear housing and remove bolt Parts list page 10 STEP 3 Removeplasticplugfromtopofrotatinggearhousing disengage elevating gear remove elevating shaft assembly Parts list page 10 STEP 4 Lubricate worm gear assembly on new elevating shaft assembly with spray silicon...

Page 9: ...r may not receive any signal 9 Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department ANTENNA DOES NOT OR IS HARD TO ROTATE 1 Inspect antenna on roof Make sure that mount has not been damaged 2 Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate 3 Lubricate mount per procedure on page 8 4 Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department ANTENNA DOES NOT OR IS HARD TO RAISE 1 Inspect antenna on roof Make sur...

Page 10: ... procedure on page 8 RD 4610 Only Aluminum Baseplate P N 3100524 4 5 16 Hex Nut P N 2160230 4 5 16 Flat Washer P N 2160027 1 4 20 X 2 5 Hex Bolt P N 2160237 2 1 4 Flat Washer P N 2160024 REAR VIEW Model RP 3000 Elevating Gear Elevating Tube P N 3506038 2 1 4 Flat Washer P N 2160039 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut Nylock P N 2160220 Digital Elevation Device If attached the 1 4 20 x 1 75 Hex Bolts are replaced wit...

Page 11: ...shown for clarity 4 Nylon Bearing P N 2200726 not shown for clarity Fixed Feed Arm P N 2745063 Travel Alignment Bracket P N 2745061 Coaxial Cable RD 4600 20 P N 2753025 RD 4646 76 P N 2753064 LNBF P N 2780161 LNBFisattachedtopivotarmwith 1 4 20 x 1 2 Cap Screw P N 2160240 1 4 20 Nylock Hex Nut P N 2160220 2 1 4 Washer P N 2160024 2 1 4 x 1 7 8 Pin P N 2160694 4 Flat Head Bolts white P N 2160361 Re...

Page 12: ...irectional 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 CEIL CRANK HANDLE KIT RK HAND ...

Page 13: ...20 9 Antenna width 19 5 F D 0 59 Offset angle 24o Frequency range 10 95 12 75 GHz Gain 11 2 GHz 33 22 dBi 12 1 GHz 33 89 dBi 12 6 GHz 34 23 dBi Aperture efficiency 73 Cross polarization on axis 21 dB Beamwidth at 3 dB 3 5o Beamwidth at 10 dB 7 0o Wind loading Up to hurricane force Shipping weight 16 lbs DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation DISH Netw...

Page 14: ...htning ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain The Two Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for repair or return to our factory at the above address Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...16 Printed in U S A Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington Iowa 52601 2000 Winegard Company 1999 2451099 Rev 5 99 ...

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