Winegard SK-1000 Preinstallation Manual Download

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TRAV’LER

Multi-Satellite HDTV Antennas

I. Pre

installation

a. Introduction

b. Tools required

c. Safety

d. Unpacking Unit

e. Parts

list

II. Installation

a. Roof location requirements

b. TRAV’LER mount installation

c. Cable entry plate installation

d. Cable installation

e. TRAV’LER interface box

III. TRAV’LER

notes

IV.

TRAV’LER

Multi-switch

Wiring

Diagrams

V. TRAV’LER quiz

Summary of Contents for SK-1000

Page 1: ...ols required c Safety d Unpacking Unit e Parts list II Installation a Roof location requirements b TRAV LER mount installation c Cable entry plate installation d Cable installation e TRAV LER interface box III TRAV LER notes IV TRAV LER Multi switch Wiring Diagrams V TRAV LER quiz ...

Page 2: ...ions You have selected the Winegard TRAV LER Automatic Multi Satellite TV Antenna The TRAV LER will deliver the ability to view up to five satellites at the same time with unmatched signal strength the lowest travel height on the market maximum HD capabilities and easy to use functionality just like you get at home This course provides important information on the installation and operation of you...

Page 3: ...ions such as trees or large buildings Before beginning the installation of the satellite dish system note these important recommendations Let s get started with the installation Using a knife or sharp object cut open the cardboard box Use caution when opening the box taking care not to cut the unit Remove the unit and all packing material from the cardboard box Use two people when removing the uni...

Page 4: ... will create a gap larger than 3 16 between the RV roof and the base as shown in the graphic The base is marked FRONT and BACK Be sure FRONT faces the FRONT of the RV Level the base of the satellite unit front to back and side to side The more level the base is the faster it will be to locate the correct satellite An unleveled base may also prevent the unit from acquiring a satellite signal Parts ...

Page 5: ...y to avoid damage to the antenna or to the coach The base for the TRAV LER unit is marked FRONT and BACK Be sure there are no obstructions in close range to where the satellite unit will be installed Use the provided graphic and measure to ensure adequate space between the obstruction and the satellite unit The TRAV LER antenna must be mounted parallel to the center line of the coach ...

Page 6: ...ents before using the supplied screws Run a solid bead of sealant around the OUTSIDE of the transition plate making sure to cover each screw head Be careful not to get any sealant above this lip The mount comes pre attached to the transition plate It is important not to seal the mount to the transition plate so the unit can be removed from the plate without breaking the sealant Decide where the wi...

Page 7: ...the coax ports on the unit in order Port A for the main receiver Port B for a secondary etc Connect the coax cable from the dish to the SATELLITE IN on the rear of the receiver If connecting a second receiver feed the opposite end of the coax cable through the hole in the roof and connect it to the SATELLITE IN on the rear of the secondary receiver in the vehicle Cable Installation Attach the TRAV...

Page 8: ...sted below Apply approved sealant around the outer edge of the hole Use the cable entry plate and position it over the hole and cables Use the appropriate number of screws to secure the plate to the roof Apply sealant around the perimeter of the plate and over the screws ...

Page 9: ...AV LER Interface Box Press the SELECT button to move the asterisk to installation and press ENTER When asked to provide a code press ENTER four times to enter 0000 for the code Press SELECT to move the asterisk to Raise Antenna and press ENTER The TRAV LER will raise about half way up and make it possible to attach the reflector If the LED displays an EL MOTOR STALL this is normal and the reflecto...

Page 10: ...e pinch points as the antenna raises Attach the reflector to the mounting bracket using the nuts and bolts provided Pinch Points Press POWER to stow the antenna to the travel position Once the antenna is stowed the power will shut off ...

Page 11: ... the dish will raise and begin its search routine Once locked on the signal the receiver may need a one time set up run Refer to receiver manual for instructions When using the TRAV LER pressing the power button at any time will stow the antenna for travel and turn off the Interface box DO NOT MOVE THE COACH WITH THE TRAV LER IN THE RAISED POSTION ...

Page 12: ... routine Once it is in the search routine it is still easy to enter the menu but the TRAV LER will continue to move If the antenna raises past half way before you select RAISE ANTENNA the TRAV LER will raise until it hits its upper hard stop and motor stall 7 This is normal The Motor Stall message is the unit s way of telling you that you are already all the way up and it cannot raise anymore The ...

Page 13: ...e installation Route the Auto stow cable from the controller to the signal source in many cases this could be a brake light or an automotive fuse panel If going to a fuse panel you would look for one that is hot when the ignition is on and no power when the ignition is off Black wire must be connected to a good chassis ground Red wire is connected to a source that has no VDC When it gets 12 VDC it...

Page 14: ...for reinforcement at TRAV LER mounting location SK 7003 SKA 733 SHAW DIRECT TRAV LER HD Antenna The solution for Canadian RVers Fully automatic one button on off antenna receives signals simultaneously from Shaw Direct KU band satellites 107 3º English language programs and 111 1º French language programs and HD programming Includes reflector and triple LNB unlike the competition where dish and LN...

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Page 17: ...1 Open the Point Dish Signal Strength screen See your DISH Network satellite receiver user s guide for instructions A Point Dish Signal screen similar to the one shown as Figure 2 will open Note Models 2800 3900 4900 and 6000 must select SuperDISH 129 to see the fourth port Figure 2 Point Dish Screen 2 Select Check Switch or Test depending on your receiver model The Check Switch screen will open S...

Page 18: ...lso see the message Satellite reception verified Figure 3 DISH PRO PLUS Installation Summary For non DISH Pro receiver models 2800 3900 4900 and 6000 this screen should identify the installed switch as an SW21 4Sat You should see all of the satellites received by your system on the Satellite line and the words Even and Odd under the Dish Input numbers You should also see the message Satellite rece...

Page 19: ...em or in reporting it to the DISH Network Customer Service Center Adding More Switches You can install two additional DISH Pro or DISH Pro Plus switches to the system to support up to 12 satellite receivers total Add the switches by repeating the previous installation instructions except connect the ports marked TO DISH on each added switch to the ports marked TO ADDITIONAL SWITCHES on an installe...

Page 20: ... omit cable drip loops and grounding for clarity Make sure to use drip loops and to ground the system per the National Electric Code NEC and all local electrical codes NOTE This device requires AC voltage to operate Figure 6 DISH Pro Plus 44 Connections ...

Page 21: ...81 Figure 7 Additional DISH Pro Plus 44 Switches ...

Page 22: ...82 WINEGARD TRAV LER SK 1000 DISH Network Dish 1000 2 Wiring Diagram Cont ...

Page 23: ... cable lengths allowed 3 Up to 3 DPP44 switches may be cascaded together for a total of 12 output ports 4 Refer to DISH_Pro_Plus_44_Switch_Installation_Guide pdf file for check switch details and instructions 5 Refer to QuickFacts_DISH1000 2 pdf and Dish1000 pdf for compatible receiver and additional technical details for Dish 1000 2 6 The power inserter DPP44 must have power to work Be sure that ...

Page 24: ...to expand the outputs from 8 to 16 Please refer to the Zinwell WB616 manual pdf or Zinwell WB68 manual pdf file for maximum cable lengths all other technical information 2 B Band converters must be used on all MPEG4 HD receivers to receive HD programming 3 The HR 23 DIRECTV receiver has the B band converters internal ...

Page 25: ...expand the outputs from 8 to 16 Please refer to the Zinwell WB616 manual pdf or Zinwell WB68 manual pdf file for maximum cable lengths all other technical information 2 B Band converters must be used on all MPEG4 HD receivers to receive HD programming 3 13V 22KHz port will not be used with the WINEGARD TRAV LER SK 3003 ...

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