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shock. Objects dropped into the control may also result in a fire
hazard.
9. Never expose the control to rain or water. If it becomes damp or
wet, or if liquids are spilled into it, unplug the control and have it
inspected by a service technician before further use. Liquids, rain,
or excessive moisture may cause electrical shorts which can
result in fire or shock hazards. Never operate the control near
water (such as a swimming pool, bathtub, sink, or washing
machine) or in a wet basement.
10. Unplug the control before cleaning it. Use a slightly damp (not
wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the control, since it
may overspray and cause electrical shock.
11. Whenever the rotator exhibits a distinct change in performance,
unplug the control and call your dealer or service technician.
12. Any attempt to disassemble the control or drive portions of the
rotator may expose you to high voltage or other hazards. Observe
all cautionary labels, warnings, and safeguards.
13. If the control has been dropped or the case has been damaged,
fire and shock hazards may exist. Unplug the control and have it
checked by a service technician before use.
14. When replacement parts are required, have the service technician
verify that the replacement parts have the same safety character-
istics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in a risk of fire or electric shock, or other risks.
15. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the rotator, please
ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the rotator is in a safe operating condition.
16. For added protection of the control during a lightning storm or
when the control is to be left unattended for an extended period of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the drive cable.
This will prevent possible shock, fire hazard, and damage to the
control due to lightning storms or power line surges.
17. Always use extreme caution when installing a rooftop antenna
and drive system to reduce the risk of falls. Wear rubber-soled
shoes and use a sturdy ladder. Do not install the antenna or drive
system on a windy day or when the roof is wet or covered with ice
or snow.
PRELIMINARY TESTING
Before you install the antenna rotator, do the following:
• In your home, temporarily connect the drive motor to the control
(see “Wiring the Drive Motor” and “Wiring the Control”).
• Test the antenna rotator (see “Synchronizing and Testing” on
Page 3).
INSTALLATION
Use 20-gauge three-wire rotator cable, available at your local Ra-
dioShack store, to connect the drive motor to the control. The instruc-
tions in the following two sections include specific references to this
RadioShack rotator cable. It has a silver-colored ground (or neutral)
wire, while the cable’s other two wires are copper. If you use another
brand of cable to connect your antenna rotator, one of the three wires
in the cable should be different in some way — this is the ground (or
neutral) wire. Be sure to connect this wire as described for the silver-
colored wire in the RadioShack cable.
Wiring the Drive Motor
Follow these steps to wire the drive motor.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the drive motor’s
cover and open the cover.
2. Separate the cable’s three wires about 1
1
/
2
inches down the cable
and strip off about
1
/
2
inch of insulation from each wire.
3. Remove the cable grommet, then insert the rotator cable’s three
wires through the grommet’s slot.
4. Loosen the three terminal screws, then connect the silver-colored
wire to Terminal 1, the center wire (copper) to Terminal 2, and the
third wire (copper) to Terminal 3.
5. Recheck the wiring order, then tighten all three terminal screws.
6. Slide the grommet back up the wire, then place the grommet back
into its slot in the housing.
7. Close the cover, then secure it with the screw.
Wiring the Control
Follow these steps to wire the control.
1. On the other end of the rotator cable, separate the cable’s three
wires about 1
1
/
2
inches down the cable and strip off about
1
/
2
inch
of insulation from each wire.
Grommet
Slot
3-Wire
Rotator Cable
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
Strain Relief Slot
3-Wire
Rotator Cable
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
