STEP 13. The directional handle and threaded rod will fit roofs up to 5¼” thick. If you are using wedges to compensate for roof/ceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional handle for thicker roofs. Each extension will increase the length of the directional handle by 2¼”. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
WITH ROOF WEDGE
Measure from top of roof wedge to ceiling.
TOP OF ROOF
WEDGE
CEILING
WITHOUT ROOF WEDGE
Measure from top of roof to ceiling.
TOP OF ROOF
CEILING
STEP 14. Press the directional handle onto the hub. Point arrow on the directional handle towards the rotate/lock lever to orient to the splines.
STEP 15. Install the washer and nut on the threaded rod. Tighten the nut enough to snug the directional handle to the hub.
STEP 16. IF YOU ARE USING AN EXTENSION, adjust the total length of the directional handle and extension by cutting the directional handle.
After adjusting parts for proper roof thickness, glue the extension to the directional handle. Use ABS (plastic pipe) glue.
NOTE: For roofs over 5¼” thick, a longer aluminum hex shaft is needed. Contact Winegard for this part.
Figure 12
Plastic Plug
Spacer
Spring
Worm
Gear
Threaded
Rod
Ceiling
Plate
Directional
Handle
Cutting Shaft Length
Flip down handle on the elevating crank handle. Slide elevating crank handle up shaft until snug against the directional handle.
Mark the elevating shaft at the inside bottom surface of crank handle housing (Figure 13).
After removing crank handle, cut shaft at mark.
Figure 13
Elevating Shaft
Cut elevating shaft at inside surface of crank handle housing; shaft goes through the
See template on reverse side.
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