Winegard Comprehensive Guide on RV Antenna Installation, Repair, and Troubleshooting

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SM-1000
Surface Mount Box

Digital Elevation Sensor Interior Wall plate Figure 17

STEP 19. See Figure 17. If using the SM-1000 surface mount box, feed cable through hole in box.

STEP 20. Connect wires coming from sensor on roof to wall plate display in vehicle. It is important

to properly connect the wires at the roof and the wall plate. (Plug will click when inserted properly.) The system is designed to use a 9 volt battery OR

+12 VDC from vehicle. Do not use both! IMPROPER WIRING WILL

CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.

See Figure 18.

STEP 21. Pressing the button when

the antenna is in a vertical position should display 24 (+1°). The display will automatically turn off after 1 minute.

STEP 22. Check connectors and cable entry points. Be sure these areas are properly sealed to prevent water damage.

Cable and plug from roof sensor unit; plugs into sensor

Sensor to readout cable

Readout assembly

Parts List

RP-RM46

(Includes dir.

handle extension and dir. handle)

Screw

Figure 18

Snap battery in place, making sure battery terminals are firmly seated on wall plate terminals.

Based on 5 minutes a day of usage, standard new alkaline batteries should last 88 days.

OPERATION (Also on pages 1–2)

STEP 23. Using satellite receiver, find correct elevation for your location. See the receiver manual for details of setup information.

STEP 24. Press button on Winegard digital display wall plate. If antenna is in travel position, the display will show LL for Low Limit.

STEP 25. Crank elevation handle to raise antenna. Stop when readout displays correct elevation for your location. (Found on receiver setup menu.)

STEP 26. Rotate antenna VERY SLOWLY until correct satellite signal is acquired. Rotate 3°, and stop. DO NOT rotate continuously even if you’re rotating slowly. If the elevation angle has changed, it could be due to the following:

Vehicle is not parked level.

Antenna system mounted on slightly sloped roof. If this is the reason, after you have rotated the antenna to the approximately correct compass direction, adjust to correct elevation and continue search.

Note: When you have found the satellite signal, adjust the antenna up/down and right/left for the strongest signal your receiver displays. Due to variation in receivers and installation methods, you may find the elevation numbers after peaking on strongest signal no longer match what the receiver display recommended. This is normal. The elevation sensor should always get you close enough to pick up a signal to peak on. If display turns off while you’re searching, just push the button for another minute of operation. With a little practice, most users find the signal in 30 to 50 seconds.

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Contents RV Digital Satellite Antenna May also be packaged asReplacement Parts OperationLowering Antenna to Travel Position DOsTroubleshooting Assembly & InstallationSupplies Needed If Antenna Does Not Rotate or Is Difficult to RotateDigital Elevation Sensor Roof Connections Inside RVHandle LengthCutting Shaft Length Roof Template Point to Back of RV Parts List Digital Elevation Sensor Interior Wall plate FigureCause Damage to the Product RP-RM46Parts Views RP-35RMPage Specifications Antenna & Mount
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