RCA VH126N Installing and Programming the Indoor Control Unit, Install the antenna/cable

Mast nose

Drive unit

Support mast

Lower bracket

Guy wire

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten to the point that you deform the mast, since this will reduce its strength. Mast diameters of 1.25” to 2” (3-5cm) may be used. The 1.5” (3.8cm) size or larger is recommended for unguyed masts over 6’ long, or where large antennas are used. If guy wires are used, fasten two through each of the two holes of the lower bracket.

Step 3: Install the antenna/cable

1.Insert the 2 U-bolts through the back of the rotor section of the drive unit.

2.Place the remaining 2 brackets over the ends of the U-bolts.

3.Put the nuts with attached lock washers on the very end of the U-bolts to keep the brackets in place.

4.Position the brackets and nuts/washers so that they leave just enough room for the antenna mast to go through.

Note: Use no more than 3” of antenna mast between the rotor and the antenna itself.

5.Lower the antenna mast between the brackets and the rotor. Tighten the nuts. Moderate tightening with a 7/16” wrench will cause the teeth to grip the mast securely.

6.After connecting the antenna lead-in cable to the antenna, fasten it to the antenna mast using stand-off insulators (not included) as shown. Provide a generous loop at the drive unit.

7.Attach the lead-in cable to the support mast with stand-off insulators (not included) approximately every four feet.

8.Tape the rotator control cable directly to the support mast.

Installing and Programming the Indoor Control Unit

Step 1: Set up to the control unit

1.Determine the length of cable needed to run between the outdoor and indoor units. Cut the cable to that length.

2.Strip about 1/2” of the jacket off the end of each wire.

1/2"

3 wire #3 to #3

2 wire #2 to #2

1 wire #1 to #1

3.Insert each bare wire into the connector plate on the control unit’s back panel as shown below.

	Antenna
Stand-off
	Antenna
Loop to allow	mast (3”)
full turn of antenna
	Drive
	unit
	Control cable
Stand-off
	Tape to mast
Antenna	Support mast
lead-in cable

4.Release jacket to secure on connector.

IMPORTANT: The unit must be wired correctly. Damage can result from improper wiring.

5.Plug power cord of the control unit into AC outlet.

6.Turn on the unit.

The CHANNEL on the front panel reads 0, and the ANT POSITION display reads 00.