Step 9: Mounting Antenna to Mast
A. Loosen nuts on the main boom and brace mast clamps. B. Slide both mast clamps over the mast pointing the front of the antenna (small end) towards stations and tighten the
boom brace mast clamp securely.
C.Let the main boom mast clamp slide down the mast until the boom brace supports the main boom.
D. Tighten the main boom mast clamp securely.
(See Figure 8 for correct mast clamp assembly)
Step 10: To prevent wind whipping, the 75 ohm coaxial cable downlead may be secured to the mast by either taping it or use of plastic wire ties.
HOW TO PROVIDE LIGHTNING
PROTECTION FOR TV ANTENNA
AND SET
Step 1. Mount the lightning arrestor or 75 ohm coaxial ground- ing block as close as possible to where the 75 ohm coaxial cable downlead enters the house. See Figure 9.
Step 2. The ground wires for both the
mast and the
Step 3. The
NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four or moure feet into the earth. Consult a TV serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
Fig. 8 | MAST CLAMP |
| HEX NUT |
| MAST CLAMP |
| INSERT |
MASTING 2" OD MAX.
Fig. 9 | Example of antenna grounding as per |
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 |
Antenna Lead
In Wire
| Ground |
| Clamp |
Electric | Antenna |
Service | |
Equipment | Discharge Unit |
| (NEC Section |
| (May substitute a 75 ohm |
| Coax Grounding Block) |
| Grounding Conductors |
| (NEC Section |
| Ground |
| Clamps |
| Power Service Grounding |
| Electrode System |
| (NEC Art 250, Part H) |
| NEC - National Electrical Code |
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or workmanship within 90 (ninety) days from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, IA
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard, usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environ- ments such as salt spray and acid rain.
The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Win- egard dealer for return to our factory for repair or replacement. Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship.
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss, or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Rev. 2/08
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 Rev3
