Installing the Power Supply, Cont.
3Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the “ANTENNA” port on the power supply, and tighten until fingertight. (The coax cable should have been routed through the ceiling and wall to the chosen wall plate location.) If the connector is removed before routing the coax cable, see page 9 for help
4If hooking up the antenna to a second television, connect another coax cable from the “SET 2” port on the back of the power supply to the “Antenna In” port on the second television. If hooking up a cable input, connect the cable from the cable input to the “CABLE” port on the back of the power supply.
5Mount the power supply in wall with the provided screws.
6Connect the 72” coax cable from the coax port on the front of the power supply to the “Antenna In” coax port on the TV.
7Press the “ON” switch on the front of the power supply, and check that the light is on.
Checking the Operation of the Power Supply
1Tune the television receiver to the nearest station, and rotate the antenna for the best picture and sound.
2This unit is equipped with a polyswitch, a current limiting device, which will shut down +12 VDC if there is a direct short between the antenna and power supply. The green indicator light will not light. Once short is eliminated, the device will reset itself.
Maintenance
Lubricate gears
Use silicone spray to lubricate gears. Never use
| Operation | |
1 Raising Antenna |
| 2 Turning on Power Supply |
Turn the elevating |
| Turn power supply on to |
crank clockwise |
| use either front or rear |
in “UP” direction |
| output of the TV outlet. |
about 13 turns |
| Neither outlet will work |
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or until some |
| unless the power supply |
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On/Off Button
ON OFF
Lubricate here 15/16” Cap around elevating
gear
resistance to turning | switch is on. |
is noted. |
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Troubleshooting
Do not install couplers, splitters, etc. between the power supply and the antenna. Installation of any item on the downlead may cause a short in the system. The downlead supplies +12 VDC to the preamp in the antenna.
3Rotating Antenna for Best Picture
Make sure the antenna is in | Ceiling |
the “UP”/deployed position. | Plate |
4Lowering Antenna to Travel Position
Rotate the antenna until the pointer on the directional handle aligns with the pointer on the ceiling plate. Turn elevating
The power supply should be turned OFF when connecting/disconnecting cables to power supply and antenna but should be turned ON when testing for voltage.
Pull down with both hands |
to disengage ceiling plate. |
For analog signals, rotate
crank counterclockwise in the “DOWN” direction about 13 turns or until some resistance is noted. The antenna is now in the travel position.
Testing System | TEST POINT #1 |
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| +12 VDC at Antenna |
2nd Set
No +12 VDC at this point
for best picture. For digital signals, run a channel scan to find the best signal.
NOTE Antenna reception may vary based on transmitting antenna tower height, lobe pattern of the transmitter, height of the receiving
antenna, weather conditions and terrain on receiving path including trees, buildings and hills.
Lower the antenna to the travel position before traveling!
1 | Make sure TV set is working properly. |
2 | Switch power supply ON and OFF while checking for |
| difference in picture quality. If there is no difference, |
| continue with step 3. |
3 | Disconnect the cable from the antenna, and check for +12 |
| VDC at Test Point #1. If there is +12 VDC at Test Point #1, |
| there may be a problem with the antenna. |
TEST POINT #2
+12 VDC at
Antenna Jack
| Do |
| Don’t |
1 | Check parking location for obstructions before | 1 | Don’t force the elevating crank up or down or rotate |
| raising the antenna. |
| the directional handle hard against stops. |
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2 | Carefully raise, lower, and rotate the antenna. If | 2 | Don’t travel with the antenna in the up/deployed |
| position. Stow the antenna before traveling or when | ||
| having trouble, check for obstructions. |
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4 If there is NO +12 VDC at Test Point #1, reconnect cable |
to antenna. Remove power supply from wall, and visually |
inspect for burned/broken parts. If there are ANY broken/ |
burned parts, replace power supply. |
Ground | +12 VDC |
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| wind speeds reach +113 km/h, or you will void your | |
3 | Rotate slowly when selecting a station, and check | warranty. | |
| the | 3 Don’t leave the antenna partially deployed. | |
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4 | Lower the antenna to the travel position before | 4 Don’t apply sealant over the top of the base plate. |
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| moving the vehicle. | ||
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5Disconnect cable from antenna jack on power supply. Check for +12 VDC at Test Point 2. If +12 VDC is present, there is a problem with the cable connecting the power supply to the antenna. Repair/replace cable.
6If +12 VDC is not present at Test Point # 2, be sure the green indicator light is ON. If not, check the polarity of the ground and +12 VDC source wires to make sure there are 12VDC present. If there is still no +12 VDC, replace power supply.
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