Winegard MS-1002 manual Recommendations For Installing, Coax Cable, Antenna Mounting Instructions

ANTENNA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Attach mounting bracket to bottom of antenna as shown in Figure 1 and mount antenna on mast. The tab on the plastic screw and notch on the bracket ensure a secure connection. Use center set of holes on bracket. Tighten U-bolt. Connect downlead to jack on antenna, slide weather boot over boot collar.

FIGURE 1

(NON-AMPLIFIED)

STEP 2. Attach downlead from antenna to TV set.

(AMPLIFIED MODELS) If using the power supply, follow these steps.

STEP2. Attach “F” connector on downlead cable to power injector jack marked “ANTENNA”. See figure 2.

STEP 3. Attach “F” connector on cable from analog TV/ DTV receivers to power injector jack marked “TV”. See figure 2.

TIPS:

If splitting the signal to multiple TVs or combining with another signal source, it is strongly recommended that the power injector be installed between the antenna and the splitter/combiner input. In this case, the cable connection from the “TV” jack of the power injector goes to the splitter input or valid combiner input. Use splitters rated from 54-806 MHz or wider bandwidth (commonly 5-1000 MHz) for over-the-air television signal distribution.

Additional distribution/inline amplifiers must be installed FOLLOWING the TV output of the power injector, NOT on the downlead cable line connecting to the ANTENNA port. Check TV picture quality, if the power injector LED is glowing when powered, and antenna alignment prior to adding additional line amplifiers.

To maximize the operating life of the amplifier, install the power injector close to the TV receiver (if only one will be used with the antenna) or the first signal split. A maximum antenna-to-power injector length of 150 feet RG-6 or 150 feet RG-59 is acceptable.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLING

FIGURE 2

DOWNLEAD COAX CABLE	ANT.
FROM PREAMP OR
AMPLIFIED ANTENNA
AC ADAPTOR
SUPPLIED
	POWER
	IN

6’ STANDARD COAX CABLE (SUPPLIED)

POWER

INJECTOR

TV

COAX CABLE TO DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL

LED CONVERTER BOX, DISTRIBUTION AMP OR SPLITTER (SYSTEM)

COAX CABLE

Minimum Bending Radius: (RG-59/U,RG-6/U type) 3 inch radius. Tighter bends will cause shorts and change impedance.

Pulling Tension: (Winegard CL-2700, CL-2800) 75 pounds maximum. Leave no tension on cable after it is installed.

Staples or Clamps: The use of flat staples with coax cable is damaging to the cable. Only round headed staples can be used. Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable evenly about the circumference without crushing the cable.

Exposure to High Heat: Maximum temperature limit 80°C (176°F). Keep cable away from heating vents,

STEP 4. Connect one “F” connector on supplied black RG-6 cable to power injector jack marked “PWR IN”. Connect the other “F” connector on supplied RG-6 cable to jack on supplied AC (Wall Adaptor). See Figure 2.

STEP 5. Mount power injector to wall using supplied screws. Plug in AC wall transformer to household wall outlet.

water heaters.

Crushing: Coax should not be installed in a manner that would allow it to be crushed. The coax should not be stuffed or wedged into areas where the cable could be pinched.

Exposure to Moisture: Cable jacket will withstand most outdoor environments. However, connections and splices must be sealed against water entry.

Rev. 1/09