Winegard MV-3500 manual Connecting one receiver, Connecting two receivers, Connecting the receiver

Installation • Wiring

Connecting the receiver —

Connecting one receiver

1.Connect the coax cable from the MV-3500 to the “SATELLITE IN” on the receiver.

Connecting two receivers

1.Connect the coax cable coming from the MV- 3500 to the “ SATELLITE IN” input on the primary receiver. The primary receiver is the reciever used most often.

2.Run a second cable through the empty Heyco opening and connect to the ground block-type feed through and connect the other end of this cable to “Satellite IN” input on the second re- ceiver.

GROUND BLOCK

CUSTOMER/INSTALLER

PROVIDES COAX

Initializing & replacing the dome after connecting the receiver(s) —

1.Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc- tions and with a clear view of the satellite.

2.Power up unit, turn on receiver. The unit may take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellite signal. The GPS is also initializing at this time. After the GPS initializes, the unit will begin searching for the correct satellite.

3.If the GPS does not initialize at this time, turn off the unit. You may need to move the GPS antenna to a different location on your roof. After you move the GPS, DO NOT SECURE TO ROOF.

4.TEST YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE SECURING THE GPS ANTENNA. Make sure the TV/receiver have the correct satellite.

5.After the correct satellite has been found, secure GPS antenna by removing adhesive backing and securing to roof.

6.Install dome. NOTE: After connectors are tight- ened, apply bead of silicone around the connector where the exterior hex nut touches the base and around the cables where they enter the connector on the exterior of the unit. See drawing below. If second receiver is not used, apply sili- cone to seal center hole of third connector. See drawing below.

PRIMARY

RECEIVER

USED ONLY WITH

A SECONDARY

RECEIVER

CONNECTOR

UNIT BASE

APPLY SILICONE BEAD AT BASE OF CONNECTOR

APPLY SILICONE BEAD IN HOLE WHERE COAX ENTERS

7.Insert bolts and washers in holes on dome rim.

SEE “INSTALLING DOME” below.

Installing Dome —

Insert bolts and washers (2 for each bolt) in holes on dome rim. Be sure bolt is vertical; not tilted to side. Tighten to thick- ness of top washer. Top washer will compress, as in drawing below.

5/16” HEX HEAD BOLT RUBBER WASHERS

	TOP
5/16” HEX	WASHER
HEAD	BOTTOM
BOLT	WASHER

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