Winegard RM-9947, RM-9946 operation manual To ANY Surfaces Until YOU Test Your Unit

5. Cut the cable wrap approximately four (4) inches away from point where it enters the cable-entry plate, Figure 7, 7A. This allows proper sealant coverage. Do not damage cables when cutting away the cable wrap. (The cable wrap protects and keeps together in one unit the coaxial cable, electrical cable and 8 wire data cable.) After cutting, wrap the outer cable wrap with electrical tape as shown, Figure 7, 7A. Push cable through cable entry point on roof. Do not damage cable. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT AT THIS TIME.

6. Pre-drill 1/8” holes for cable entry plate. Fasten down with screws provided. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT.

FIGURE 7, RM-9946

Cable wrap. Cut 4” away before putting under cable- entry plate.

8 wire data cable

Coax cable

Electrical cable

Electrical tape, wrapped at cut line.

FIGURE 7A, RM-9947

Cable wrap. Cut 4” away before putting under cable-entry plate.

8 wire data cable

Coax cable

Electrical cable

Electrical tape, wrapped at cut line.

7.Install the vent tube on the back of the mount base (This is the side opposite the word FRONT). The hole for the vent

tube is shown in Figure 8. CAUTION: DO NOT seal hole in vent tube. Put sealant around the outside of the vent tube, approximately 1/2 inch from end. Push the vent tube into the hole, Figure 8. The sealant will seal the hole as you push in. Leave approximately 2 to 2-1/2 inches of the vent tube extending from the hole. DO NOT APPLY SEALANT

TO ANY SURFACES UNTIL YOU TEST YOUR UNIT.

FIGURE 8

Vent tube hole Vent tube Sealant

1/2”

8. Assemble dish and backup structure using bolts	FIGURE 9
and nuts provided, Figure 9.

9. Install cover using the following steps. Refer to Figure 10 for parts.

• Press nylon inserts (# 4) into square holes in bracket (# 5).

• Slide bracket onto unit. Dish must be in stowed position.

• Fasten bracket to turret using threading cutting screws (# 2).

NOTE: Figure 10A shows cover bracket installed on unit.

• Place cover (# 3) over bracket (# 5).

• Line up holes in cover to nylon inserts (# 4).

• Secure cover using screws (# 1).

FIGURE 10	FIGURE 10A
	#3
	Cover
#1	#2
Phillips	Hex
Head Screws	Head
#4	Screws
Nylon
Inserts
#5
Cover
Bracket

TEST UNIT TO BE SURE IT OPERATES PROPERLY BEFORE YOU APPLY ANY SEALANT!

Use a sealant compatible with your roof material.

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