WINEGARD®
Model TR-3500 Tripod Mount
Model
Remove contents from carton. Put stakes in appropriate pocket on the storage bag. Place compass and level in small pocket.
1. Set up tripod in an area with a clear view of the sky
—south west or
2.Place bubble level on top of mount pipe and use adjust- able legs to level. After leveling, remove bubble level.
3.Slide satellite antenna onto pole and secure on pole. Use ground stakes to stabilize mount if necessary.
BUBBLE LEVEL
MOUNT PIPE
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BRACKET | SCREW, 14 X ½ AB | |
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TRIPOD LEG
ELEVATION ANGLE | STAKE |
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Depending on your location, satellites will be at an eleva- |
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tion angle between 30° and 60°. Southern states point |
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more toward 60°, northern states point more toward 30°. |
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FINDING THE SATELLITE | WASHER | ¼ X 1.75 |
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1. Be sure to connect the cables to the TV, receiver and | NYLOCK NUT |
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antenna before accessing satellite signal, and connect to | PIVOT FOOT | |
your power source. |
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2. Check the instruction manual that came with your re- |
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ceiver to determine how to access the |
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meter. | POSITION |
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The signal meter shows you when you have locked onto a |
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satellite broadcast signal and gives the signal strength. Be |
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sure you select your type of dish antenna — pointing coor- |
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dinates will depend on the type of dish you have. |
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3.Azimuth value is determined by the local zip code of your location. Enter into your receiver menu.
4.Rotate compass dial until azimuth value aligns with the blue arrow.
5.Turn compass to align red pointer arrow to red “N”.
6.Point satellite dish in same direction as the blue arrow.
PUT STAKE THROUGH
HOLE IN LEG BRACKET,
PUSH INTO GROUND
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 •
