to compensate for roof/ceiling slope, be sure to allow for this extra thickness. You may add an extension to the directional handle for thicker roofs. Each extension will increase the length of the directional handle by
STEP 15. Press the directional handle onto the hub. Point the arrow on the directional handle towards the rotate/lock lever to orient to the splines.
STEP16.Install the washer and nut on the
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
WITH ROOF WEDGE
Measure from top
of roof wedge to ceiling.
TOP OF
ROOF WEDGE
➤
CEILING ➤ 
WITHOUT ROOF WEDGE
Measure from top of roof to ceiling.
TOP OF
ROOF
➤
CEILING
➤
Plastic
Plug
Spacer
Spring
Worm
Gear
Threaded Rod
threaded rod. Tighten the nut enough to snug the directional handle to the hub.
STEP 17. IF YOU ARE USING AN EXTENSION, adjust the total length of the directional handle and extension by cutting the directional handle. After adjusting parts for proper roof thickness, glue the extension to the directional handle. Use ABS (plastic pipe) glue.
NOTE: For roofs thicker that
Hubhex shaft will be needed. Contact Winegard Company for this part.
CUTTING SHAFT LENGTH, Figure 3F: Flip down handle on the elevating crank handle. Slide elevating crank handle up shaft until snug against directional handle. Mark the elevating shaft at inside bottom surface of crank handle housing, Figure 12. Cut shaft at mark, after removing crank handle. Reinstall crank.
See template on reverse side.
Ceiling Plate
Directional 
Handle
STEP 18. Check system for proper operation. Elevate dish with crank handle. A minimum of 14 turns is needed to elevate dish. Then, move directional handle with dish elevated. Directional handle should turn freely. If possible, have someone watch to make sure coax does not bind or interfere with dish movement.
FIGURE 12
Elevating shaft
Cut elevating 
shaft at inside 
surface of
crank handle
housing; shaft
goes through
opening by
screw.
Crank Handle
8
