OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
®
RV DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM
Models RD-4600 & RD-4646
U.S. PATENT NOS. 5,532,710
and 5,554,998
Made in U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:
INSTALL POINT
OF BASE
TOWARD FRONT
OF VEHICLE!
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood St. • Burlington, IA 52601-2000
319/754-0600 • FAX 319/754-0787
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2001 2451099 Rev. 6/05/01
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STEP 4. Attach reflector to backup
assembly as shown in Figure 2.
(4) 5/16-18 x 5/8"
Flat Head Bolt
(4) 5/16"
Flat Washer
NOTE: Make sure that coax cable
fits between the reflector and the
fixed feed arm.
(4) 5/16-18
Hex Nut
The mount is designed to fit roofs 1" to 4 3/4" thick. If roof is less than 4 3/4" thick, cut elevating shft and directional
handle to size. (See table below.) If roof is more than 4 3/4" thick, contact Winegard Company.
CAUTION: IF YOU ARE USING THE RW-1000 ROOF WEDGE, ADD 1/2" TO ELEVATING SHAFT LENGTH
GIVEN BELOW, BUT NOT TO THE DIRECTIONAL HANDLE.
Directional
Handle
ROOF
THICKNESS
ELEVATING SHAFT
LENGTH
W/RW-1000
DIRECTIONAL
HANDLE LENGTH
4 3/4"
4 1/2"
4 1/4"
4"
6 1/4"
6"
RP-4200 req.
RP-4200 req.
6 1/4"
6"
5 3/8"
5"
5 3/4"
5 1/2"
5 1/4"
5"
4 3/4"
4 1/2"
4 1/4"
4"
3 3/4"
3 1/2"
3 1/4"
3"
5 3/4"
5 1/2"
5 1/4"
5"
4 3/4"
4 1/2"
4 1/4"
4"
3 9/16"
3 3/8"
3 1/16"
2 3/4"
2 3/8"
2 1/16"
1 3/4"
1 3/8"
1"
2 3/4"
2 1/2"
2 1/4"
2"
4 3/4"
4 1/2"
4 1/4"
4"
3 3/4"
3 1/2"
3 1/4"
3"
1 3/4"
1 1/2"
1 1/4"
3 3/4"
3 1/2"
3"
2 3/4"
FIGURE 2
Rev. 6/05/01
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STEP 5. Mount antenna and lift on roof in travel position. Apply a liberal
amount of approved nonhardening sealing compound on bottom of base
plate and roof area around hole. See Figure 3. Secure base plate with
screws provided.
Cable clamp on gear housing.
Make sure there is 16" of
coax between the cable
clamp on the gear housing
and the one 3" in front of
base plate. TOO MUCH OR
TOO LITTLE WILL CAUSE
DAMAGE TO COAX.
CAUTION:
DO NOT GET
SEALING COMPOUND ON
BEARING SURFACE BETWEEN
BASE PLATE AND ROTATING
GEAR HOUSING. DO NOT
PAINTTOPOFBASEPLATEOR
AROUND ROTATING GEAR
HOUSING.
NOTE: Applynon-hardeningsealing
compound between Base Plate and
roof of vehicle.
Attach cable clamp here.
3" min.
FIGURE 3
CE-1000
#10 x 1" Screws
STEP 6. Attach cable clamp to the coax cable 16" from the cable clamp
on the gear housing.
STEP 7. Attach cable clamp to roof 3" in front of baseplate as shown in
Figure 3, use 7/16" flat washer between screw head and clamp, apply
sealing compound over mounting screw head.
Downlead
STEP 8. Feed downlead throught the roof using a Model CE-1000 cover
plate (included with hardware), Figure 3A. Weatherproof cable entry by
applying sealant under lip of roof-thru plate and where cable enters roof.
Attach plate to roof with screws provided. Apply sealant over screws and
around edge of roof-thru plate, making sure cable entry is sealed. Secure
cables as necessary to prevent whipping. DO NOT MAKE CONNECTION
ON TOP OF ROOF unless there is no other option, it is very difficult to
weatherproofoutsideconnection. Ifdownleadconnectionismadeon
top of roof make sure to weatherproof connection!
from antenna
Downlead
connects to
satellite
FS-8100 male-to-male
F-connector
(if required)
receiver
FIGURE 3A
STEP 9. Assemble ceiling plate, directional handle and crank handle as
shown in Figure 5. The circled numbers indicate placement from the
ceiling down. Example: The ceiling plate 1 is located next to the ceiling.
The elevation crank handle 8 is farthest from the ceiling. The number
also indicates sequence of assembly.
INSIDE RV
NOTE: When installing polyethylene shim, # 3, page 5, slide shim onto
shaft as far as it will go. Then slide directional handle up over shaft
and shim and onto the gear housing. Two shims are supplied in case
one is not enough to create a snug fit between directional handle and
gear housing.
CAUTION: USE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING THE ELEVATING
CRANK. ONCE SCREW TOUCHES SHAFT, TIGHTEN ONLY 1/4
TURN MORE. SCREW SIMPLY HOLDS ELEVATING CRANK ON.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
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FIGURE 8
CAUTION: After INITIAL
INSTALLATION,
1
Ceiling Plate
the antenna SHOULD ROTATE
APPROXIMATELY 360
DEGREES FROM TRAVEL
POSITION.
The pointer on the
POINT TO
FRONT OF RV
DIRECTIONAL HANDLE
should point towards the
ROTATION CLAMP when in
TRAVEL POSITION.
ASSEMBLED VIEW
3
Directional
HandleExtension
2
(4) #10 Phillips Flat
Head Screws
4
Directional
Handle
ALIGN
POINTER WITH
ANTENNA
TRAVEL
POSITION
5
ELEVATING
CRANK HANDLE
(When installed,
extends 2-1/4"
from ceiling).
Snap Handle
into base
when not in use.
Rotation
Clamp
POINTER
MUST POINT
TO CENTER
OF ROTA-
TION CLAMP
WHEN IN
CAUTION: THE
TRAVEL
POSITION
ANTENNA MUST BE IN
THE TRAVEL POSITION
BEFORE ALIGNING THE
DIRECTIONAL HANDLE,
AND CEILING PLATE.
POINT TO
FRONT OF RV
Tighten screw snugly
FIGURE 4
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OPERATION
STEP 1. Using a compass, determine which direction is North. It is recommended that
you step outside to perform this step. Standing in or near coach/RV can give you an
incorrect reading. The more accurately you determine North, the easier it will be to find the
satellite(s).
Directional
Handle
Elevating Crank
Directional Handle
Pointer
Directional Dial
FIGURE 5
Rotation Clamp
STEP 2. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position.
STEP 3. Turn directional dial (see Figure 5) until the arrow is pointing North.
STEP 4. Unsnap elevation crank and turn (clockwise) in direction of "UP" arrow, about
14 - 15 turns or until some resistance is met.
STEP 5. Turn receiver ON, and access installation menus to determine antenna elevation
and direction/heading.
STEP 6. Move rotation clamp to the ROTATE position. Turn directional handle until pointer
on directional handle is pointing in direction indicated by the receiver. Example: If receiver
says point antenna at 145° then rotate directional handle so that pointer is pointing at 145°
on the directional dial.
ELEVATION
14 - 16o
TURNS CCW
STEP 7. Refer to table below and turn elevation crank
counter clockwise (CCW) the number of turns indicated to
get the elevation shown by the receiver. One full turn
equals approximately 7° of elevation change.
NONE
1/2
1
17 - 19o
20 - 22o
23 - 26o
27 - 29o
30 - 32o
33 - 36o
37 - 39o
40 - 43o
44 - 46o
47 - 50o
51 - 53o
54 - 57o
58 - 60o
61 - 64o
65 - 67o
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
5
5-1/2
6
6-1/2
7
7-1/2
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TUNING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE
STEP 8. Yourreceivershouldindicateitisreceivingasignal. Totuneyour
antenna for the best picture slowly move the antenna left, then right until
you have found the position that gives the highest signal strength. It is
important to turn the antenna slowly; since the signal is digital the
receiver takes a few seconds to lock on.
STEP 9. Place rotation clamp in the LOCK position. This prevents the
antenna from moving and losing the signal.
STEP 10. Slowly raise then lower the antenna until you have peaked the
signal. You are now ready to watch satellite TV!
LOWERING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION
STEP 1. Set rotation clamp to the ROTATE position.
STEP 2. Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with
the rotation clamp.
STEP 3. Turnelevatingcrank(counterclockwise)indirectionof"DOWN"
arrow until resistance is met. The number of turns will vary according to
the elevation angle the antenna was set to.
STEP 4. Move rotation clamp to the LOCK position. Antenna is now
locked in travel position.
STEP 5. Snap elevation crank into place.
CAUTION: UNDER NO CONDITIONS LOWER ANTENNA IN ANY
POSITION EXCEPT TRAVEL POSITION.
DO’S
1. Do check parking location for obstructions before raising antenna.
2. Do carefully raise, lower and rotate - if difficult, check for cause.
3. Do rotate slowly when searching for the satellite(s) and check fine tuning
on TV set to make sure it is properly adjusted.
4. Do lower antenna before moving vehicle.
5. Activate programming by calling programming service for your receiver.
DON’T’S 1. Don't move RV/coach with the antenna in the UP position. This will
VOID your warranty. This may also cause damage to your roof.
2. Don’t force elevating crank up or down. Check for cause of trouble.
3. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.
4. Don’t apply paint over top of base plate or anywhere on lift.
5. Don't apply sealing compound on gear housing.
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MAINTENANCE
MOUNT LUBRICATION
To lubricate the mount, apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to
the elevating gear, the lubricant hole and between the gear housing and
baseplate. Run the antenna up/down and rotate the antenna to distribute
the lubricant. See Figure 6.
Remove cap and spray
lubricant into the lubricate
hole. Be sure place cap
firmly back on.
Spray lubricant
here on elevation gear
Spray lubricant
around edges
FIGURE 6
LUBRICATING RUBBER QUAD RING
Lubricate rubber quad ring on elevating shaft which is below worm gear
with silicone spray lubricant at least twice yearly (Figure 8). This will keep
quad ring from becoming brittle which could result in leaks down elevating
shaft.
WAVE WASHER
FLAT WASHER
ELEVATING SHAFT
WORM GEAR
FIGURE 7
RUBBER QUAD RING
LOWER BEARING SURFACE
ELEVATING SHAFT & WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove rotating gear housing from base
plate or remove antenna from roof to replace the shaft & worm gear
assembly.
STEP 1. Lower antenna to travel position. Loosen screw on elevating
crank, remove crank, spring, directional handle. Parts list page 12.
STEP 2. Remove hex nuts, cable clip, and washer from bolt holding
elevating tube in rotating gear housing and remove bolt. Parts list page 10.
STEP 3. Removeplasticplugfromtopofrotatinggearhousing, disengage
elevating gear, remove elevating shaft assembly. Parts list page 10.
STEP 4. Lubricate worm gear assembly on new elevating shaft assembly
with spray silicone lubricant. Make sure wave washer, flat washer and
quad ring areon lowerbearing(Figure7)andinsertassemblyinhousing.
STEP 5. Reinstall plastic plug in top of housing. Gears will mesh
automatically once elevating crank is turned.
STEP 6. Reinstallbolt,hexnuts,cableclipandwashersthatholdelevating
tube in rotating gear housing.
STEP 7. Replace directional handle, spring and elevating crank. Make
sure set screw contacts flat surface on shaft before tightening.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO PICTURE
1. Check that you have a clear line of sight to the satellite (no trees,
buildings, etc.).
2. Check that you have the TV set tuned for the correct channel 3 or 4
(same channel as output of receiver).
Antenna Reflector at 900
3. Double check that you have entered the correct zip code into the
receiver. If zip code is wrong, this can cause you to look in the wrong
direction/elevation for the satellite.
4. Check that there are no obstructions blocking the view of the satellites.
Thesignalfromthesatellite(s)WILLNOTpassthroughtrees,buildings,
mountains etc. Remember that the antenna has a 240 offset, this
means that when the antenna is straight up and down (900) it is looking
240 into the sky. See Figure 8.
5. Check connections at receiver, TV, and antenna.
6. Check TV. Does it receive pictures from off-air TV stations/VCR?
7. Retune system for best picture per procedure on page 7.
8. Inspect antenna. Make sure that it has not been damaged. If antenna
is even slightly bent, the receiver may not receive any signal.
9. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
240 look angle
LNBF
FIGURE 8
ANTENNA DOES NOT OR IS HARD TO ROTATE
1. Inspectantennaonroof. Makesurethatmounthasnotbeendamaged.
2. Check for caulking between gear housing and baseplate.
3. Lubricate mount per procedure on page 8.
4. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
ANTENNA DOES NOT OR IS HARD TO RAISE
1. Inspectantennaonroof. Makesurethatmounthasnotbeendamaged.
2. Check for caulking on elevating shaft.
3. Lubricate elevating shaft per procedure on page 8.
4. Contact Dealer or Winegard Service Department.
WARRANTY REPAIR WORK
Before you have warranty work done on the system, make sure the
company/person performing the work has been approved by Winegard
Company. Ifnot,contactWinegardCo.(1-800-288-8094)beforeproceeding.
The Winegard warranty covers only the mount, antenna and LNBF. For
receiver warranty, refer to the manufacturer's warranty.
ORDERING REPAIR PARTS
Repair parts are available at many RV dealers and/or service centers
throughout the country. Or you can call Winegard Company
1-800-288-8094 (credit cards accepted).
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PARTS LIST
46cm (18") Reflector, White
P.N. 2745304
(4) 5/16" Hex Nut
P.N. 2160230
(4) 5/16" Flat Washer
P.N. 2160027
(2) 1/4-20 Hex Nut,
Nylock P.N. 2160220
(4) 1/4" Flat Washer
P.N. 2160039
Backup
P.N. 2745348
(5) E-Clip
P.N. 5160818
(2) 1/4-20 X 1.75" Hex
Bolt P.N. 2160238
Digital Elevation
Device, If attached
the 1/4-20 x 1.75 Hex
Bolts are replaced
with 1/4-20 x 2" Hex
Bolts
(3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin
P.N. 2160814
Bumper Assembly
P.N. 3750823
(2)1/4-20X1.75"BOLT
P.N. 2160238
(2) 1/4" Flat Washer
P.N. 2160039
1/4-20 X 2.5" Hex Bolt
P.N. 2160237
(4) 1/4-20 Hex Nut,
Nylock P.N. 2160220
(2) 1/4" Flat Washer
P.N. 2160024
REAR VIEW
Plastic Plug
P.N. 2200045
Model RP-3000
Elevating Gear
Elevating Tube
P.N. 3506038
Aluminum Gear
Housing
P.N. 3100520
(10) #10 x 1" Hex Head
Screw P.N. 2160178
Aluminum Baseplate
P.N. 3100524
RD-4610 Only
Washer
Model RP-4000
Worm Gear &
Retaining Plug
See replacement
procedure on page 8.
Nylon Bearing
P.N. 3200656
P.N. 3200657
Retaining Nut
P.N. 2200047
(requires 15/16"
socket wrench)
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PARTS LIST
(4) Flat Head Bolts
(white) P.N. 2160361
LNBFisattachedtopivotarmwith:
1/4-20 x 1/2" Cap Screw
P.N. 2160240
LNBF
P.N. 2780161
1/4-20 Nylock Hex Nut
P.N. 2160220
(2) 1/4" Washer
P.N. 2160024
(3) 1/4 x 2-5/16" Pin
P.N. 2160814
(2) Travel Link
P.N. 2745050
LNBF Pivot Arm
P.N. 2745059
Spring
P.N. 2160820
(not shown
for clarity)
Fixed Feed Arm
P.N. 2745063
(4) Nylon Bearing
P.N. 2200726
(not shown
Travel Alignment Bracket
P.N. 2745061
for clarity)
(2) Cable Clamp
P.N. 2200060
(4) 1/4-20 Hex Nut,
Nylock P.N. 2160220
(2) 1/4 x 1-7/8" Pin
P.N. 2160694
Coaxial Cable
RD-4600 20'
P.N. 2753025
(5) E-Clips
P.N. 5160818
RD-4646 76"
P.N. 2753064
Rev 5/99
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PARTS LIST
INTERIOR HARDWARE KIT
RK-CEIL
Base
onal Dial
(4) #10 Phillip Flat
Head Screws
Azimuth Lock
Azimuth Lock Knob
Directional
Handle
Extension
Washer
#10 x 3/8" Phillips
Directional Handle
CRANK HANDLE KIT
RK-HAND
#8-32
x
3/8"
Phillips Screw
Crank Handle Base
#8-32 Square Nut
Crank Handle
Knob
#10 x 3/8" Phillips Screw
Washer
Rev. 6/05/01
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SPECIFICATIONS
ANTENNA & MOUNT
Height when raised
27.25" max.
Height in the travel position
Operating radius
Roof space required
LNB
12.0" max.
17" (34" diameter circle)
19.5" x 31"
Compatible with DSS® and DISH NetworkTM
Weight
13 lbs. max.
Color
White
Antenna height
Antenna width
F/D
20.9"
19.5"
0.59
Offset angle
24o
Frequency range
Gain:
10.95 - 12.75 GHz
11.2 GHz
12.1 GHz
12.6 GHz
33.22 dBi
33.89 dBi
34.23 dBi
73%
Aperture efficiency
Cross polarization (on axis)
*Beamwidth at -3 dB
*Beamwidth at -10 dB
Wind loading
Shipping weight:
-21 dB
3.5o
7.0o
Up to hurricane force
16 lbs.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation.
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ANTENNA/LIFT/LNBF TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product (excluding receiver) against any defects in materials or
workmanship within two (2) yeares from date of purchase. No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim
is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown, please contact Winegard
Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000, telephone 319-754-0600).
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty
covers parts, but does not cover any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited
warranty does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper
installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard,
usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or
corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain.
The Two Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and
freightchargesprepaidtoyourWinegarddealerforrepairorreturntoourfactoryattheaboveaddress. Winegarddealers
will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you, without charge, the product which failed due to defective
material or workmanship.
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and
Winegardshallnotbeliableforincidentalorconsequentialdamageorcommercialloss, orfromanyotherlossordamage
except as set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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RD-4600/4646 TEMPLATE
Roof Template Goes Here
1-3/4" DIA.
DRILL COMPLETELY
THROUGH CEILING
TOWARD FRONT
OF VEHICLE
1/8" DRILL BIT
10 HOLES. DO NOT
DRILL THROUGH CEILING.
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