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WINEGARD
HOME DIGITAL SATELLITE ANTENNA
Model DS-4248, DS-3118
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
WHEN INSTALLING THIS ANTENNA, AVOID
CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES,
LIGHTS AND POWER CIRCUITS. CONTACT
WITHPOWERLINES, LIGHTS,ANDCIRCUITS
MAY BE FATAL.
ANTENNA GROUNDING
PARTS LIST
Theantennaandcoaxcablethatconnectstothereceiver
are required to comply with local installation codes and
the appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), especially article 820.
CODE QTY PART #
DESCRIPTION
A
B
C
D
E
1
1
2745265
2745441
18" (46 cm) Reflector
Back-up/Feed Support Assy.
RG-6 Coaxial Cable
Mount Pipe/Roof Bracket
Single LNBF Models Only
Dual LNBF Models Only
Hardware Package
not supplied
1
1
1
1
2745404
2780197
2780185
2762417
MOUNT DISCLAIMER
To insure maximum safety, Winegard recommends
no roof or wall installations be attempted without a
professionalengineer'sstructuralanalysis. Localzoning
and/or building codes and insurance companies may
requirearchitectorstructuralengineeringapprovalprior
toinstallation. Itisthepurchaser'sresponsibilitytoverify
that the above steps are taken.
HARDWARE PACKAGE PART #3762449
CODE QTY PART #
DESCRIPTION
1/4-20 Hex Nut
1/4-20 x 5/8" Carriage Bolt
10-32 Flange Hex Nut
10-32 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
4
4
1
1
2160228
2160340
2160217
2160346
Inspectthepackageandconfirmthatallpartsarepresent.
If any parts are missing, please contact Winegard
Company at 1-800-288-8094.
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STEP 3. Adjustmountpipesothatitisplumbvertically.
See Figure 5.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
STEP 1. After confirming that you have a clear line-of-
sight from where you wish to mount the antenna, you
mustdeterminehowyouaregoingtomounttheantenna
and run your coax downlead to your receiver. Figure 3
shows a typical home installation. As indicated in the
figure, you must ground both the antenna and the coax
downlead before it enters your home. You can order all
the accessories through Winegard or they can be found
at most hardware stores.
STEP 1. Assemble antenna as shown in Figure 1,
except for LNBF and base/tube assembly.
FIGURE 5
90o VERTICAL
STEP 2. Feed coaxial cable(s) through feed arm as
shown in Figure 1.
STEP 3. Attach LNBF to feed arm. See Figure 1.
SITE SELECTION
STEP 1. Using the digital satellite receiver determine
yourazimuth(direction)andelevation. Refertoreceiver
manual to perform this step.
FIGURE 3
STEP 2. After you have determined your azimuth and
elevation step outside to find the best location for the
antenna. You will need a compass and a protractor or
another means of determining elevation. Remember
that the antenna must have a clear line-of-sight to the
satellites. See Figure 2. The satellite signal will NOT
travel through buildings, heavy tree cover and other
obstructions.
Antenna
STEP 4. Set antenna onto mount pipe. See Figure 1.
STEP 5. Feed coaxial cable(s) up through the mount
pipe and through the LNBF feed. See Figure 1.
SW-0030
STEP 6. Attach coaxial cable(s) to LNBF. See Fig. 1.
STEP 7. Attach LNBF to antenna. See Figure 1.
Cable Clips
Receiver
GB-8100 (single)
GB-8200 (dual)
Ground Block
TV
FIGURE 1
STEP 8. Set elevation on antenna; align colored edge
of clamp with degree marking. See Figure 6.
GK-4025
Ground Wire
STEP 9. Run coax cable to point where you plan to
enter the house. Be sure to secure the cable so that
it will not flap in the wind (Cable Clips Model SW-0030
are ideal for this task).
A
GR-0004
Ground Rod
B
[2]
[1]
STEP 2. Attachthemountfoottowall(roof,mast,etc.,)
making sure that the mount foot is vertical (90o). See
Figure 4. Attach ground wire to mount foot (wrap wire
between bolt/lag screw and mount foot).
FIGURE 6
Azimuth
Angle
Bolts
E
Elevation
Bolts
[2]
[3]
FIGURE 4
C
90o Vertical
6" Level
[4]
NOTE: The DS-4248/DS-3118 satellite dish and LNB are
compatiblewiththeDISH® DISH300systemandDIRECTV®
satellite systems.
D
This unit may be used with:
DISH Satellites: 61.5o, 110o, 119o, 129o, 148o
DIRECTV Satellites: 101o, 119o
Bell TV™ Satellites: 82o, 92o
Align locating edge
with look angle value
(38° shown)
NOT GOOD
CORRECT
NOT GOOD
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