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Manual Winegard RM-9947

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Page 2 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

2 WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (Not applicable to mount and antenna) CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Dangerous voltageinside enclosure...

Page 3 - Table of Contents; OPERATION; FCC PART 15 STATEMENTS; Tools needed for installation:

3 Table of Contents OPERATION Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4Wallplate Control Panel ....................................................................................

Page 4 - Introduction; DIRECTV; Introduction/How Does Digital Satellite TV Work?; ANTENNA

4 Your new Winegard RV Digital Satellite System is aneasy-to-install, easy-to-use satellite TV reception sys-tem. Because it mounts on the top of your recreationalvehicle, it goes where you go and provides quality re-ception of digital satellite signal in the continentalUnited States only . Check wi...

Page 5 - Wall plate control panel description; ARROW RIGHT

5 ANTENNA POWER Enter Power Stow Manual Cancel Wall plate control panel description 1. DISPLAY: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows instructions and warnings to operator. 12. RED LED: Shows Antenna elevated from stow position (any degree from stow). 2. POWER: Turns system on or off when pressed. To t...

Page 6 - Automatic System Operation; This is typical of first time; The receiver MUST BE

6 Automatic System Operation After parking and leveling vehicle, look for trees, buildings, hills or mountains that might block the satellite signal. ABOUT YOUR RECEIVER: If you have a DISH Network TM receiver, be sure your system (RM-9946) is set to receive DISH Network satellites. If you have a DI...

Page 7 - DON’T UNDERSTAND A MENU?

7 DON’T UNDERSTAND A MENU? If you see a menu in the display you do not under-stand, press POWER for two seconds to exit thatmenu. NOTE 1: The system can move directly to any of the availablesatellites, if you have a clear view, after the initialsearch routine at a location. The display will show the...

Page 8 - Manual Operation; Preparing for travel — stowing the dish

8 Manual Operation ANTENNA POWER Enter Power Stow Manual Cancel Wall Plate Controller At any time during any operation, the system may be put in manual controloperation mode by pressing the MANUAL button on the wall plate controller. WHEN USING THE MANUAL MODE, THE SYSTEM WILL LOSEINFORMATION. You w...

Page 9 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Parts included

9 Parts/Specifications/Warranty Electronics Specifications Primary Power ................................. +12 VDCPower Consumption ........................... 3 ampsOperating Temperature Interior ................................... 32° to 120°FExterior ............................... -10° to +130°F...

Page 10 - Installation requirements; FIGURE 1; FIGURE 2

10 Installation requirements FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 To install the Winegard Automatic Digital Satellite Dish, checkwith your RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may already bepre-wired for this system, and/or may have a reinforced roofarea available.1. Choose a location on the roof that will allow the dis...

Page 11 - Mounting motorized dish assembly on roof

11 1. Position the roof template on the vehicle roof and drill 1/8” holes for the screws. DO NOT drill clear through into interior of vehicle . The screws fasten mount to the roof only. Be sure the roof can securely hold system. 2. Place base plate gasket under the base before screwing unit down. Se...

Page 13 - TEST UNIT TO BE SURE IT OPERATES PROPERLY; BEFORE; YOU APPLY ANY SEALANT!

13 8. Assemble dish and backup structure using bolts 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 t...

Page 14 - Mounting interior wall plate controller; DO NOT SHORTEN the length of this cable.; If you need to extend the cables

14 Mounting interior wall plate controller Inside your vehicle, choose a convenient location for the wall plate controller. Considerwiring layout, ease of viewing the information on the readout and distance from your tele-vision set. The wall plate uses only 8-conductor cable. Power goes to unit on ...

Page 15 - Wiring; the dish will SCRAPE THE ROOF OF YOUR VEHICLE!; For proper operation:; NOTE: Before you operate your system —

15 Wiring Wiring the system: This unit requires a +12 VDC fused circuit. Unit draws up to 3 amps. The unit uses sophisti-cated microprocessor technology and needs “clean” (filtered) power to function properly. DO NOT USE power designated to operate a +12 VDC lighting circuit from the con-verter, or ...

Page 16 - Antenna

16 46 cm Reflector, White P.N. 2745282 (4) Flat Head Bolts (White) P.N. 2160362 LB-1000: STANDARDSINGLE LNBFLB-2000: OPTIONALDUAL LNBF * Roller P.N. 2200460 Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 xx 2.5" P.N. 2160237Nylock Nut 14 - 20 P.N. 2160220 (not shown) Feed Arm P.N. 2744946 Backup Frame P.N. 2744939 Pivot ...

Page 17 - Base Assembly

17 SpringP.N. 2160818 Electronics tophousing, P.N.3100675includes screws,P.N. 2160154 Electronics bottomhousing only(P.N. 3100676) GasketP.N. 2240056 Seal P.N. 2200852 Pivot ShaftP.N. 2590344 Roll PinP.N. 2160842 Rotate GearP.N. 2200469 HubP.N. 3100736 Worm/Shaft Assem-blyP.N. 2754099 Motor HousingP...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting the system; Display Messages/Problems

19 Troubleshooting the system Some of the problems we are troubleshooting here are marked withthis symbol. For these problems, we advise you to seek professionalservice. Contact the retailer or dealer where you purchased this sys-tem, or call Winegard Technical Support at 1/800/-788-4417, Mondaythro...

Page 20 - Troubleshooting tips; DO NOT drive with the dish in the up position!

20 Troubleshooting tips 1. Check fuse on supply circuit (power source for system). If +12 VDC is present, check the mo-torized unit on roof. Remove white plasticcover on the mount. Remove electronicshousing cover and check the main board, J8connector, for +12 VDC and ground. If there isvoltage prese...