AntennaTek Signal Commander 500 User manual

AntennaTek, Inc.
425 S. Bowen, #4
Longmont, CO 80501
[phone] FAX [phone]
www.antennatek.com
OWNER'S MANUAL
Form: manv8
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR: MOD 500
- INSTALLATION
- OPERATION
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING
- WARRANTY
SIGNAL COMMANDER
®

SECTION I INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS:
ALL MODELS
Qty. Description
1 Head Assembly
1 Lift Mechanism Assembly
1 15' Coaxial Cable
1 6' Coaxial Cable
1 Coaxial Coupling
1 75 Ohm Wall Mount Power Supply
1 Ceiling Plate
1 Rotation Handle
1 Elevation Handle Assembly
10 #8x1" Hex Head Sheet Metal Screws
4 #8X3/4" Round Head Screws
2 Groove Pins
2 E Clips
MODEL 250, 350 & 500
1 Amplifier (Inside the Head Assembly)
2nd TV Kit (Mod 350 & 500)
1 2nd TV Power Supply With 12 V Outlet
2 Coax Cables
Cable TV Kit (Model 500)
1 Cable TV Plate
1 Coax Cable
4 #8 X3/4" Round Head Screws
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED:
Mechanical Installation
- Electric Drill (1/2" capacity)
- Drill bits: 1/16" and 1/2" Dia.
- 1-1/2" Diameter Hole Saw
- Phillips screwdrivers
- Extension Cord
- Combination Wrenches (2)
- Tape Measure or Ruler
- Hacksaw
- Pliers or Vise Grips
Electrical Installation
- DC Polarity Indicator or Ohm Meter
- Sabre Saw
- Crimping tool
Supplies
- Non-hardening Caulking Compound or
Silicone
- Electrical Tape
- Electrical Wire 16 AWG or Heavier
- Electrical Box if not Already Installed
WARNING
Driving with the antenna
raised or partially raised will
demage your antenna and
void your warranty
ThismanualcontainsinformationonthefollowingSignalCommander® 6000modelsandaccessories;themodel
you have purchased is clearly marked on the front of this manual.
MODEL 150 Non-Amplified Antenna
MODEL 250 Amplified Antenna
MODEL 350 Amplified, 2nd TV Ready
MODEL 500 Amplified, 2nd TV & Cable TV Ready
Accessories:
2nd TV Kit 2nd TV Power Supply & Coax Cables (for Models 350, 500)
Cable TV Kit Outside Plate & Cable (For Model 500)
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1. installation Planning
A. Pre-wired Vehicles
Followtheinstructionsinthismanualinconjuctionwith
theRVmanufacture'srecommendationstolocateand
install the Signal Commander Antenna and power
supply.
B. All other Vehicles
Location of the antenna must allow antenna head to
pointtowardstherearofthevehiclewhenrestinginthe
travelposition,andmustclearallroofmountedequip-
ment when being raised, lowered or rotated. the roof
should not be more than 5.0" thick.
The inside ceiling must be clear of obstructions to
ceilingplateandhandle.Forthecleanestinstallation,
itisrecommendedthatthecoaxialcableenterthrough
theroof and behidden insidea closet. The wall of the
closet can be used to mount the power supply.
Locating the antenna close to the television receiver
and the 12 Volt DC power source will simplify the
installation. Power supplies should be flush mounted
in standard electrical boxes. Assure that the 12 Volt
source is limited by a 7.5A fuse maximum.
Power supplies should not be connected to existing
circuitswithfansormotorsasthismaycauseinterfer-
encetothe television, damage theantenna amplifier,
and void the warranty.
IfyourmodelsupportscableTVconnection(seepage
2forModelsandaccessories),thecableTVplatecan
be installed in your vehicle's convenience bay or
externally on the side of the vehicle.
2. Installation
WARNING!
Electricity Kills!
Power lines may be overhead.
Care must be taken when installing or
raising the antenna.
Before drilling, care must be taken not
to damage any wiring that may be lo-
cated between the vehicle roof and
ceiling.
Step1:Tapethedrilltemplatetotheroofofthevehicle
in the position where the antenna will be installed.
Note: The arrow must point towards the
rear of the vehicle. 5 feet of rear
ward clearance is required.
Step 2: Using a 1-1/2" diameter hole saw, cut a hole
through the roof and ceiling for the center shaft.
Step 3: Drill one 1/2" diameter hole through the roof
only for the coaxial cable.
Step4:Drilltenmountingscrewholes1/16"diameter,
approximately 1" deep. Remove drill template and
clean around mounting area.
Step 5: Measure the thickness of the roof. Using the
tableandillustrationsonpage4,cuttheelevationshaft
androtationhandletothecorrectlengthforthevehicle’s
roof.
Step 6: Caulk the bottom of the baseplate with a
liberal amount of non-hardening, sealing compound,
thenpositionandattach theliftmechanismtotheroof
withten #8x1"pan headsheetmetalscrews.Sealthe
edgesofthebaseplateandthetopofthescrewswith
sealing compound. Keep sealing compound away
from the surface between base plate and pivot plate.
Step 7: Mount antenna head to lift arm mechanism
using two 1/4"x2-1/4" grove pins and “E” clips.
Step8:Connectthecoaxialcabletotheantennahead
andtighten.Slidetherubberbootovertheconnection.
Step 9: Attach the other end of the coaxial cable from
the antenna to the 15' coaxial cable. Feed the cable
through the base plate hub into the inside of the
vehicle. Makesure there isadequate cable available
forfreerotationofthe antenna.Routethecable tothe
primary power supply location. Fill the hub hole with
sealing compound , seal around the hole, slide the
rubber boot over the baseplate hub and seal the boot
and the coaxial cable.
NOTE: If a roof wedge is used to level
the antenna you need to seal the roof
wedge also.
Step 10: Locate the ceiling plate over the rotation
handle with pointers aligned and slide assembly over
shaft in ceiling. Mark hole positions and remove rota-
tion handle. Mount ceiling plate in place using four
#8x3/4" long round head screws.
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Roof Elev. Shaft Rot. Handle
Thickness Length Length
1" Min. 2 1/4" 1/2"
1 1/2" 2 3/4" 1"
2" 3 1/4" 1 1/2"
2 1/2" 3 3/4" 2"
3 4 1/4" 2 1/2"
3 1/2" 4 3/4" 3"
4" 5 1/4" 3 1/2"
4 1/2" 5 3/4" 4"
5" 6 1/4" Max NO CHANGE
Step 11: Assemble rotation handle, spring, washer
and elevating handle (See illustration). Slide all parts
over shaft and tighten the screw in the elevation
handle.
Step 12: Operate the lift and rotate mechanisms to
checkforcorrectoperation(SeeSectionII-Operating
Instructions).
Step13:Thepowersupplyis designedforinstallation
in any standard electrical box. To mount the power
supply cut a hole in the wall and install the electrical
box.Place the power supply switch in the "OFF" posi-
tion.Runtwowires#14AWGorhavierfroma12Volt
DC power source to the rear of the power supply.
Assure that the 12 Volt DC power source current is
limited to 7.5A at 12Volt DC.
Warning: Use of this power supply with any prod-
uct other than AntennaTek Amplified RV antenna
could result in fire or other damage.
Crimp the quick disconnects onto thewiresandpush
wiresontotabsonthecircuitboard(seepowersupply
illustration for correct polarity). Place switch in the
"ON" position and notice the red LED illuminate. This
indicates correct polarity. Place switch in the "OFF"
positiontoavoidanyshortcircuitswhilemakingcable
connections
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Step 14: Connect the coaxial cable from the antenna
to the connector marked "Antenna" on the rear of the
powersupply.
Step 15: To connect the second power supply avail-
able as an optional accessory for the model 500, run
two # 14 AWG or havier wires from a 7.5A limitted 12
Volt DC power source and connect to the rear of the
power supply. Insulate the DC connections with wire
nuts and insulating tape.
CAUTION: The red wire is positive (+)
The white wire is negative (-)
Attachacoaxcablefromtherearofthesecondpower
supply to the connector marked 2nd TV in the rear of
the primary power supply.
Step16:ThecableTVkitisavailableasanaccessory
forthemodel500.Usingthecableplateasatemplate,
mark the center hole and four screw holes. Drill the
center hole using a 1/2" bit. Attach one end of a coax
cabletothecenterconnectorontherearoftheprimary
powersupply;theotherendofthecoaxtotheconnec-
tor in the rear of the cable plate.
Caulk the cable plate using non-hardening sealing
compound and attach using four #8x3/4" long round
head screws.
Step17:Placethepowersupply(s)insidetheelectrical
box(s) and mount flash with 2 # 6x3/4" flat head
screws. Attach the coaxial cable(s) to the front of the
power supply(s) and connect to the television set(s).
Place Switch in the ON position.
MAINTENANCE:
Lubricate the gears and the "O" ring on the elevating
shaft assembly at least twice yearly or as required.
With the antenna in the down position remove the
7/8-14 plug and spray a liberal amount of silicon
lubricantonthegearsandthe"O"ring.Installthe 7/8-
14 plug over the gear and tighten. Remove the arrow
cliponthegearhousingandspraysiliconlubricantinto
hole. Install the arrow clip.
Warning:
Use of this power supply with any product
other than AntennaTek amplified RV an-
tenna could result in fire or other damage.
To Cable TV
Warning:
Do not connect high current devices
to 12 Volt receptacle.
Maximum current rating of this recep-
tacle is: 7.5 Amps at 12 Volt DC.
To +12V DC
To Antenna
To 2nd TV
To GRND
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SECTION II OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. To Raise & Rotate Antenna
A : Rotate elevation handle clockwise. A clicking
sound will occur when the antenna is completely
extended.
B: Switch ON the main power supply (amplified mod-
els only). Note red LED indicator illuminated. This
indicates amplified reception.
C: Switch ON the television and tune in a suitable
station.
Pull rotation handle down to disengage gear from
ceiling plate and rotate antenna until the picture and
sound are clearest.
NOTE: For the Model 500, if external cable TV is
connected, turning your power supply OFF will route
cable TV to all attached TV's.
2. To Lower Antenna
A: Pull rotation handle down to disengage gear from
ceilingplateandrotatetheantennauntilthepointeron
the ceiling plate is aligned with the pointer on the
rotationhandle.Rotateelevationhandlecounter-clock-
wise until you hear the antenna touch the roof (resis-
tance will be felt in the handle).
WARNING: Lowering the antenna with the point-
ers misaligned may damage the antenna.
B:Youmaywanttoswitchyourmainpowersupplyoff.
Amplified reception is possible while driving if your
antenna is in the full down position.
C: Model500only. If external cableTVis connected,
disconnect and attach protective cap.
Warning: Vehicle must not be driven with antenna in raised or partially
raised position. Worm gear or worm breakage may result.
Elevation handle turns, but an-
tenna does not raise or lower
Antenna will not rotate
LED on power supply does not
light up
Picture not clear
Note:Signalsmaybeinterfered
with if the antenna is too close
to obstructions such as build-
ings or trees.
Handle loose
Stripped gears
Rotation handle engaged to ceil-
ing plate
Obstruction when raised
Friction adjustment
Installation (caulking)
Coax cable too tight
Switch off
DC power
Coax cable shorted
Television
Wiring
Antenna cables
Powersupply
Antenna or Vehicle location
Tighten screw
Replace gears
Pull down to disengage from ceil-
ing plate
Remove obstruction
Adjust center lock nut
Remove excessive caulkin be-
tween base and pivot plates
Adjust cable
Turn switch on
Check 12 V supply, & polarity
Replace coaxial cable
Tune in or change station
See installation steps 14 & 16
Coaxcablegoingtoantennahead
should have 12V DC, between
center conductor and outside
shield.
Switch on (or off if you are too
close to TV transmitter)
Raiseandrotateantenna,ormove
vehicle
SECTION III TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Amplified Head Assembly
Non-Amplified Head ASM
Groove Pin
Pin
Upper Pivot
Cap Nut
"E" Clip
Grommet
Upper Arm
Lower Arm
Coax Cable
Boot
Worm Gear
7/8-14 Plug
Elev. Shaft Assembly
Small O-Ring
Aluminum Gear Housing
Large O-Ring
Disc Washer
#8x1" Screw
Base Plate
3/4" Nylon Washer
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Rotation Handle
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Washer
Elev. Handle
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Coax Cable Assembly 15'
Coax Cable Assembly 6'
12V DC Power Supply
- Non Amplified / 2nd TV
- Single TV (Mod 200)
- Two TV (Mod 300)
- Two TV + Cable Ready
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NEWZEALAND
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SECTION IV EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM
KIT P/N
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Knowyourrightsandresponsibilitiesbeforeoperating
this product! Please read the "limited warranty" pro-
videdbelowcarefully.Improperoperationandmainte-
nance, abuse, neglect, etc. will void your warranty.
AntennaTek, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Duration:
One year (365 days) from date of purchase.
2. Who gives the warranty?
AntennaTek, Inc. (the "Company")
3. Who receives this warranty?
The original purchaser (the "Purchaser"), other than
for the purpose of resale, of the Signal Commander
Antenna.
4. What is covered under this warranty?
A.Repairorreplacementatnocharge,partsfoundby
the Company to be defective, provided that the Com-
panyreceivesnoticeofthedefectwithinthreehundred
sixtyfive(365)daysfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.
B. Payment of reasonable freight charges incurred to
repairorreplacethedefectivepart,aspre-authorized
bytheCompanyviaan "AuthorizationtoReturn"form.
Expedited shipment or shipment other than that of-
fered by the Company is available as an optional,
customer paid service.
5. What is not covered under this warranty?
A. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PAR-
TICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOONEYEAR
FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE
SIGNAL COMMANDER® ANTENNA. LIABILITY
FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, UNDER ANY
AND ALL WARRANTIES IS EXCLUDED.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
impliedwarrantylasts,ordonotallowtheexclusionor
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
B. Any failure that results from accident, purchasers'
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or failure to
operate and use the product in accordance with the
instructions provided in the owner's manual supplied
with the product.
C.Any laborcharges,traveltime, ormileageincurred
as a result of installing the replacement part.
D.Anyfailurethatresultsfromimproperinstallationof
the product.
E. Any component not sold or manufactured by the
company.
6. Responsibilities of purchaser under this war-
ranty.
A. Provide proof of purchase to qualify for credits
under provisions of coverage.
B. Promptly notify the seller, or alternately the Com-
pany, of any claim hereunder.
C. Obtain Authorization to Return from the Company
and return the product to the Company: AntennaTek,
Inc.,P.O.Box851,Longmont, Colorado 80502-0851.
D. Use reasonable care in the maintenance, opera-
tion,useandstorageoftheproductinaccordancewith
the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
SECTION V WARRANTY
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