Winegard SENSAR III ANTENNA User manual

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WINEGARD®
INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL (All Models)
MADE IN U.S.A.
(Sensar® III head - U.S. Patent D500,496)
(WINGMAN® - U.S. Patent D612,369)
(Sensar® IV head - U.S. Patent D620,483)
WINEGARD®SENSAR®ANTENNAS
• Increases UHF performance up to 100%
• FREE digital programming
• Installs in minutes -
no tools required
•RV-WING – White, RV •GS-WING – Gray, Residential
Sensar only Sensar with
Wingman
VHF UHF VHF UHF
Excellent
Digital
Reception
Great
Digital
Reception
Digital Reception
Sensar vs Sensar with Wingman
Channels
14-51
Channels
2-13 Channels 14-51
Channels
2-13
SENSAR®III ANTENNA
SENSAR®III ANTENNA
WITH WINGMAN®
ACCESSORY
Printed in U.S.A. Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, Iowa 52601-2000 © Winegard Company, 2004, 2006 2452013 REV9 5/13
SENSAR®ANTENNA
WITH WINGMAN®-
SENSAR® IV ANTENNA

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NOTE: Maintain a minimum of 10" from the edge of the roof or any
obstruction (16" must be maintained if installing a Sensar IV). Check
with your dealer or the manufacturer for information about options
in the roof for mounting the antenna. A reinforced roof area, or a
prewired coax cable, may be available. For sloped/round roofs, use
Winegard Model RW-2000 exterior roof wedge, to level installation. An
interior wedge, IW-5000, is also available.
STEP 2: Using template on our website at http://www.winegard.com/
kbase/upload/sensar_template.pdf drill 1-3/4" hole through roof and
ceiling of vehicle. Be careful not to damage any wiring between roof and
ceiling.
STEP 3: Drill 1/2" hole for cable entry through roof of vehicle only. DO
NOT DRILL THROUGH CEILING. Route cable through ceiling and wall to
power supply location.
STEP 4: The mount is designed to t roofs from 1" to 4-3/4" thick. As
supplied, the mount will t a roof 4-3/4" thick. If roof is less than 4-3/4"
thick, cut elevating shaft and directional handle to size, steps shown
in gures 2, 3, 4 and 5. If roof is more than 4-3/4" thick (max. 7"), a
directional handle extension is needed. Order Winegard Model
EK-1036, Directional Handle Extension.
IMPORTANT: The handle and extension must be glued together after
checking that you have the correct length. The handle will not work
properly if it is not glued together! (PVC glue is recommended; for your
safety, use according to manufacturer's directions.)
NOTE: If using roof wedge RW-2000 or interior wedge IW-5000, put in
place before installing base plate or interior hardware.
2452013-Installation/Operation
STEP 1: Choose location for antenna. Figure 1 illustrates placement of the Sensar, showing it in travel position.
You must be able to raise and rotate antenna without interfering with other roof-mounted equipment. Make sure
inside ceiling area is clear to mount ceiling plate.
STEP 5: Center elevating shaft in hole on
roof. Temporarily secure base plate to roof
with two screws provided. (Do not apply
sealant at this time). Inside unit, make a
mark on the shaft 1-1/2” below ceiling and cut
shaft on this mark. See gure 2.
After cutting elevating shaft, push directional
handle up into ceiling over shaft being careful
to align keys inside directional handle onto
keyways on bottom of gear housing. (NOTE:
The keys only line up one way; do not force.
TIP: Pointer on directional handle should
point toward back of coach if properly
installed.) Make sure directional handle is snug
against bottom of baseplate. Measure distance
between the bottom of the recess on the handle
to the ceiling. See gure 3. Pull handle back
down and transfer this dimension to the shaft
end of the directional handle. Mark it and cut it
off here, g. 4.
If EK-1036 (directional handle extension) is
used, DO NOT CUT EK-1036 extension. Cut
excess length from directional handle only. The
handle and extension must be glued together
after checking that you have the correct length,
g. 5.
FIGURE 1
10" Minimum
Distance
If installing a Sensar® IV, a
minimum distance of 16" must
be maintained from the edge of the
roof and from the nearest obstruction.
10" 10"
10"
To Nearest
Obstruction
10"
2′
2′
10"
FRONT OF VEHICLE

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ALL MODELS
STEP 6: Attach antenna head to lift tubes with two (2)
steel pins, Figure 6. Align holes in leveling bracket on
back of antenna head with holes in lift tubes, insert
pins and secure in place with (2) E-clips. Use pliers
and get a rm grip on E-clips. Fit clips into groove
on pins and snap into place.
STEP 7: On models made before March, 2004,
attach coax connector to jack on back of antenna
head, slide weather boot into place over boot collar;
shown in Figure 7A. On models made after March,
2004, attach weather resistant coax connector to jack
on back of antenna head; shown in Figure 7B.
STEP 8: 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, Figure 8. Secure
base plate with screws provided. Apply sealing
compound over mounting screws, Figure 8.
STEP 9: Lay ceiling plate on top of directional
handle with pointers aligned and slide assembly over
rotating base shaft in ceiling. Make pilot holes in
ceiling. Mount ceiling plate with directional handle
in place with screws provided, Figure 9.
STEP 10: Assemble directional handle, spring, nylon
bearing, directional handle decal and elevating crank
as shown in exploded view in Figure 9. Remove
backing from crank cover decal and press rmly
inside directional handle. Slide all parts over elevating
shaft and install elevating crank so set screw is on
one of the six at sides of elevating shaft before
tightening screw.
WARNING: Once set screw touches shaft, tighten
only 1/4 turn more. Set screw simply holds
elevating crank on. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
NON-AMPLIFIED MODELS ONLY
STEP 11: Run downlead to TV set location and make
connection to antenna terminals of TV set.
Coax Connection
FIGURE 7B
NOTE:
Apply non-hardening
sealing compound
such as Butyl
caulking between
Base
Plate and roof
of vehicle
CAUTION:
Do not get sealing compound on bearing surface between base
plate and Rotating Gear Housing. Do not paint top of Base
Plate or around Rotating Gear Housing.
FIGURE 8 CEILING PLATE
DIRECTIONAL
HANDLE
SPRING
DECAL
NYLON BEARING
ELEVATING CRANK
FIGURE 9
POINT TO REAR
OF COACH
FIGURE 6 Leveling Bracket
(2) Steel Pins
Lift Tubes
(2) E-Clips
Antenna
Head
FIGURE 7A Weather
Boot
Coax Connection
Boot Collar

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Cable Input
Set 2
Output
Antenna
Downlead
AMPLIFIED MODELS ONLY
STEP 11: Select location for wall plate. Run two
coax cables (RG-6 type recommended) (three if set 2
jack is going to be used) between locations and install
connectors on each end. Mark cables so "cable
input", "TV output" "Set 2" may be identied.
Antenna downlead and ltered 12 VDC power source
will also be needed at inside wall plate/power supply
location.
STEP 12: The wall plate/power supply assembly
may be ush mounted in most standard electrical
boxes. To ush mount cut a hole in wall to t the box.
Run 2 #12 wires between wall plate/power supply
and ltered 12 VDC source and route downlead cable
to this location.
CAUTION
THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD BE TURNED OFF
WHEN CONNECTING CABLES/WIRES TO POWER
SUPPLY. SEE FIGURE 14.
STEP 13: Make 12 volt connection to wall plate/pow-
er supply, Figure 10. Install terminals on wires from
ltered 12 VDC source, Figure 11. Crimp terminals
with appropriate crimping tool or equivalent, Figure
12. Push wires onto tabs on terminal board as shown
in Figure 10. If in doubt as to the polarity of the wires,
connect them temporarily to tabs on circuit board and
press ON switch on front of wall plate; if light comes
on, polarity is correct, Figure 10.
STEP 14: Install connectors on downlead, set 2 and
cable input cables as shown on page 6. Attach down-
lead cable to jack on wall plate/power supply marked
antenna, Figure 13. Attach cable going to set 2 output
to jack on power supply marked SET 2. Attach cable
coming from cable input to jack on power supply
marked CABLE.
STEP 15: Mount power supply in wall with screws
provided and attach TV set cable to jack on front of
power supply/wall plate. Press ON switch on front of
wall plate and check that light is on, Figure 14.
CHECKING OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY
1. Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate
antenna for best picture and sound.
2. Press OFF switch on power supply. Picture on TV
should be considerably degraded with power off.
3. This unit is equipped with a polyswitch, (current
limiting device), which will shut down +12 VDC if
there is a direct short between antenna and power
supply. Green indicator light will not light. Once short
is eliminated, device will reset itself.
ADDING OPTIONAL AMPLIFIED WALLPLATE TO
NON-AMPLIFIED RV/TV INSTALLATION
Model RA-7596 solid state TV signal amplier works
with any non-amplied RV/TV antenna. Improves
picture quality. Uses +12 VDC; has on/off switch,
indicator light, set 2 output, cable input and +12 VDC
receptacle.
-12 VDC
(Ground)
FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14
WARNING
DO NOT connect high
current devices such
as hair dryers to this
receptacle. Maximum
current rating of this
receptacle is 8 amps at
+12 VDC.
FIGURE 11
Connector
Ferrule
Crimp Here
1/4" #12 Wire
Remove 1/4" of insulation
from #12 wire.
Connector
Insulation
FIGURE 10
+12 VDC
Rev. 8/10

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RAISING ANTENNA TO OPERATING POSITION
Turn elevating crank (clockwise) in “UP” direction
about 13 turns or until some resistance to turning is
noted.
AMPLIFIED MODELS ONLY
Turn power supply ON to use either front or rear
TV outlet. Neither outlet will work unless power
supply switch is ON.
ROTATING ANTENNA FOR BEST PICTURE
Make sure antenna is
in “UP” position. Pull
down with both hands to
disengage ceiling plate.
Rotate for best picture.
LOWERING ANTENNA TO TRAVEL POSITION
Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle
aligns with pointer on ceiling plate. Turn elevating
crank (counter clockwise) in “DOWN” direction about
13 turns or until resistance is noted. Antenna is now
locked in travel position.
IMPORTANT: Under no conditions should the
antenna be raised while traveling.
DO’S
1. Check parking location for obstructions before raising
antenna.
2. Carefully raise, lower and rotate. If this is difcult, check
for cause.
3. Rotate slowly when selecting station and check ne
tuning on TV set to make sure it is properly adjusted.
4. Lower antenna before moving vehicle.
DONT'S
1. Don’t force elevating crank up or down.
2. Don’t rotate directional handle hard against stops.
3. Don’t travel with lift in up position.
4. Don’t leave lift part way up or down.
5. Don’t apply sealing compound or paint over top of base
plate or anywhere on lift.
LUBRICATION (Done 3-4 times annually)
STEP 1: To lubricate the elevating gear, apply a
liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the
elevating gear with the lift in the down position (see
illustration). Run the lift up and down to distribute the
lubricant over gears.
STEP 2: Two times yearly, or in the event rotating the
antenna becomes difcult, normal operation can be
restored by lubricating the bearing surface between
the rotating gear housing and the base plate. Any
silicone lubricant spray may be used. Elevate
antenna and remove plastic plug from rotating gear
housing as shown. Spray lubricant into hole and
around edges of gear housing. Rotate gear housing
until lubricant coats bearing surfaces and antenna
rotates freely.
LUBRICATING RUBBER QUAD RING
Lubricate rubber quad ring on elevating
shaft which is below worm gear with
silicone spray lubricant at least twice
yearly. This will keep quad ring from
becoming brittle which could result
in leaks down elevating shaft. Refer
to page 7 for removing worm gear
assembly. Item #7 on parts explosion.
DO NOT connect high
current devices such
as hair dryers to this
receptacle. Maximum
current rating of this
receptacle is 8 amps at
+12 VDC.
OPERATION MANUAL (All Models)
WINEGARD SENSAR ANTENNAS
®®
Wave
Washer
Flat
Washer
Rubber
Ring

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR RV/TV ANTENNA IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
Step 1. Strip outer cover back 1/2"* from end of cable. Fray braid back as far as outer
cover will allow.
Step 2. Trim braid close to outer cover and remove 1/4"* of inner insulation being
careful not to nick center conductor. Make sure no foil or braid can touch center
conductor.
Step 3. Slide connector tip between braid and inner insulation (braid and foil, on foil
shield cable) and push connector on cable as far as it will go. Crimp built-in ferrule with
proper crimping tool. Hex connector requires hex crimping tool. Do Not crush cable
out-of-round.
*If installing in very hot weather, increase these dimensions 1/8".
WARNING
Do not install couplers, splitters, etc. between the
power supply and the antenna. Installation of any
item on the downlead may cause a short in the
system. The downlead supplies +12 VDC to the
preamp in the antenna.
Turning power supply on sends +12 VDC up
cable to antenna. Voltage energizes transistors on
amplier in antenna head. TV signal comes back
down cable to outlets.
TO TEST SYSTEM, Figure 2
1. Make sure TV set is working properly.
2. Switch power supply ON and OFF watching
for difference in picture quality. If there is NO
difference, use following steps.
CAUTION: The power supply should be turned
OFF when connecting/disconnecting cables to
power supply and antenna, but should be turned
ON when testing for voltage.
3. Disconnect cable from antenna and check for
+12 VDC at Test Point #1. If there is +12 VDC, the
power supply is OK. Replace antenna.
4. If there is NO +12 VDC at Test Point #1,
reconnect cable to antenna. Remove power supply
from wall and visually inspect for burned/broken
parts. If there are ANY broken/burned parts,
replace power supply.
5. Disconnect cable from antenna jack on power
supply. Check for +12 VDC at Test Point 2. If
+12 VDC is present, there is a cable problem
connecting the power supply to the antenna.
Repair/replace cable.
6. If +12 VDC is not present at Test Point # 2, be
sure the green indicator light is ON. If not, check
the polarity of the red/white wires and the +12 VDC
source. If there is still no +12 VDC, replace power
supply.
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS, Figure 1
Figure 2
INSTALLING F-CONNECTORS ON COAXIAL CABLE
TEST POINT #1
+12 VDC at Antenna
White
GND.
2ND Set
No +12 VDC
at this point
Set 2
Connection
+12 VDC
at
Antenna
Jack
TEST
POINT #2
Red
+12 VDC
2ND Set
Hook Up
No +12 VDC
at this point
Antenna
Connection
Amplied
TV Signal
GND.
White
Set 2
+12VDC
Red
+12 VDC
Figure 1
Rev. 8/10

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Worm Gear
& 12.25" Hex
Elevating Shaft
Assembly w/
Wave Washer
Flat Washer
"O" Ring
Worm Gear Nut
WHITE
Directional Handle
Ceiling Plate
4 Screws
Spring
Decal
ORDERING REPAIR PARTS
Repair parts are available at many RV dealers and/or service centers throughout the country. If you don't have
a dealer/service center near you, call Winegard Company at 1-800-288-8094. All major credit cards accepted.
Parts are available only in the packages shown here. Order by the Model No. of the package needed.
Example: To order the elevating gear, order RP-3000. Tax, shipping and handling additional.
Rev. 11/09
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PACKAGE MODEL NO.
RV-WING
Digital
Accessory
1
RP-RV04
4 Rivets for
Wingman
1a
** Use 3/32 Allen Wrench for set screw.
* Remove/tighten with 15/16" 12 socket.
RP-2658
12
Nylon Bearing
11
Spring
RP-6822
Base Plate
10 Screws
Rubber Boot
RP-3523
9
RP-0154
5
Boot
RP-3000
6
Elevating Gear
RP-4000
7
RP-6300
10
IVORY
Directional Handle
Ceiling Plate
4 Screws
Spring
Decal
RP-6200
10
RW-2000
Roof Wedge
15
Interior Wedge
16 IW-5012
EK-1036
Directional
Handle
Extension
17 11
8
9
12
8
10
13
Flat Washer
Wave
Washer
Rubber
Quad Ring
6
Use boot for coax connection
on models made before 3/2004.
7
14
2
8
PACKAGE MODEL NO.
RP-2049
Gear Housing
2 Pins
Bearing
Nut *
Bearing
O-Ring Seal
Retaining Ring
FITS ALL
Preassembled
Elev. Shaft, Gear
Hsg.,Base Plate
14 SA-1001 IVORY
RP-6795
NEW 1993
WHITE
Crank,
Set Screw
13
**
RP-5895
13
IVORY
**
AFTER 1989
Crank,
Set Screw
See
Drawing
at Right
22120566
Non-Amplied
Antenna Head
75 ohm
2RV-2005
Amplied
Antenna Head
75 ohm
2RVW-205
Amplied (white)
Antenna Head
75 ohm with
Wingman
5
4
3
2RVW205B
Amplied (black)
Antenna Head
75 ohm with
Wingman
2 Elevator Tubes
2 Grommets
4 Pins
4 Retaining Rings
Rubber Bumper
Self Drilling
RP-2900
3
Leveling Mount
4 Spacers
2 Pins
2 Rings
RP-2000
4
FOR MODELS MADE
BEFORE 1990

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year one (1) of such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products.
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