Winegard YA-7000 User manual

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Finding your favorite TV programming has
never been easier! Using your current
location, the app can help determine the
correct antenna positioning to avoid
obstructions with the augmented
reality (AR) view.
WINEGARD’S
HDTV TOWER FINDER APP
LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR TV
ANTENNA & SET
1) Mount the lightning arrestor or 75
ohm coaxial grounding block as close
as possible to where the 75 ohm
coaxial cable downlead enters the
house. See Figure at right.
2) The ground wires for both the mast
and the downlead should be copper
or aluminum wire, number eight or
larger. See at right.
3) The downlead wire from the antenna
to the lightning arrestor and the mast
ground wire should be secured to the
house, spaced from four to six feet
apart. See Figure at right.
VHF/UHF MODEL YA-7000
VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna
For use on channels 7 – 51
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NOTE:
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Antenna Lead
In Wire
Ground
Clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment
Antenna
Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
Ground
Clamps
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
NEC - National Electrical Code
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
(May substitute a 75 ohm
Coax Grounding Block)
Antenna Lead
In Wire
Ground
Clamp
Electric
Service
Equipment
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20).
May substitute a 75 ohm
coax grounding block
Ground Clamp
Power Service Grounding Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H) – Nation Electrical Code
Grounding
Conductors (NEC
Section 810-21)
In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may not be
necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four or more feet into
the earth. Consult a TV serviceman for the proper depth in your location.
Register your product at
winegard.com/myantenna
For help, email
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Matching Transformer
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp Insert
End Cap (2)
Large Flange Nut (5)
Small Flange Nut (2)
Washer (4)
2 1/2" Bolt (1)
5/8" Bolt (2)
VHF Antenna Assembly
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS TOOLS REQUIRED (not included):
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Rubber Mallet
Crescent Wrench
or Pliers
Mounting Pipe
and Foot
PARTS LIST
WARNING:Installation of this antenna near power
lines is dangerous! For your safety,
follow the installation instructions.

MOUNT ASSEMBLY
6) Find the end of the mounting pipe with
holes on the sides for screws. Insert
this end into the middle of the foot as
shown.
7) Insert the 2 1/2" bolt through the
foot and pipe as shown. Screw a large
flange nut onto the end of the bolt to
hold the pipe and foot together. Don’t
tighten the nut completely yet!
Figure 5.
8) Find the square holes on either side of
the bottom of the pipe. Raise the pipe
slightly and insert a 5/8" bolt through
these holes and out the side of the
foot. Install the large flange nuts on
the outside of the foot on the 5/8" bolts
to hold the pipe in place. Don’t tighten
the nuts completely!
9) Secure the foot to it’s permanent
location. Adjust the end of the pipe
so it is perpendicular to the ground.
Tighten the hex nuts to hold the pipe
in place.
ATTACHING ANTENNA TO MAST
10) Loosen U-bolt nuts. Slide U-bolt over
mast. Point small end of antenna
toward stations and tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE COAX
Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the
matching transformer. The connection
should be finger tight. The coaxial
downlead may be secured to the mast
with tape or plastic wire ties.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
1) Remove antenna and hardware
bag from carton. Unfold the
tetrapoles and the shorter VHF
elements on underside of the boom.
Make sure they lock into place. See
Figure 1.
2) Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp
insert and then into the mast clamp
on the antenna. Loosely thread 2
large flange nuts onto the U-bolt. See
Figure 2.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FLANGE
NUTS AT THIS POINT.
3) Install the matching transformer
using two small flange nuts and four
washers from the hardware bag.
Make sure to place the leads between
two washers on each post. Tighten the
small flange nuts to secure the leads.
See Figure 3.
4) Flip the antenna over and unfold all of
the long VHF elements until they lock
into place. Be sure the elements are
locked into position and are flat and
parallel to each other. Unfold the
UHF elements.
5) Insert the plastic end caps. Use a
rubber mallet to gently tap them into
the antenna booms to secure them.
Figure 2
Large
Flange
Nuts
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp Insert
Mast Clamp
Figure 5
Figure 1
Tetrapoles
VHF Elements
UHF
Elements
Mast Clamp
Matching
Transformer
Location
VHF Elements
Connecting the matching transformer.
Figure 3
Tetrapole
Leads
Post for Lead
Post for Lead
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