Winegard YA7000C 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
Register your product at
winegard.com/myantenna.
For help, email
[email protected]
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.
WARNING:Installation of this antenna near power
lines is dangerous! For your safety,
follow the installation instructions.
VHF/UHF Models YA7000C and YA7000D
VHF/UHF (HD) Antenna
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.
Matching Transformer
Element Sleeves (4)
End Cap (2)
Large Flange Nut (5)
Small Flange Nut (11)
Mast Clamp Insert (1)
U-Bolt (1)
Large Screw (1)
Small Screw (8)
Washer (4)
2 1/2" Bolt (1)
5/8" Bolt (2)
Low Band Short Element Extensions (2)
VHF Antenna Assembly
Low Band VHF Element 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
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.
Low Band Long Element Extensions (2)

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not function as expected, please contact Winegard Co.
6) Install the included low band VHF element
assembly on the under side of the antenna
just above the mast clamp with the large
screw and a large flange nut. See Figure 4.
Unfold the elements until they lock into
place.
7) Insert the low band VHF element extensions
into the element sleeves, see Figure 1 for
location placement. Secure with the small
screws and small flange nuts. See Figure 5.
Attach to the rear VHF elements.
MOUNT ASSEMBLY
8) 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.
9) 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 6.
10) 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!
11) 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
12) Loosen U-bolt nuts. Slide U-bolt over
mast. Point small end of antenna toward
stations and tighten securely.
ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
For use on channels 7 – 51,
follow steps 1 through 5.
For use on channels 2 – 51,
complete steps 1 through 7.
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 5
After
Before
Top
Bottom
Holes to Align Holes to Align
Figure 2
Large
Flange
Nuts
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp
Insert
Mast Clamp
Figure 3
Connecting the matching transformer.
Tetrapole
Figure 4
Figure 6
NOTE: If channels 2 – 6 are not
required, skip steps 6 and 7.
Figure 1
Tetrapoles
VHF Elements
UHF
Elements
Mast Clamp
Matching
Transformer
Location
VHF Elements
Mast
Clamp
Attach Short
Extensions
Attach Long
Extensions
Leads
Post for Lead
Post for Lead
Low Band
VHF Element
Assembly