Winegard TPLE-15 User manual

INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to
the power lines before installing. Stay a minimum of twice the length of the antenna plus the length of the mast from all power lines.
Winegard®Telescoping Pole TPLE-15 Quick Start Guide
SETUP
CONTENTS:
• 4 pole sections
preassembled
• cable strap kit
a
b
1PLACE pole through hitch mount (required,
not supplied) until secure on the ground and
tighten until snug. Do not overtighten (a).
WARNING: Failure to properly secure pole in support
bracket may result in serious injury or death.
2ATTACH top mount, if required (not
supplied), to antenna (not supplied), and
attach to pole (b). Check for adequate
clearance from power lines or other
obstructions before raising unit.
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT
NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS. Watch out
for overhead power lines. Check distance to power
lines before installing. Stay a minimum of twice the
length of the antenna plus the length of the mast from
all power lines
3FLIP thumb latch up on next section of pole
to the open position and extend top section.
Secure cable to pole with provided cable
strap. Press thumb latch down to lock (c).
Do not raise past the red line on pole.
4REPEAT on middle and bottom sections as
in step 3 (do not raise past the red line on
each section) , until desired height reached.
Max height 15 ft.
WARNING: Pole must be removed prior to vehicle/
camper moving. Failure to do so may cause damage
or death.
TIPS / WARNINGS
Keep telescoping pole vertical when raising or lowering.
Do not raise pole sections above visual mark on pole to ensure pole
strength and pole sections do not become separated when raising.
To ensure proper resistance on locking mechanism, push thumb
tab up and turn silver screw counterclockwise to desired tightness.
Pole sections need to slide up and down with some friction between
pole and locking mechanism.
E6000 GLUE is recommended if locking mechanism becomes
loose on pole. Readily available online or in local hardware stores.
Lower pole to under 8 ft in winds over 35 mph.
If ice is expected, lower and store pole. Locking mechanisms will
become inoperable if ice builds up in latch or pipe unit and will not
be able to be lowered until ice has thawed.
Have adequate help raising and lowering pole system to maintain
control of the structure.
Not intended for ON/OFF road usage. Pole must be removed prior
to moving vehicle/RV.
Pole compatible ONLY with Winegard approved products. For
complete list see Winegard website. Use with any other products
will void Product Warranty.
c
Works with Winegard approved products
and accessories. For complete list see
Winegard website. Use with any other
products will void Product Warranty.
hitch mount HMK-300
(required, not included)
Hitch mount (required, not included)

Winegard®Telescoping Pole TPLE-15 Quick Start Guide
1COLLAPSE in reverse
order: Hold section 2,
release section 1 thumb
latch, slowly lower section
2 with both hands until
collapsed. Re-engage
thumb latch to lock (a).
WARNING: Do not allow the pole to
free fall into lower position.
2PROCEED to next section
until all sections
are collapsed (b). Remove
antenna from pole.
3REMOVE pole (c). Must be
removed prior to moving
vehicle/RV.
WARNING: Pole must be removed
prior to vehicle/camper moving.
Failure to do so may cause
damage or death.
LOWERING THE POLE
a
b
c
For help, send an email to [e-mail] or call 1-800-788-4417
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For more
product details,
visit Winegard’s
website.
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WINEGARD ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Winegard Company provides a warranty for new Winegard Products
(the “Product”) against proven defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This
warranty extends only to the initial purchaser of the Product and is
non-transferrable. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover
any labor or costs incurred in removal or reinstallation of the Product.
Winegard will, unless otherwise required by applicable law, either repair
or exchange the Product at its sole discretion. This Warranty does not
cover products purchased or services used outside the contiguous 48
states and Canada, or signal related issues caused by operation out
of provider’s service area. This warranty does not apply if the Product
becomes unable to perform its intended function as a result of changes
in RF spectrum allocation, changes in broadcasting technology or
service, RF interference, locations without sucient signal strength, or
other factors beyond Winegard’s control.
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged,
deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from:
• any action by Owner or other third party, including but not limited
to improper installation, misuse, abuse, negligence, accident or
tampering
• modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard
in any manner whatsoever
• removing or defacing any serial number
• usage not in accordance with product instructions
• acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or
corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain.
WARRANTY COVERAGE
If a defect in material or workmanship is suspected and/or discovered,
Customer must contact Winegard Support to obtain a Return
Material Authorization (“RMA”) at 800-288-8094 or email help@
winegard.com. Winegard Support may make reasonable eorts to
troubleshoot the product over the phone or email to resolve Customer’s
issue and Customer shall provide reasonable assistance with such
troubleshooting. If troubleshooting is exhausted and the issue persists,
Winegard will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the product.
Customer must provide Winegard with a proof of purchase with a dated
sales receipt for the Winegard product to verify the product is under
warranty.
If Winegard does not require return of the replaced Winegard Product
or part, Winegard will ship Customer free of charge a replacement
Winegard Product or part accompanied by instructions on installation,
if applicable.
RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY
RMA is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company
or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty policy. Please
call Winegard Support at 800-288-8094 or send an e-mail to help@
winegard.com to obtain an RMA number. Please furnish the date of
purchase when requesting an RMA number. Enclose the product in a
prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on
the outside of the package. To avoid confusion or misunderstanding, a
shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will
be refused and returned to Customer freight collect.
WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY
OTHER PERSON. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE
LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the
exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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have other rights that may vary from state to state.
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