Winegard TV Antenna HD7698P User Manual

Platinum Series/Ultimate Series  
Digital/High Definition  
INSTRUCTIONS  
VHF/UHF MODELS  
HD7698P & HD8200U  
VHF/UHF  
MODEL HD7698P  
VHF/UHF  
MODEL HD8200U  
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WARNING  
INSTALLATION OF THIS ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
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Step 1: Contents of Package  
A. Remove all parts from the box and compare to the parts list to ensure  
nothing is missing and to become familiar with the part names.  
Fig. 4
Note: Unfolding elements procedure is the same for both HD7698P &  
HD8200U antennas.  
Step 2: Rear Section  
A. Stand rear section up vertically with U-bolt assembly up and cartridge  
housing facing away from you.  
B. Unfold elements per Figure 1 in direction of arrows until they lock into  
place in the black plastic blocks.  
C. Spin the rear section around so the cartridge housing is now facing you.  
D. Unfold the remaining elements so they point in the opposite direction from their  
matching half which was unfolded in step 2B above.  
E. Set rear section aside being careful not to bend the elements (laying it  
flat on the ground is the best position).  
Fig. 5  
Install this end first  
Top corner  
reflector  
Mast  
Boom  
Clamps  
Step 3: Front Section  
Brace  
A. Stand front section up vertically with the shortest element down and  
elements facing you.  
B. Unfold all elements (in any order) until they snap in place.  
C. Remove bolt, hex nut, and director element from front section boom. See Fig. 2.  
Step 4: Attaching Front Section to Rear Section  
A. Slide the front boom into the rear boom making sure to feed the UHF phasing  
lines into the middle holes at the top of the cartridge housing and then into the slot-  
ted pegs inside the housing (see Figure 2, 2A, 2B). When finished, the phasing  
lines will be resting in the slots of the pegs but will not extend out of the back side of  
the cartridge housing. Reinstall the director element, bolt & nut. See Fig. 2B.  
Cartridge  
Housing  
NOTE: Be sure the phasing lines DO NOT touch the metal bracket or the  
antenna boom.  
B. Unfold the UHF directors as shown in Figure 3.  
C. Set this completed section assembly aside being careful not to bend  
the elements.  
Fig. 6  
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Swing  
Down  
Reflector  
Boom  
Step 5: Corner Reflector Assemblies  
A. Unfold the elements on the corner reflector booms as shown in Figure 4.  
Element clip tips should point away from end of the boom with the hole.  
Main  
Boom  
Mast  
Clamps  
Install  
this end  
second  
Note: On HD8200U ONLY! It is not important whether or not the  
V-shaped tuning stubs are touching the boom.  
Bolt  
B. Attach the corner reflector booms as shown in Figure 4A using the supplied bolts  
and nuts.  
Step 6: Boom Brace  
Cartridge  
Housing  
Fig. 7  
A. Install the boom brace by first removing the bolts and hex nuts.  
B. With the cartridge housing facing down, install the boom brace to the  
top corner reflector boom first (see Figure 5) making sure the mast clamps are  
on the same side as shown in Figure 5. Only finger tighten the bolt and hex nut.  
C. Swing the other end of the boom brace down onto the rear section and insert the  
bolt and hex nut (see Figure 6).  
D. Tighten both bolts and nuts (on each end of the boom brace) securely.  
Cartridge  
Housing  
Cover  
Step 7: Cartridge Housing  
A. Attach the housing cover so all 4 snaps are locked in place (as shown in Fig. 7).  
Step 8: Coaxial Cable  
Boot Collar  
A. Slide the rubber boot over the end of the coaxial cable. If your coax cable has  
factory connectors on it, clip small end of boot off, so boot will slip over connector.  
B. Attach the F-connector to the coaxial cable.  
Attach Coax  
Cable Here  
C. Attach the coaxial cable to the cartridge housing (see Figure 7).  
D. Slide the boot over the boot collar on the housing.  
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MAST CLAMP  
Fig. 8  
Step 9: Mounting Antenna to Mast  
HEX NUT  
A. Loosen nuts on the main boom and brace mast clamps.  
B. Slide both mast clamps over the mast pointing the front of  
the antenna (small end) towards stations and tighten the  
boom brace mast clamp securely.  
MAST CLAMP  
INSERT  
C.Let the main boom mast clamp slide down the mast until the  
boom brace supports the main boom.  
D. Tighten the main boom mast clamp securely.  
(See Figure 8 for correct mast clamp assembly)  
U-BOLT  
MASTING  
2" OD MAX.  
Step 10: To prevent wind whipping, the 75 ohm coaxial cable  
downlead may be secured to the mast by either taping it or use  
of plastic wire ties.  
Example of antenna grounding as per  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70  
Fig. 9  
HOW TO PROVIDE LIGHTNING  
PROTECTION FOR TV ANTENNA  
AND SET  
Antenna Lead  
In Wire  
Step 1. Mount the lightning arrestor or 75 ohm coaxial ground-  
ing block as close as possible to where the 75 ohm coaxial  
cable downlead enters the house. See Figure 9.  
Ground  
Clamp  
Step 2. The ground wires for both the  
mast and the lead-in should be copper or aluminum wire, num-  
ber eight (8) or larger. See Figure 9.  
Electric  
Service  
Equipment  
Step 3. The lead-in wire from the antenna to the ground-  
ing block and the mast ground wire should be secured to the  
house with stand-off insulators, spaced four (4) or six (6)  
feet apart. See Figure 9.  
Antenna  
Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
(May substitute a 75 ohm  
Coax Grounding Block)  
Grounding Conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
NOTE: In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may  
not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four  
or moure feet into the earth. Consult a TV serviceman for the  
proper depth in your location.  
Ground  
Clamps  
Power Service Grounding  
Electrode System  
(NEC Art 250, Part H)  
NEC - National Electrical Code  
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY  
Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or workmanship within 90 (ninety) days from date of purchase.  
No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made, you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (if unknown,  
please contact Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, IA 52601-2000, Telephone 800-288-8094).  
Winegard Company (at its option) will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty covers parts, but does not cover  
any costs incurred in removal, shipping or reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged, deteriorates,  
malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modification of the product as originally manufactured  
by Winegard, usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environ-  
ments such as salt spray and acid rain.  
The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Win-  
egard dealer for return to our factory for repair or replacement. Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without  
charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship.  
WINEGARD COMPANY WILL 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 90-DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.  
The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, and Winegard shall not be liable for  
incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss, or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above.  
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.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Rev. 2/08  
Printed in U.S.A. © Winegard Company 2007 Rev3 12-13 1450292  
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