®
WINEGARD
®
MOTORIZED SENSAR ANTENNA
Models MA1055W & MA1055G
MADE IN U.S.A.
U.S. Patents D500,496 and 7,358,909
INSTALLATION MANUAL
CAUTION: This system is not for use with antenna in raised position
while vehicle is in motion.
OEM Model MA1055W has white antenna head and white turret.
OEM Model MA1055G has gray antenna head and black turret.
Unit packed as follows:
Motorized Mount with booms attached.
Antenna Head
Hardware Bag
Instructions
Power Cable (Sold separately, CL-MA03)
Control Cable (Sold separately, CL-MA06)
Control Panel (Sold separately, MA-CP4W (White), MA-CP4B (Black))
Read Installation Instructions before installing unit.
Read Motorized Sensar Operation before operating unit.
1
Pre-Installation Requirements
To install the Winegard Motorized Sensar antenna, check
with your RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may already
be pre-wired for this system, and/or may have a reinforced
roof area available.
Roof Edge
FIGURE 3
c
d
10 inches
Min.
STEP 1: Choose location for antenna system on roof area.
Figure 3 illustrates placement of system, showing it in travel
position. You must be able to raise and rotate antenna
withoutinterferingwithotherroof-mountedequipment.When
selectinglocation,keepinmindhowyouwillroutethecables
to and from mount. Beware of any obstacles in roof area
thatmayinterferewithorbedamagedduringinstallation.
e
f
2 Feet
Min.
STEP 2: Choose location inside RV for mounting control
panel.Itisrecommendedthatthecontrolpanelbeinviewing
area of most watched TV so you can see TV picture to turn
antenna to best picture reception for your area. A 12VDC
power source must also be available.
e
f
2 Feet
Min.
c
d
10 inches
Min.
Ø
52" Raised Operating Diameter
66"
13.5"
33.5" Raised Height
5.5
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Roof Installation
STEP 1: Attach antenna head to booms shown in Figure 2
using two pins and E-Clips found in hardware package.
Fasten coax to antenna head. See Figure 2B.Tighten coax
connection per instruction decal on antenna head.
STEP 3: In traced triangular area for cables, drill a hole (1.5"
to3"Dia.)inroof.Routecablesthroughrooftowhereyouhave
selected control panel to be mounted. See Figure 4.
FIGURE 4
Drill hole 1-1/2" to 3"
Diameter for Wires on Roof
Leveling Bracket
FIGURE 2
Antenna
Head
(2) E-Clips
(2) Steel Pins
STEP 4: Place antenna system on your previously selected
traced location, and fasten in place with mounting screws.
Dependingonroofconstructionyoumayneedtodrillpilotholes
for mounting screws. See Figure 5.
Lift Tubes
FIGURE 2B
FIGURE 5
Coax
Connector
Cable
Connector
STEP 2: Remove the three screws holding triangle-shaped
cover with WINEGARD on it from antenna base. You will see
acoaxcableandcontrolcable(approx. 6"long). Withantenna
system positioned on roof trace the outline of the mount and
alsotracetheinsidewalloutlineofcablearea. Setmountoffto
the side of the traced area. (See figures 3 & 4).
Don't get
Sealant on
Painted
Turret Top
O-Ring
Mounting
Screws
FIGURE 3
STEP 5: Make cable connections from wires on the roof, to
wires in mount. Apply approved sealant around cable entry
hole. Replace cover over cable area making sure O-Ring is in
place. Then tighten the three cover screws. See Figure 5.
Screws
STEP 6: After antenna is secured to roof, apply approved
sealant around edge of mount and over screw heads. NOTE:
Consult RV manufacturer for approved sealant.
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Inside Installation
Control Panel Installation
STEP 1: Run control cable from roof mount to control panel.
Do not connect to control panel at this time.
STEP 4: Control panel can be mounted directly to surface
providing surface has sufficient space behind panel for wiring.
Should you be limited to space behind panel or choose not to
have wires concealed behind control panel, you can use the
surface mount box.
STEP 2: Connect power cable to a fused 12VDC source. It is
recommended that the power source is separate from other
appliances, to avoid possible electrical interference. Do not
connect wire to control panel at this time. Note: Orange wire
supplied for optional "Antenna Up" warning. DO NOT
connect it to a 12VDC power source.
STEP5:Afterpreppingareatomountcontrolpanel, testfitting
to make sure it fits in location correctly, and connect control
cable and power wires to panel. Then secure panel to it's
location.
STEP 3: Run coax cable from roof mount to power source for
antenna head preamplifier. Power source may be a powered
12VDC video switch or wall plate power supply. Connect a
second coax cable from power source to television.
Refer to Operations Manual for instructions to raise,
lower, and rotate antenna.
Control Panel
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.875
3.280
3.674
4.485
4.564
POWER CABLE CONNECTION
CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION
NOTE: SHOWN WITHOUT
SURFACE MOUNT BOX.
5
Warranty
Returned units damaged in shipping due to improper packing will be charged to the dealer/customer.
WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)
WinegardCompanywarrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsfromthedate
oforiginalpurchase.Duringyearone(1)ofsuchwarranty,WinegardCompanywillalsopayauthorizedlaborcoststoanauthorized
Winegarddealertorepairorreplacedefectiveproducts. Nowarrantyclaimwillbehonoredunlessatthetimetheclaimismade,
CustomerpresentsproofofpurchasetoanauthorizedWinegarddealer(tolocatethenearestauthorizedWinegarddealer,contact
Winegard Company, 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-288-8094 or visit www.winegard.com).
CustomermustprovideproofofpurchasewithadatedsalesreceiptfortheWinegardproducttoverifytheproductisunderwarranty.
If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of
manufacture.
Ifadefectinmaterialorworkmanshipisdiscovered,CustomermaytaketheproducttoanauthorizedWinegarddealerforservice.
Customermustprovideproofofpurchasetoverifytheproductisunderwarranty. IftheproductisbroughttoanauthorizedWinegard
dealerforservicepriortoexpirationofyearone(1)ofthewarrantyperiodandadefectinmaterialorworkmanshipisverifiedby
Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty service. The
WinegarddealermustcontactWinegardTechnicalServicesinadvanceforpre-approvaloftheservice. Approvaloftheservice
isatthesolediscretionofWinegardCompany.
Alternatively,CustomermayshiptheproductprepaidtoWinegardTechnicalServices(locatedat3111KirkwoodStreet,Burlington,
Iowa52601,Telephone800-788-4417).Customermustreturntheproductalongwithabriefdescriptionoftheproblemandprovide
WinegardTechnicalServiceswithCustomer’sname,address,andphonenumber.Customermustalsoprovideproofofpurchase
toverifytheproductisunderwarranty.Iftheproductisreturnedbeforetheexpirationofthewarrantyperiod,WinegardCompany
will (at its option) either repair or replace the product.
ThisLimitedWarrantydoesnotapplyiftheproducthasbeendamaged,deteriorates,malfunctionsorfailsfrom: improperinstallation,
misuse,abuse,neglect,accident,tampering,modificationoftheproductasoriginallymanufacturedbyWinegardinanymanner
whatsoever, removingordefacinganyserialnumber, usagenotinaccordancewithproductinstructionsoractsofnaturesuch
asdamagecausedbywind,lightning,iceorcorrosiveenvironmentssuchassaltsprayandacidrain.ThisLimitedWarrantyalso
doesnotapplyiftheproductbecomesunabletoperformits’intendedfunctioninanywayasaresultofthetelevisionsignalprovider
making any changes in technology or service.
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Services under this warranty policy. Please call our Technical Services Department at 800-788-4417 or send an e-mail to
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EnclosetheproductinaprepaidpackageandwritetheRMAnumberinlarge,clearlettersontheoutsideofthepackage. Toavoid
confusionormisunderstanding,ashipment(s)withoutanRMAnumber(s)oranunauthorizedreturn(s)willberefusedandreturned
toCustomerfreightcollect.
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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 TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS
WARRANTY.
Instatesthatdonotallowlimitationsonimpliedwarranties,ortheexclusionoflimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
theabovelimitationsorexclusionsdonotapply.
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,ortheexclusionoflimitationofincidentalorconsequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
ThiswarrantygivesCustomerspecificlegalrights. Customermayalsohaveotherrightsthatmayvaryfromstatetostate
SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY
Seemanufacturer’slimitedwarrantypolicy.
WS-MOBWARREV2
Rev.1/10
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Notes
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