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WINEGARD
Model TR-3500 Tripod Mount
Model TR-3500 is assembled, and includes a carry/
storage bag, stakes, bubble level and compass.
BUBBLE LEVEL
Remove contents from carton. Put stakes in appropriate
pocket on the storage bag. Place compass and level in
small pocket.
MOUNT PIPE
1. Set up tripod in an area with a clear view of the sky
— south west or south-southeast, depending on your loc
tion in the continental U.S.
LEG
BRACKET
SCREW, 14 X ½ AB
TRIPOD LEG
KNOB
2. Place bubble level on top of mount pipe and use adjus
able legs to level. After leveling, remove bubble level.
3. Slide satellite antenna onto pole and secure on pole.
Use ground stakes to stabilize mount if necessary.
STAKE
ELEVATION ANGLE
Depending on your location, satellites will be at an eleva-
tion angle between 30° and 60°. Southern states point
more toward 60°, northern states point more toward 30°.
CARRIAGE
BOLT
¼ X 1.75
WASHER
FINDING THE SATELLITE
NYLOCK NUT
¼-20
1. Be sure to connect the cables to the TV, receiver and
antenna before accessing satellite signal, and connect to
your power source.
PIVOT FOOT
2. Check the instruction manual that came with your re-
ceiver to determine how to access the on-screen signal
meter.
TR-3500 IN FOLDED
POSITION
The signal meter shows you when you have locked onto a
satellite broadcast signal and gives the signal strength. Be
sure you select your type of dish antenna — pointing coor-
dinates will depend on the type of dish you have.
3. Azimuth value is determined by the local zip code of
your location. Enter into your receiver menu.
4. Rotate compass dial until azimuth value aligns with the
blue arrow.
5. Turn compass to align red pointer arrow to red “N”.
6. Point satellite dish in same direction as the blue arrow.
PUT STAKE THROUGH
HOLE IN LEG BRACKET,
PUSH INTO GROUND
Winegard Company • 3000 Kirkwood Street • Burlington, IA 52601 • 319/754-0600 Fax 319/754-0787 • www.winegard.com 2452011
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