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Winegard Sensar to Antennatek Retrofit Guide for Customer Service and Technical Staff

This document is designed to provide comprehensive guidance for customer service and technical staff on retrofitting a WinegardHV Mast to an Antennatek Base. It includes step-by-step instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting tips.

Retrofitting Process Overview

1. Removing Antennatek Components:

Standard Antennatek Base: Identify the components including the Upper Arm, Pin Clip, Antenna Head, and Bottom Arm.
Disassembly: Remove the Pin Clip to detach the Upper and Bottom Arms from the base. Preserve the Pin Clip for later use.

2. Coax Cable Handling (Optional):

If retaining the existing Coax Cable, cut it out of the Upper Arm carefully at the Coax Cable Access Holes. Alternatively, this step can be skipped if using a new coax cable.

3. Removing the Antennatek Head:

Detach the Antennatek Head by removing the ‘C’ Clips and Pins, then slide off the head from the arms.

4. Preparing the Winegard Mast:

Remove the Gear from the Antennatek Upper Arm, as it will be reused with the Winegard Mast.
Attach the Antennatek Gear to the Winegard HV Mast, ensuring a snug fit. This may require additional packing with glue/epoxy or tape/plastic shims due to size differences.

5. Installing the Winegard Mast:

Insert the Winegard HV Mast with the attached gear into the Antennatek Base. Ensure it slides in without excessive force.
Test mast operation to ensure it can be brought to an upright position smoothly.

6. Coax Cable Installation:

Route and secure the Coax Cable according to Winegard HV instructions, ensuring full 360° movement of the unit without putting excessive stress on the cable.

Troubleshooting Tips

Excessive Stress on Coax Cable: If the unit does not have full 360° movement or there is excessive stress on the Coax Cable, reroute the cable to allow more freedom and reduce the risk of damage.
Gear Fitting Issues: If the gear does not fit snugly onto the Winegard Mast, additional packing materials such as glue/epoxy or tape/plastic shims may be required to ensure a secure fit.
Mast Operation: If the mast does not move smoothly to an upright position, check for obstructions or incorrect assembly of the gear and mast.

Specifications and Dimensions

Winegard HV Mast: Compatible with standard Antennatek Bases. Specific dimensions and compatibility details are not provided in the original document.
Coax Cable: Use of existing or new coax cable is optional based on the retrofitting process.

Additional Notes

Component Preservation: Ensure to preserve and reuse components such as the Pin Clip and Gear when possible.
Secure Fitting: All components, especially the Gear and Mast, should fit securely to prevent operational issues.

This guide is intended to be a comprehensive resource for customer service and technical staff handling inquiries or issues related to retrofitting a WinegardHV Mast to an Antennatek Base. For further information, refer to the manufacturer's guidelines or additional resources provided by the company.