ALLIANCE TENNA-ROTOR U-110 User Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The
Allianc~
Tenna
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Roto~
Model U-110 is a
fully
automatic unit.
The
control knob is turned
to
the
desired direction and the roof
mounted
rotor
auto-
matically
rotates the antenna to that position and
stops. The dial of the control box
lights
when the
direction is selected and turns off when the antenna
reaches that position. The
U-110 will
rotate most
residential TV antennas.
CARTON CONTENTS
The U-110 Tenna-Rotor includes a control box
(FIG.
1),
rotor (FIG.
2),
mast clamp
(FIG. 3) and one
hardware bag containing U-bolts, terminal
cover
and mounting hardware
(FIG.
4)
.
FIG.
1
AG
. 2
FIG.
3
FIG. 4
MATERIAL REQUIRED
1:
To complete the
installation
of
your Tenna-Rotor
you
will need
to
purchase 4-conductor
rotor wire,
a rotor support mast (not to exceed
1-3/8"
outside
dimension) and cable
Insulated
stand-offs.
For proper performance do not exceed the maximum
lengths per wire size as shown in the chart (FIG. 5).
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Model
U-110
ANTENNA
SYSTEMS
There are numerous types
of
residential TV antennas
and mounting methods. Please take time to study the
following illustration
and wording. This will
help you
in
the installation
of
your Tenna-Rotor.
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WARNING
You
must
realize that the
120/240 volt
power
lines
run into your home as
well
as the
7200
volt
line run by your
utility
company to the
transformer in your immediate neighborhood
are lethal
voltages and must not be contacted
by your antenna tower, mast, guy wires, cable
or
rotor under any condition.
CAUTION
The installation
of
the Tenna-Rotor requires access
to and
the
ability
to
work under conditions of extreme
height.
Safety
is
of
paramount concern and you are
urged to plan accordingly. The manufacturer assumes
no
responsibili
ty
for personal injury
or
damage to the
product sustained during the installation.
INSTALLATION
OF
SUPPORT
MAST
Determine which type mounting fixture can best
be
adapted
for
your antenna system installati
on
and
install
the rotor support mast.

ALLIANCE TENNA-ROTOR U-110 Specifications

General

Brand	ALLIANCE
Model	TENNA-ROTOR U-110
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

General Information and Antenna Systems

Carton Contents

Lists the components included in the Alliance Tenna-Rotor U-110 package.

Safety Warnings and Cautions

Highlights lethal voltages and safety concerns for working at heights during installation.

Installation of Support Mast

Guidance on selecting and installing the rotor support mast for antenna systems.

Rotor Installation Steps

Step 1: Terminal Cover Preparation

Feed the 4-conductor rotor wire through the terminal cover slots.

Step 2: Wire Conductor Separation

Remove insulation from rotor wire conductors and separate leads.

Step 3: Rotor Terminal Identification

Note the numbering sequence of the 4 terminals on the rotor for wiring.

Step 4: Wire Connection to Rotor

Twist wires clockwise to terminal screws, ensuring no shorts.

Step 5: Terminal Cover Attachment

Slide terminal cover over rotor wire and fasten with washers and nuts.

Step 6: Mast Clamp Assembly

Attach set screw and mast clamp to the rotor, leaving nuts loose.

Step 7: Rotor Mounting

Mount the rotor on the support mast and tighten the set screw.

Step 8: Antenna Mast Attachment

Attach antenna mast to rotor, ensuring it does not exceed 1-3/8" diameter.

Antenna and Control Box Installation

Step 9: Secure Antenna Mast

Secure the antenna mast to the rotor using supplied U-bolts.

Step 10: Wire Stand-off Installation

Install stand-offs for antenna lead wire and rotor wire with slack.

Step 11: Wire Routing

Route antenna lead wire and rotor wire to the TV set.

Control Box Installation Step A

Connect the 4-conductor rotor wire to the control box terminals.

Control Box Installation Step B

Synchronize the control box Gold Dial Indicator with antenna direction.

Operation, Synchronization, and Protection

Control Box Installation Step C

Replace the control box knob with the gold pointer aligned.

Operating Instructions

Guidance on operating the Tenna-Rotor, including turning and reversing.

Synchronization Procedure

Instructions for re-synchronizing the control box and rotor if light remains on.

Lightning Protection

Recommendations for grounding antenna cable for lightning protection.

Specifications

Technical details of the Alliance Tenna-Rotor U-110 unit.