User manual KVH QUADRO INSTRUMENT SYSTEM

[. . . ] It is not intended to be a universal solution for all vehicles. Improper use of this kit, or the use of any other installation technique, could result in an unsafe installation and is not supported by KVH. Positioning an Antenna Bracket Onto a Mounting Block Bracket Mounting Block 54-0350 Addendum to Rev. The bottom of the antenna should rest a minimum of 1" above the vehicle's roof. If the antenna's base is less than 1" from the roof, you will need to add a spacer under each bracket to raise the antenna higher. [. . . ] Align with the threaded holes in the nut bar. Rubber Mounting Block Placed onto Mounting Plate Factory-installed bolt Bracket Mounting Block Skirt 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Hex Socket Screws (with Nylok patch) Nut Bar 2. 8 54-0350 Installing the Antenna 4. With an assistant's help, position the antenna onto the centerline of the vehicle's roof with a mounting block and mounting plate under each bracket. Make sure the antenna's connector faces the rear of the vehicle. Positioning an Antenna Bracket Onto a Mounting Block 6. Make sure the antenna is positioned on the centerline of the roof in the desired location and resting firmly on the mounting blocks. With the antenna in place, mark the roof along the outside edges of the mounting plates using a pencil or scribe. Set aside the antenna and the mounting blocks. Attach the four mounting plates to the roof at the locations you outlined in Step 6. Be sure to use fasteners appropriate to the roof's construction. Due to the variation in RV roof construction, consult with the RV manufacturer to determine the safest fastening method. 7. 8. Bracket Mounting Block 5. The bottom of the antenna should rest above the vehicle's roof. If the antenna's base is touching the roof, you will need to add a spacer under each bracket to raise the antenna higher. If spacers are needed, STOP the installation. Call KVH at 401-847-3327 to order the Spacers Kit (P/N 72-0221). Position the roof rack crossbars 391/2" apart, measured center-to-center. Ensure that the crossbars are securely fastened to the vehicle. 5. Be sure the roof rack's crossbars are secured in place. T-nut Reinstall the end caps that you removed in Step 2. 2. Unlock and remove the end caps from both ends of the crossbars. 2. 12 54-0350 Installing the Antenna 6. Attach each of the four mounting brackets to the antenna base using two of the supplied 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex socket screws. Tighten the screws; but do not overtighten. (A bolt is factory-installed in the base between the bracket holes. ) Attaching Brackets to the Antenna Base 8. Position the T-nuts in the crossbars so that they line up with the holes in the antenna mounting brackets. At each bracket, place a 3/8" flat washer on a 3 /8"-16 x 1" hex socket screw and insert the screw through the bracket's mounting hole and into the T-nut in the crossbar. Tighten the screws, but do not exceed 20 ft-lbf (240 in-lbf) of torque. Securing the Antenna Brackets to the Crossbars 9. Factory-installed bolt Bracket Hex Socket Screw Flat Washer 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex socket screws (with Nylok patch) x 2 Crossbar 7. With an assistant's help, gently place the antenna onto the center of the roof rack, with the cable connector facing the rear of the vehicle. All four brackets should rest on top of the roof rack's crossbars. T-nut (in center channel) Proceed to Section 2-5 on page 2. 16. 54-0350 2. 13 TracVision A7 Installation Guide Hummer H3 Mounting Instructions 1. Position the roof rack crossbars 35" apart, measured center-to-center. Ensure that the crossbars are securely fastened to the vehicle. Be sure the roof rack's crossbars are seated in the rack's detents and are locked in place. 4. Remove the long rubber strips that run along the top of the crossbars. [. . . ] Trees, buildings, highway overpasses, etc. , can block satellite signals. Heavy rain or snow might also interrupt satellite signals. For complete details about satellite reception requirements, refer to Section 1-3, "Receiving Satellite TV Signals, " in the User's Guide. Since the TracVision antenna requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive satellite signals, the system will not work when the vehicle is in a garage. Power Switch 54-0350 4. 5 TracVision A7 Installation Guide 4. Wait while the antenna searches the sky for the satellite. [. . . ]