3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Installation Overview:
1.Gather the tools and materials required for installation
2.Unpack and inspect RoadTrip LP
3.Select a location to mount the antenna.
4.Mount the antenna system
5.Adjust the antenna switch settings
6.Route and connect coax and wires.
3.2 Tools and Material Required for Installation:
1.Drill
2.½” drill bit
3.1¼” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
2.Tape measure
3.Wire cutter/stripper for 16 AWG wire
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6.7/16”
7.Phillips #2 Screwdriver
8.1/2”
9.Level
10.Sealant (check with RV manufacturer for proper type for your roof material)
3.3 Unpack and Inspect the RoadTrip LP
When you receive your antenna, inspect for any
damage that may have occurred during shipping. To safely remove the unit from the box, use two people. Open box and carefully remove the unit. The unit will be shipped with radome attached to protect the unit. RoadTrip LP will also be shipped with the mounting brackets preattached to the base. There are no shipping restraints on the antenna to remove.
3.4 Select a Location to Mount the Antenna
Select level location on your roof that has a clear view of the horizon in all directions. Although the unit can be mounted up to +/- 3 degrees off level, for fastest acquisition mount
the unit as close to level as possible.
The unit should be kept clear of all obstructions on the roof (air conditioning units, etc.). If you have an obstruction on the roof that may interfere with reception, use the following guidelines for determining the distance from obstruction to mount antenna.
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Fig 3.1
If using a knife to open carton, be careful not to damage the radome or cables.
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