ANTENNA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Assemble mounting brackets onto mounting plate. Insert
FIGURE 1
STEP 2. Place assembled mount on bottom of antenna housing and thread in 1" nylon bolt. Spin the assembled mount to tighten securely.
NOTE: Holes for mounting brackets are at corners of
FIGURE 2
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STEP 3. Attach end of coaxial downlead cable with boot to jack on bottom of antenna and slide boot up over boot collar. See Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4. Select location for antenna on roof of vehicle. Try to position antenna about 24" from edge of vehicle roof, convenient to downlead entry point and as far away as possible from roof mounted equipment such as air conditioners or roof vents. See Figure 4.
or no reception.
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LOCATE HOLES OVER | ROOF MOUNTING | |
RAFTERS OR OTHER | ||
BRACKETS | ||
SUPPORTS IN ROOF | ||
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APPLY APPROVED | #10 x 1" THREAD | |
CAULKING COMPOUND UNDER | ||
CUTTING SCREWS | ||
EACH BRACKET | ||
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STEP 5. Drill six 1/8" pilot holes as shown in Figure 6. Apply approved sealant for your type of roof around holes under each bracket. Attach antenna to roof with #10 x 1" thread cutting screws.
STEP 6. The power supply/wall outlet assembly may be flush mounted in most standard electrical boxes. To flush mount cut a hole in wall to fit the box. Run 2 #12 wires between wall outlet and +12 VDC source and route downlead cable to this location. Install cable between set 2 outlet and power supply SET 2 jack at this time.
See Figure 7.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT +12 VDC SOURCE TO POWER SUPPLY AT THIS TIME. POWER SUPPLY MAY SHORT, IF +12 VDC SOURCE IS CONNECTED.
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