Mount The Antenna (Standard) - KVH Industries TracVision R5 Installation Manual

Mount the Antenna
4a
You can mount the antenna with the baseplate connectors facing
the rear of the vehicle (standard orientation), or with the
baseplate connectors facing the front of the vehicle (alternate
orientation). Follow the steps below to mount the antenna in the
standard orientation. To mount the antenna in the alternate
orientation, skip to "Mount the Antenna (Alternate)" on page 6.
1. Place the antenna on the roof on the centerline of
the vehicle, ensuring the arrow on the antenna's
front mounting plate faces the front of the vehicle.
Top View
Front of
Vehicle
Vehicle
Centerline
Standard Antenna Orientation
2. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the
antenna's three mounting plates, across all holes.
3. Attach the three mounting plates to the roof using
15 fasteners appropriate for the roof's
construction.
4. Seal all fasteners with silicone sealant or
equivalent.
54-0359 Rev. A
Forward Mounting
Plate Arrow
Mounting Plate
(1 of 3)
Baseplate
Connectors
(Standard)
Side View
Due to the variation in RV roof
construction, consult with the RV
manufacturer to determine the safest
fastening method.
Baseplate
Connectors
5