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This addendum applies to products with
antenna serial number 110601833 or later.
PLEASE READ!
Important Addendum to Your Product Manual
A small packet of silicone grease is supplied in the kitpack. Apply this
grease to the inner body of all RF cable connectors that you connect to
the KVH antenna and any inline feed-thru adapters above deck. This
grease will help prevent moisture from seeping into or forming inside
the connector and protect the center conductor from corrosion.
Figure 1 Silicone Grease
Directions for Use
When connecting RF cables above deck to the KVH antenna, as well as
to any inline feed-thru adapters, follow the steps below to protect and
seal each connection:
1. Clean and dry the male connector on the RF cable and the
female connector on the antenna or feed-thru adapter.
2. Fill half of the inner body of the RF cable's connector with
silicone grease. Connecting the cable in the next step will
displace the grease to fill the entire space within the connector.
3. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF cable to the
antenna or feed-thru adapter, allowing the grease to diffuse
and settle into the entire connector body.
4. Make sure the RF cable's connector is tightened all the way
into the female connector of the antenna or feed-thru
adapter. Then tighten the connection with a 7/16" torque
wrench set to
5. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside of the
connector.
6. Seal the connection with silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing
tape, or equivalent. If using self-vulcanizing tape, be sure to
wrap the tape CLOCKWISE around the connector (the
same direction in which you tightened the connector). Wrapping
the tape in the opposite direction will result in tension that
might loosen the connector over time.
The procedure is complete.
54-0779 Rev. A
in.-lbs.
RF Cable Connectors
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