Inspect Parts And Get Tools - KVH Industries TracVision TV3 Installation Manual

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Inspect Parts and Get Tools

Before you begin, follow these steps to ensure
you have everything needed to complete the
installation.
IMPORTANT!
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see Figure 1).
a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
b. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c. Gather the tools and materials listed below.
You will need these items to complete the
installation.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 5/16" (8 mm) and 1/8"
(3 mm) drill bits
• 3" (80 mm) hole saw
• Socket wrenches
• 7/16" open-end torque wrenches set to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m) and 15 in.-lbs
(1.7 N-m)
• Torque wrench and 2 mm Allen hex key
(linear system only)
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape, and scriber or pencil
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s), with "F"
connectors, and termination tools (see
page 7)
• Silicone sealant or equivalent
• Satellite TV receiver(s)/DVRs for your
desired service (see Figure 2)
• Wi-Fi-enabled laptop PC with the
latest TracVision software and
satellite library downloaded from the
KVH Partner Portal (www.kvh.com/
partners), or Apple
smartphone/tablet with the latest
downloads via the TracVision TV/RV
mobile app
® ™
iOS or Android
Figure 1: TracVision TV3 System Components
Antenna
TV-Hub
Figure 2: KVH-Validated Receivers
Linear
For information on the recommended
receivers for linear service, contact your local
KVH dealer/distributor. Go to
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice
dealer/distributor near you.
DIRECTV*
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
H25
HR21, HR21 Pro
HR22
HR23
HR24
HR34
HR44
* List is subject to change. For information on
connecting different receiver models, contact KVH
Technical Support.
Radome
Baseplate
to find a
DISH Network*
311
211
211k
211z
Bell TV*
6100
6131
6400
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