Removing The Antenna From The Vehicle's Roof - KVH Industries TracVision A5 User Manual

9-3 Removing the Antenna from the
Vehicle's Roof
KVH recognizes that occasionally you may want to
remove the antenna from the vehicle's roof. For
example, you may want to carry a canoe or cargo
carrier instead of the antenna on the vehicle's roof
rack for a camping trip.
To remove the antenna from the vehicle's roof, you
will need the following tools:
• 1 ⁄ " driver
4
• T27 pin-in TORX bit (supplied in the kitpack)
• Flat-head screwdriver
• 7 ⁄ " open-end wrench
1 6
• Small and large protective caps (supplied in the
kitpack)
Do NOT attempt to remove the antenna by
yourself. Two people are needed to lift the
antenna from the vehicle's roof.
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To remove the antenna, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power
switch on the
receiver's front
panel to disconnect
antenna power.
The remote control
POWER button does not disconnect vehicle
power from the antenna.
2. At each of the four antenna mounting clamps,
remove the top plastic cover. The cover snaps
onto the clamp on each side. You may use a flat-
head screwdriver to gently pry the cover loose.
Removing the Clamp Covers
Antenna Guide
Receiver Power Switch
Cover
Clamp
9.5