Preparation For Shipment; Elevation Shipping Restraint Placement; Figure; Azimuth Shipping Restraints Placement - KVH Industries TracVision 6 Technical Manual

TracVision 6 Installation and Technical Manual
When rotating the azimuth
mechanism by hand, go slowly!
Hitting the mechanical stops with
excessive force will damage the
azimuth limit switch.
Elevation Shipping
Restraint Placement
Azimuth Shipping
Restraints Placement
4-12
4.8
If it is necessary to repack the Antenna Unit for shipment, the
foam shipping restraint removed during installation must be
replaced. Follow these steps to reinstall the restraint.
1. Rotate the azimuth mechanism slowly to find the
2. Rotate the azimuth mechanism 180˚ in the
3. With the antenna reflector slightly elevated, slip

Figure 4-10

4. Insert the two azimuth shipping restraints
Figure 4-11
5. Pack the TracVision 6 unit in its original package.
6. As detailed in the warranty accompanying this

Preparation for Shipment

limit switch stop. The front of the antenna should
be facing the forward arrow.
opposite direction to ensure that the mechanism is
not resting on the limit switch stop.
the narrow end of the elevation shipping restraint
beneath the lip of the antenna reflector. Gently
wedge the restraint inside the baseplate as shown
in Figure 4-10.
between the edge of the baseplate and the rotating
plate along the side of the antenna frame, as
pictured in Figure 4-11.
product and printed on the last page of this
manual, a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number is required prior to the return of the
TracVision 6 system to KVH. Contact the KVH
Technical Support Department at +1 401 847-3327
or via email at techs@kvh.com to obtain the RMA
number. Please review your warranty to
familiarize yourself with all requirements,
liabilities, and policies.
Foam Restraint