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KVH Industries TracVision R5SL Installation Manual

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These instructions explain how to install the TracVision R5SL/R4SL on an RV or motor coach.
Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User's Guide.
Installation Steps
1.
2.
Plan the Installation.......................... 4
3.
Remove the Restraints ..................... 5
4.
Mount the Antenna .......................... 6
5.
6.
Wire the Antenna ............................. 8
7.
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized technician
install the TracVision R5SL/R4SL system. To find a technician near you, please visit
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. If you purchased the product and decide to install it
yourself, please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.
Related Documentation
The following additional documents are provided with the TracVision R5SL/R4SL system:
Document
User's Guide
Product Registration Form
Warranty Statement
Contents List
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Phone: +1 401 847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
(Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6 pm ET; Sat. 9 am-2 pm ET)
KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with dark contrasting baseplate are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2008-2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0438 Rev. C
R5SL/R4SL Installation Guide
®
Description
Operation, setup, and troubleshooting information
Details on registering the product with KVH
Warranty terms and conditions
List of every part supplied in the kit
8.
Wire the Receiver(s) ....................... 10
9.
Ground the System......................... 11
10.
Wire the Switchplate...................... 12
11.
Install Service Key(s)...................... 13
12.
Mount the Switchplate................... 14
13.
14.
Educate the Customer.................... 16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    All other trademarks are property of their respective companies. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein. © 2008-2010 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0438 Rev. C...

  • Page 2: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Baseplate never by the radome (see Figure 1). a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains Figure 2: Receivers Validated for Use with TracVision R5SL/R4SL everything shown on the supplied Contents List. Cables are stored beneath the antenna Standard-definition models unit during shipping.

  • Page 3: Plan The Installation

    Plan the Installation Before you begin, consider the following Figure 3: Blockage from Obstruction installation guidelines: • Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a clear view of the southern sky to receive satellite TV. Use the guidelines in Figure 3 to mount the antenna a suitable distance away Obstruction from obstructions on the roof, such as air...

  • Page 4: Remove The Restraints

    Remove the Restraints At the bottom of the antenna, two tie-wraps Figure 5: Removing the Shipping Restraints prevent the internal antenna assembly from moving during shipment. Follow the steps below to remove these shipping restraints. a. Carefully carry the antenna to the roof of the vehicle.

  • Page 5: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna Follow the steps below to mount the antenna to Figure 7: Antenna Orientation the vehicle’s roof. Front of Vehicle a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive to the bottom of the antenna’s three mounting plates across all of the holes. Vehicle Centerline b.

  • Page 6: Cut Out The Switchplate Hole

    Cut Out the Switchplate Hole Follow the steps below to cut out the switchplate Figure 10: Switchplate Cutout Dimensions mounting hole. 3.82" a. Using the switchplate mounting template (97 mm) 3/32" supplied in Appendix C on page 21, mark (2.25 mm) dia 0.32"...

  • Page 7: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna Follow the steps below to wire the antenna. Figure 11: Drilling the Cable Access Hole a. At the location you chose in “Plan the Installation” on page 4, use a 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw to cut out a cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof (see Figure 11).

  • Page 8: Seal The Cable Access Hole

    Seal the Cable Access Hole Follow the steps below to seal the cable access Figure 13: Installing the Clamshell Ventilator hole. #6 Screw (x3) a. Seal the cable access hole on the roof with a liberal amount of silicone sealant, RTV, or equivalent to protect against leakage.

  • Page 9: Wire The Receiver(S)

    Wire the Receiver(s) Follow the steps below to wire your receiver(s). Figure 14: Augat IT1000 Connector Installation Tool IMPORTANT! If you cut the RF cable(s) or used additional RF cabling, be sure to terminate all RF cables with Snap-N-Seal ® F-connectors using an Augat IT1000 connector installation tool (KVH part #19-0242).

  • Page 10: Ground The System

    Ground the System To ensure proper operation, follow the steps Figure 16: Grounding Block Mounting and Grounding below to ground your TracVision system. From Antenna a. Attach the supplied ground wire to either grounding screw on the grounding block (see #6 Mounting Grounding Figure 16).

  • Page 11: Wire The Switchplate

    Wire the Switchplate Follow the steps below to wire the switchplate. Figure 17: Switchplate Wiring Power/Data Cable CAUTION From Antenna For your own safety, shut down vehicle power before you connect wires. Test the circuit to ensure no power is present. a.

  • Page 12: Install Service Key(S)

    Install Service Key(s) If Necessary - See Below Find your satellite TV service below to determine which service key(s), if any, you need to install. Figure 18: Recommended DISH 1000 Satellites Store any unused service keys in the TracVision system’s Welcome Kit. DIRECTV The system is already set up from the factory for DIRECTV service.

  • Page 13: Mount The Switchplate

    Mount the Switchplate Follow the steps below to mount the switchplate. Figure 22: Switchplate Mounting a. Fit the switchplate flush into the panel cutout you made in “Cut Out the Switchplate Hole” on page b. Drill out four 5/32" (4 mm) mounting holes in the switchplate’s screw cavities (see Figure 22).

  • Page 14: Set Up And Test The System

    ON ( | ) position (see Figure 23). Within a few minutes, a picture should appear on the TV. e. TracVision R5SL only - Take a road test to verify the antenna tracks the satellite while the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 15: Educate The Customer

    Educate the Customer Give the Welcome Kit to the customer and Figure 24: Receiver Activation explain how to use the product. Also be sure the Service: Call to Activate: customer understands the following: • The receiver(s) must be activated before it can 1-866-551-8004 DIRECTV decode satellite TV signals (see Figure 24).
  • Page 16 Appendices This section includes the switchplate mounting template and provides supplemental instructions for special or advanced configurations. Contents Connecting 3 or More Receivers ....19 Choosing Alternate Satellites..... 20 Switchplate Template ......... 21...
  • Page 17 Connecting 3 or More Receivers If you need to connect three or more receivers, Figure A-1: Wiring 3 or 4 Receivers install an active (powered) multiswitch or Master Receiver Selector between the grounding block and the receivers, as shown in Figure A-1. Antenna NOTE: If you need to connect more than four receivers, please contact KVH Technical Support.
  • Page 18 Service Key(s)” on page 13, you may set up your Service Satellite Install Name TracVision R5SL/R4SL to track a pair of alternate DIRECTV 72 ° W DSS_72 satellites. To do so, you need to connect a PC to the antenna 101 °...
  • Page 19 Switchplate Template...

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