Mount The Antenna - KVH Industries TracPhone V30 Installation Manual

Mount the Antenna

Mount the Antenna
Follow these steps to first remove the radome and foam
shipping restraint, and then mount the antenna to the
mounting surface.
1. Remove the three #10-32 Phillips screws securing the
radome to the baseplate. Carefully lift the radome
straight up until clear of the antenna assembly and set
it aside in a safe place. If you keep the radome
topside, secure it with a lanyard to prevent it from
falling overboard.
Note: Due to the snug fit, some contact between the
radome's sealing gasket and the antenna mechanism is
normal.
Figure 14: Remove the Radome
2. Remove the foam shipping restraint(s) and save for
future use.
IMPORTANT!
Once you have removed the restraint(s), handle the
antenna carefully, as its internal assembly will rotate
freely. If the antenna assembly hits a mechanical stop
with excessive force, the limit switch might become
damaged.
3. Transport the antenna to the mounting site.
4. Place the antenna baseplate over the holes drilled in
the mounting surface and make sure the forward arrow
inside the baseplate points toward the bow and is
parallel to the vessel's centerline. The antenna's
baseplate should rest squarely atop the foam seal.
Figure 15: Forward Arrow in Antenna Baseplate
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