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TracVision
Reshipping Instructions
The following pages explain how to prepare the TracVision A5
antenna for reshipping.
IMPORTANT!
tie-wrap shipping restraints and pack
the antenna in its original packaging,
as explained in these instructions, to
ensure a safe shipment. Without the
restraints, the antenna
damaged.
Shipping damage will NOT be
covered under KVH's warranty policy.

Materials and Equipment Required

To prepare the antenna for shipping, you will need the following
tools and materials:
• #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
1
" driver
4
5
" hex bit
3 2
• TORX
bit (supplied in the original kitpack)
®
• Six tie-wraps (supplied in the kitpack)
Do NOT tilt the antenna or turn it upside-down at any
time during this procedure. Tilting the antenna without the
shipping restraints installed may damage the unit.
54-0217 Rev. D
®
A5 Antenna
Be sure to install the
Antenna Reshipping Instructions
WILL
become
i

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Summary of Contents for TracVision A5

  • Page 1 Antenna Reshipping Instructions TracVision ® A5 Antenna Reshipping Instructions The following pages explain how to prepare the TracVision A5 antenna for reshipping. IMPORTANT! Be sure to install the tie-wrap shipping restraints and pack the antenna in its original packaging, as explained in these instructions, to ensure a safe shipment.
  • Page 3 Antenna Reshipping Instructions Step 1 - Remove the Mounting Brackets TORX Screw Head Remove the four mounting brackets from the antenna’s base. At each bracket, use a ⁄ " driver and the supplied T27 TORX bit to remove the three ⁄...
  • Page 4 TracVision A5 Step 3 - Remove the Radome Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the four ⁄ "-20 x ⁄ " screws that secure the radome to the antenna. Set the radome aside in a safe place. Removing the Radome 1/4"-20 Screws...
  • Page 5 Antenna Reshipping Instructions Step 4 - Attach the Shipping Restraints Extra tie-wraps were supplied in the original kitpack. Attach six of these tie-wraps in key locations as shown in the photos on the following pages. These tie-wraps will help keep the antenna from moving during shipment.
  • Page 6 TracVision A5 Shipping Restraint #1 Tie-wrap Shipping Restraint #2 Tie-wrap Shipping Restraint #3 Tie-wrap 54-0217 Rev. D...
  • Page 7 Antenna Reshipping Instructions Shipping Restraint #4 Tie-wrap Shipping Restraint #5 Tie-wrap Shipping Restraint #6 Tie-wrap 54-0217 Rev. D...
  • Page 8 TracVision A5 Step 5 - Reattach the Radome Reattach the radome that you removed in Step 3 (on page 3). Secure in place using the four ⁄ "-20 x ⁄ " screws. Ensure that you do not pinch any cables when installing the radome.

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