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TracVision R6ST Installation Guide
These instructions explain how to install the TracVision R6ST satellite TV antenna system on an
RV or motor coach. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in the User's
Guide.
Installation Steps
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized technician
install the TracVision R6ST system. To find a technician near you, please visit
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 R6ST 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
KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with 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. © 2007 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved. 54-0333 Rev. B
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Details on registering the product with KVH
Warranty terms and conditions
List of every part supplied in the kit
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Phone: +1 401 847-3327 E-mail: techs@kvh.com KVH, TracVision, and the unique light-colored dome with 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.
  • Page 2: Inspect Parts And Get Tools

    Inspect Parts and Get Tools a. Unpack the box and ensure it contains Figure 1 TracVision R6ST Antenna everything shown on the Contents List. Save the packaging for future use. Radome Antenna IMPORTANT! Always lift the antenna by the Base...
  • 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 needs a clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV. Using the table in Figure 3 as a guide, mount Obstruction the antenna a suitable distance away from Antenna...
  • Page 4: Remove The Restraints

    Remove the Restraints a. Carefully carry the antenna to the roof of Figure 5 Carrying Antenna to Roof the vehicle. b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four 1/4"-20 screws on the bottom of the antenna’s base at the locations shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 5: Mount The Antenna

    Mount the Antenna a. Apply appropriate construction adhesive Figure 8 Antenna Orientation to the bottom of the antenna’s three Vehicle mounting plates across all of the holes. Centerline b. At the mounting location you chose Cable Connector earlier, place the antenna on the centerline of the roof so that the front mounting plate faces the front of the vehicle and the cable connector faces the...
  • Page 6: Wire The Antenna

    Wire the Antenna a. At the location you chose earlier, use a Figure 10 Antenna Cable with Rubber Sealing Boot 5/8" hole saw to cut out a cable access hole in the vehicle’s roof. Smooth the edges of the hole to protect the cable. b.
  • Page 7: Wire The Receiver

    Wire the Receiver a. If you cut the antenna cable, use an Augat Figure 13 Augat Tool ® IT1000 tool to attach a Snap-N-Seal F-connector to the end of the connector (see Figure 13). IMPORTANT! Do not use a screw-on, push-on, or twist-on connector.
  • Page 8: Connect Power

    Connect Power The receiver requires 10-16 volts DC (VDC) Figure 15 Receiver Power Wiring power input supporting 60 watts (5 amps @ Black 12VDC). Ground Input Power CAUTION (10-16 VDC) For your own safety, shut down vehicle power before you connect the wires. a.
  • Page 9: Mount The Receiver

    Mount the Receiver a. If you wish to mount the receiver, attach Figure 16 Receiver Brackets the two mounting brackets to the sides of the unit using three #2-56 screws. Simply screw these fasteners into the vent slots (see Figure 16).
  • Page 10: Test The System

    Test the System Now that you have installed the TracVision R6ST Figure 19 Receiver Status Lights system, you need to turn the system on and verify that the antenna works properly. a. Ensure the antenna has a clear view of the southern sky.
  • Page 11: Educate The Customer

    TV. Common causes of blockage are trees, buildings, bridges, overpasses, and mountains. The Figure 22 Blockage Example TracVision R6ST system will not work inside a garage. Blocked! • Heavy rain or snow might temporarily interrupt reception.

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