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Summary of Contents for Antenna Specialists Constellation On-Glass
- Page 1 Satellite Radio Antenna Patents Pending antenna specialists...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Pre-Installation Considerations Vehicle Mounting Locations Parts List Installation Tips Location & Glass Preparation 6, 7 Installation of Exterior Base 8-11 Installation of Interior Coupler 12, 13 Cable Routing Trouble Shooting Use & Care... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Considerations
Important: Professional installation is highly recommended due to the complexity of electronic components within the vehicle. • Check parts list. If any shortages call Antenna Specialists Customer Service 800-321-9977. (See Fig. 1, page 4) • Integrity of the installation will be compromised if one or more of the following are present at the planned installation location. -
Page 4: Parts List
Installation Tools Required Supplied Not Supplied (highly recommended) • Template • Masking Tape • Flange Depressor • Tie Wraps • Glass Curvature Tool • Knife or Blade • Quarter (25¢ coin) Parts List (Supplied) • Antenna Base • Coupling Box w/Cable •... -
Page 5: Installation Tips
Installation Tips • • Professional installation Mount as high on glass as recommended. Use supplied possible for optimal perfor- template and materials only! mance. • Caution: Cable must not Do not install antenna over rear brake light. be cut or altered in any •... -
Page 6: Location & Glass Preparation
Location & Glass Preparation Identify location of installation. Select a location that allows for interior headliner clearance. Allow for rear window wiper clearance if present. Using the Glass Curvature Tool, measure for low glass curvature. (Fig. 3) Glass preparation: 2.a) Rain X ®... - Page 7 Remove Caution Label from antenna base and coupler to expose coupling probes, as shown. (Fig. 4) PROBES MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED IN ORDER TO REMOVE CAUTION LABEL MAKE CONTACT WITH GLASS SURFACE (See No. 4 Below) PROBE COUPLER ANTENNA BASE Fig.
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Page 8: Installation Of Exterior Base
Installation of Exterior Base (this must be done first) Glass Preparation: Be sure glass surface is thoroughly clean, see no. 2 of Location & Glass Preparation instructions on page 6. Template: • Position exterior template side to exterior window location. Hold in place using masking tape. - Page 9 Completely fill each of the 8 holes with silicone (Fig. 7). Do not fill slits between holes. Slowly and carefully, remove clear plastic adhesive liner from pad (Fig. 8). Caution: Adhesive pad will stick to glass instantly and cannot SILICONE ADHESIVE be removed without having to replace.
- Page 10 Installation of Exterior Base (continued) Using both hands, apply firm pressure to the base while raising the mast to a vertical position as shown. (Fig.10) Apply firm hand pressure over entire top of antenna base surface for 60 seconds. (Fig. 11) Carefully remove the template from exterior glass.
- Page 11 10. Work the entire perimeter by applying firm pressure to the flexible seal. Important: Assure entire perimeter of seal is firmly kneaded in place using supplied flange depressor (see Fig. 12 ) around all the edges, corners and under mast pivot. SEAL PERIMETER MAST PIVOT –...
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Page 12: Installation Of Interior Coupler
Installation of Interior Coupler Glass Preparation: Be sure glass surface is thoroughly clean, see no. 2 of Loca- tion & Glass Preparation instructions on page 6. Uncoil cable so that the weight of the cable does not pull the coupler from the window during installa- tion. - Page 13 Adhere coupler starting at top Apply firm hand pressure to edge and working downward entire outer surface of as shown. (Fig. 18) coupler for 60 seconds minimum. (Fig. 19) Interior Window Trim Fig. 19 Fig. 18 Remove template once coupler is firmly in place. Work the entire perimeter by applying firm pressure to the flexible seal.
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Page 14: Cable Routing
Route Cable to Tuner/Receiver Caution: Do not alter the cable or connectors in any manner. Performance will be compromised. Do not attach plastic Fakra Housing over connector until after the cable is routed to tuner/receiver. Once in place, these cannot be removed without damaging the Housing or connectors. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting PROBLEM OR ALARM POSSIBLE SOLUTION “Antenna” Check Connections: “External Antenna” • Antenna Cable to tuner/receiver “Check Antenna” • Tuner/receiver to radio “No Signal” • Check Connections • Check for damage to cable (flattening or pinching) • Check Antenna or vehicle; may not have line of sight to XM Satellites (move vehicle away from obstructions such as buildings, etc.) -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Antenna Specialists’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to prompt repair or replacement of the product, at its option, without charge, at an authorized Antenna Specialists dealer or at the factory of Antenna Specialists in Cleveland, Ohio, when the product is returned to an...
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