Summary of Contents for Maxview B2590/65
- Page 1 B2590/65 B2590/85 Crank-Up Installation & Operation Instruction Manual 9111410 Iss 1...
- Page 2 Useful Information Date of Purchase Retailer Installer Serial Number...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty............................4 Safety Precautions ........................5 Introduction ..........................6 Proper Use & Operation ......................6 Installation ........................... 7 Required Tools & Equipment (not supplied) ................7 Product Contents ........................7 Selecting an Installation Location ..................... 8 Attaching Antenna Mount Plate & LNB Park Plate ..............9 Attach Antenna Unit to Mounting Plate ................... -
Page 4: Warranty
Customer is not the original owner or cannot provide proof of purchase In no event shall Maxview be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the warranty. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Do not operate the Crank-Up with snow or ice on the antenna. Servicing If in the event that you do experience a problem with the system call Maxview Customer Service +44 (0)1553 811000. Any inspection or repair must be carried out by Maxview or an appointed representative of the manufacturer. -
Page 6: Introduction
All instructions and models are subject to change. In accordance with policy of progressive product, the company reserve the right to alter specifications. Copyright© these instructions are the sole property of Maxview Ltd and may not be reproduced. Please keep these instructions safe for future reference. -
Page 7: Installation
No.2 Phillips screwdriver Weather Resistant Elastic Adhesive* and Applicator gun Surface Cleaner 10mm spanner Hexagonal socket key 4mm Deburrer/Round File/Emery paper Conduit (recommend method for securing cables) *Maxview recommends the following adhesives: ® Sikaflex -512 Caravan ® Geocel Geobond HM ®... -
Page 8: Selecting An Installation Location
Check for obstructions such as roof lights and vents Check for electrical cables beneath screw fixing points Check the co-axial cables will reach the satellite receiver (Maxview can supply extended cables) Do not allow the dish to overhang the edge of the vehicle... -
Page 9: Attaching Antenna Mount Plate & Lnb Park Plate
Attaching Antenna Mount Plate & LNB Park Plate 1. Remove antenna unit from wooden transit packaging. 2. Remove mounting plate from Antenna Unit by removing 6 x M6 nuts using 10mm spanner. 3. Clean roof, Mounting Plate and LNB Park Plate in accordance with adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines. -
Page 10: Attach Antenna Unit To Mounting Plate
11. Place a small amount of adhesive into each pilot hole before screwing plate to roof. 12. Wipe off excess adhesive with a cloth. 7 x No. 10 screws (large) Note Follow manufacturer’s instructions when applying adhesive. Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions. -
Page 11: Installing Coaxial Cables
Installing coaxial cables 1. Check there are no hidden cables in the roof structure and that the hole location is clear of obstructions both internally and externally. 2. Drill a 8mm hole to pass the satellite cable. For 2 cables, drill 2 holes or use larger drill. 3. -
Page 12: Installing The Handle
Installing the Handle 1. Push the aluminium tube into the plastic coupler and insert into the antenna unit through the hole in the ceiling. With the plastic coupler pushed up tight to the ceiling, mark the aluminium tube along all four sides. - Page 13 2. Cut the 20mm square tube with a hacksaw. Make the cut so that the line is left on the discarded part of the tube. 3. Now mark and cut the 4mm spindle so that it is 40mm longer than the tube. 40mm 4.
- Page 14 5. Place the Base Plate over the Coupler Bush. Point the arrow to the rear of the vehicle. Mark the four fixing holes. Drill four 2.5mm pilot holes or use a bradawl. With four No10 screws fix the Base Plate to the ceiling Note: Rear of Vehicle 6.
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Page 15: Attach Satellite Dish To Antenna Unit
7. Place the 4mm spindle into the elevation handle and fix to the Dish Direction Unit with two M4 screws. Note: Add the 2 x M5 washers as image below before fixing the elevation handle Attaching the Satellite Dish to the Antenna Unit 1. - Page 16 4. Fix satellite dish to Antenna Arm using M6 Button Head Screws, M6 Nuts and 6mm Plastic Washers. The 65cm and 85cm satellite dishes have different fixing hole positions. Therefore 4 of the holes will be unused. 5. Remove all tools, packaging and obstructions from roof. 6.
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Page 17: Operation Guide
Operation Guide Finding a Satellite Location & Set-up Before starting check there is a clear line of sight to the southern sky. All television broadcasting satellites have a geostationary orbit which means their location is fixed above the earth’s equator. Satellites also have a limited range of transmission so use the Zone maps included in the appendix to check your location is suitable for reception. - Page 18 5. Now Turn the Azimuth Lock Lever to the RED position to disengage the brake and turn Dish Direction Unit to a South Easterly direction as indicated by the compass. 6. Slowly scan from South East to South whilst checking for a picture on the Television. 7.
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Page 19: Lowering The Antenna
Lowering the Antenna 1. Rotate the Dish Direction Unit until it aligns with the Base Plate and Lock Azimuth (green) 2. Lower the antenna by rotating the Elevation Handle anti-clockwise (approximately 25 turns from 25 degrees until you see home position in the window) NOTE: The Home Position will go past the Elevation window once during the lowering operation before you see the Home Position for the second time. -
Page 20: Skew Adjustment
Skew Adjustment Skew adjustment is required when signal strength is weak at the limit of a given satellites’ reception area. It involves adjusting the angle of the LNB on the roof mounted antenna unit. ASTRA 28.2... - Page 21 ASTRA 19.2 Caution Follow general safety advice on page 5 when adjusting Antenna Unit.
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Page 22: Specification
Specification B2590/65 B2590/85 Antenna Gain 36.0dB 38.1dB LNB Outputs Dimensions Antenna Height (min) 167mm 167mm Antenna Height (max) 960mm 1130mm Handle (H x W D) 80mm x 120mm x 25mm Mass Antenna 10kg 11kg Handle 140g Elevation Angle Range 10°-70°... -
Page 23: Reception Maps
Reception Maps ASTRA 28.2E 2A/B North Beam 2A/B South Beam ASTRA 2D... -
Page 24: Astra 19.2E
ASTRA 19.2E 1KR 1L & 1M HOTBIRD 13.0E... -
Page 25: Astra 23.5E
ASTRA 23.5E... - Page 26 Quick Reference Tables Your Locations Add your favourite locations for quick reference for future use Elevation Number of Satellite Location Notes (degrees) Turns Crank Up Astra 28.2 E Kings Lynn Manufacture Location...
- Page 27 Notes...
- Page 28 Satellite Zone Map...