KVH Industries TracVision L3 Owner's Manual page 17

A Guide to TracVision L3/S3
Baseplate Connectors Facing
Front of Vehicle – Recommended
Drain Hole Locations
You MUST drill out the drain holes
as indicated to ensure that any
moisture that enters the baseplate
is able to drain. Ensure that factory-
drilled holes are completely sealed.
Forward Shipping Restraint
(Arranged for Shipping)
2-6
11a.(Alternate Drain Hole Locations) If the antenna unit
is installed with the connectors facing the front of
the vehicle, drill out
rear-facing side of the baseplate as illustrated in
Figure 2-6. The existing factory-drilled drain
holes shown in Figure 2-5 must then be plugged
with silicone rubber sealant.
Figure 2-6
Recommended
Drain Hole Positions
12. Cut the tie-wraps holding the antenna unit to the
forward shipping restraint (see Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-7
⁄ " (5 mm)-drain holes in the
3
1 6
3/16" (5 mm)
Drain Hole Angle
(relative to baseplate)
tie-wraps used
to secure LNB arm
Shipping Restraint
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Front of
Vehicle
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Shipping Restraint
Nuts and Washers