Diamond Antenna K9000 User manual

The K9000 mount is designed for lightweight VHF/UHF
mobile antennas that do not require direct RF grounding.
Flexible antennas (NR770H series) are desirable as they reduce
vibration and shock transferred to the K9000. Excessive torque
should be minimized to ensure satisfactory performance of the
K9000.
RecommendedAntennas
Forbestperformance,werecommendDIAMONDNR&SG
seriesantennasunder45”(suchasNR73BNMO,NR770HA,
NR770HB, NR770RA, NR770HNMO, NR770HBNMO,
SG7500NMO, and SG7500A and SG-M510). Use the
DIAMOND SO-239 UHF style base connector and cable
assemblies(DIAMONDC101,C211,C213).ForNMOstyle
antennas, use the DIAMOND C101NMO.
MOTOR DRIVE MOUNT
K9000
• The mount brackethas aspring-type backtorque limiterwhich
can prevent the antenna from rattling and protect the car and
mount bracket.
• A protective rubber sheet is attached to K9000TM bracket
which reduces possible discolorations or scratching of painted
surfaces.
• The mount bracket is fully adjustable from angles 45–90 de-
grees. You can choose from 7 levels of adjustment with the con-
trol knob (on side of motor drive).
• For simple wiring of motor drive, a cigar plug is included.
Mounting bracket and base fitment assemblies are separate for
easy angle adjustment.
Confirm all parts in the package. If any part of the mount bracket
is broken or missing, contact RF Parts with the part number.
Confirm the parts
Features
TM Trunk Lid/Hatchback Mount
LRM Luggage Rack Mount
The OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS give you
information on handling mount bracket and accessories.
Before use, please read carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of Operation
The antenna may be raised or lowered by depressing Control
Switch. The mount motor contains a limit switch which shall
stop the antenna automatically at its end of travel. When the
switch is ON, the green lamp is lit when raising the antenna and
the red lamp is lit when lowering the antenna.
Caution
To prevent any damage of the mount bracket, pay attention
to the following instructions.
• Thismountbracket is designed for12volt negative ground
vehicles. Do not use it in a vehicle with incorrect voltage.
• Do not operate the mount bracket ifexternaltemperatureis
nearfreezing orbelow.
• Avoid hitting obstacles during driving. To prevent such a
situation, the mount brackethas a back torque limiter which
has a spring to absorb impact. This back torque limiter will
work in one direction only.
* The mount bracket is designed for use in negative ground
cars. When the mount bracket is used in positive grounded
cars,thelamp will not light. Reverse connectionofthe power
cord.
Important Safety Instructions
• Vibration during driving may cause loosening of bolts
and screws. Check periodically and fasten if necessary.
“Locktite” compound can be used to secure threads.
• Should the antenna and mount bracket receive a sharp
impact, they could be broken and fall off which could cause
personal injury or damage. Drive carefully and avoid haz-
ardous branches of trees, etc.
• Strong vibration (i.e. vehicles with diesel engines) may
cause excessive stress on the K9000 mount. Install the
antenna far away from the source of vibration.

a. K9000TM for Trunk/Hatchback
Installation Example
Options
To install the mount bracket, optional mount hardware and
coaxial cables are needed. Choose the optional parts to match
the installation location.
Trunk Installation Example
Trunk Installation Example
Mount Bracket Parts and
Bracket Installation
Mount Bracket Parts for Trunk/Hatchback
K9000TM Hardware kit
b. K9000LRM for Roof Rail/Carrier Pipe
Installation Example
Installing Motor Drive to Bracket
Mount Bracket Parts for Roof Rail/Carrier Pipe
K9000LRM Hardware kit
Installing Motor Drive to Bracket
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Explanation of Operation
Warning
* The back torque limiter contained on this mount bracket
can work only when the limit switch is ON in response to
raisinganantenna.Forthis reason, backlash shall be avoided.
The position of installation should not be reversed. Change
the direction of the mount bracket body if you want to lower
the antenna to the reverse direction.
Installing K9000TM Mount Bracket on Car
• Choose desired mountinglocation to ensure strength ofmount,
best performance of antenna, and proper opening and closing of
trunk/hatchback.
• Slide mounting bracket over lip edge of trunk/hatchback.
Fasten mounting setscrews using enclosed metalprotection plate
between screws and vehicle. Install antenna. (See recommended
antennas for proper antenna selection.)
1. Trunk/Hatchback (K9000TM Mount Bracket)
• Proper angle adjustment on trunk/hatchback installations:
Loosen mount bolt and turn mount
laterally.
Loosen the set screws on bottom
of mount bracket body. Turn
the mount bracket laterally to adjust
direction of antenna’s “down”
position.If you want to turn morethan
50 degrees, detach the mount bracket
and parts, and then adjust.
* If proper angle adjustment is not
possible due to contact between the
mount bracket and the car body, move
installation to different location while
maintaining proper raise/lower direction.
Installing K9000LRM Mount Bracket on Car
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Raise and adjust the mount bracket
body horizontally.
• K9000LRM mount bracket can be installed on round and
square pipes or rails.
Dimensions of pipes and roof rails
K9000LRM mount bracket can be installed on various pipes
and roof rails by adjusting fitments as shown. Install antenna.
(See recommended antennas for proper antenna selection.)
Round Pipe in diameter of 15-34
Square Pipe in one side of 15-26 mm
Roof Rail in height of less than 32 mm and width of
less than 50 mm
2. Roof Rail/Carrier Pipe (K9000LRM Mount Bracket )
Protection Sheet
Example of installation
inside roof rail.
Example of installation
on outside roof rail.

Setantenna to beraised to 90degrees by operatingthe control switch.
 Loosen the nut (side of antenna
mount) and set antenna for vertical
position.
 Adjust knob by using coin in
coingroove.
• Fasten screws after adjusted.
 This product was manufactured under strict quality control,
if damage occurred during shipping, contact your dealer.
 Design andspecifications of this productare subject tochange
without notice.
Power Cord Wiring
• Attach wires from control box and motor drive mount.
A positive voltage is applied on both power cords. If power cords
are forced unreasonably or pinched, the fuse may blow due to the
short.
• Wire the connector of the control box to the connector of the
mount bracket. Insert cigar plug.
* Using fuse greater than 0.5 Amp may cause damage to mount.
• Mounttheantennabefore making angle adjustment. Turning of
the adjust knob during antenna’s down position may cause dam-
age to the limit switch.
* Operating angle at shipment is set at 45 degrees.
Operating Angle Adjustment
Specifications
Antenna Length to be Installed 45” maximum
Antenna Weight to be Installed 1 lb. maximum
Operating Voltage 13.8 V (10-16 V)
Operating Current less than 0.4 A
Operating Time about 4 seconds (0-90°)
Operating Angles 45-90 degrees
Fuse Capacity 0.8A
0.8A Fuse
located in cigar
plug
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