KVH Industries TracVision A5 Install guide

54-0239 Rev. B TracVision A5 Shop Manual © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
• Provides excellent satellite TV reception while driving along the
open road.
•Antenna tracks the DIRECTV 101°W satellite, which is located in
the southern sky.
•System includes an integrated DIRECTV receiver (with picture-in-
guide APG), an RF converter, and an RF remote control.
• For detailed installation instructions, refer to the TracVision A5
Installation Guide. For complete operation instructions, refer to the
TracVision A5 User’s Guide.
TracVision A5 Overview
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• Two people are required to lift the antenna. Do not try to install the
antenna by yourself.
• Remove all six shipping restraints, as shown in the photos above.
Safe Handling
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• Position the roof rack crossbars 351/2" apart, measured center-to-
center.
•At least 1" clearance is required between the underside of the
antenna and the roof. To raise the antenna higher, use the spacers
supplied in the kitpack(seepage2.7oftheInstallationGuidefor
details).
• Always use the TORX hardware supplied in the kitpack. Do not
use any substitutes.
Mounting to a Roof Rack
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• KVH’s roof-mount kit is designed only for flat metal roofs up to
3/16" thick.
•Install a jack nut in all eight 7/16" mounting holes.Ensure the jack
nuts are securely attached to the roof.
•At least 1" clearance is required between the underside of the
antenna and the roof. To raise the antenna higher, use the spacers
supplied in the kitpack(seepage2.11oftheInstallationGuidefor
details).
• Always use the TORX hardware supplied in the kitpack. Do not
use any substitutes.
Mounting to the Roof
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• KVH’s Hummer kit is designed only for standard 2"-thick Hummer
H2 roof rack crossbars.
• Position the roof rack crossbars 391/2" apart, measured center-to-
center.
•Cut each crossbar’s rubber strip into three pieces as shown
above. These measurements are critical to position the T-nuts
properly.
• Always use the TORX and pin-in-hex hardware supplied in the
kitpack. Do not use any substitutes.
Mounting to Hummer H2 Rack
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Augat Tool
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•If you must cut the antenna cable, terminate the cable with the
supplied Snap-N-Seal®F-connector. Low-quality connectors will
degrade system performance.
• Always use an Augat tool (KVH P/N 19-0242)
to attach F-connectors.
•Do not kink or stress the antenna cable.
•Tighten all connections adequately.
•Use high-quality video cable between receiver and monitor(s).
•Place the RF converter at least 3 feet away from the receiver and
other electronic devices.
Proper Wiring
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Before you start:
• Before connecting the power cable, remove the key from the
ignition and remove the negative lead from the vehicle battery.
Connecting the receiver power cable’s red (positive) wire:
•Connect the red wire to +12 VDC switched (accessory) power.
Withthevehiclerunningandthereceiverturnedon,poweratthe
receivermustmeasureatleast11VDC.
•Do not wire any other device to the same power circuit.
Connecting the receiver power cable’s black (negative) wire:
•Connect the black wire to its own dedicated chassis ground (such
as a pillar ground screw) within 18" of the receiver.
•The black wire must make contact between the metal of the
ground screw and the metal of the vehicle frame.
Connecting to Power
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Do not connect the receiver directly to the vehicle’s battery
without following these additional steps:
•Install a protective fuse (6 amps) within 18" of the battery.
•Install a relay, switched from the ignition, between the battery and
the receiver.
•Use fire-resistant AWG 8 wire from the relay to the battery.
Connecting to Power (cont’d)
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You affixed the antenna serial number label to the red
Activation Card.
You removed all 6 of the antenna’s shipping restraints.
You used the proper TORX mounting hardware.
You allowed at least 1" of clearance between the antenna
and the vehicle’s roof.
You verified the antenna is securely attached to the vehicle.
You used an Augat tool to attach the F-connector to the
antenna cable (if you cut the cable).
You connected the antenna cable, high-quality audio/video
cables, and RF converter cable securely to the receiver.
You connected the receiver’s power cable to +12 VDC
switched (accessory) power.
You placed the RF converter 3 feet away from the receiver and
other electronic devices.
You installed the receiver in a dry location away from any heat
sources, allowing 2 inches of empty space for ventilation.
You installed 2 “AAA” batteries in the remote control.
You completed an Installation Report(provided at the back of this
manual) and faxed it to KVH at 401-849-0045.
Installation Checklist
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