Maxview B2590/65 User manual

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B2590/65
B2590/85
Crank-Up
Installation & Operation
Instruction Manual
9111410 Iss 1

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Useful Information
Date of Purchase
Retailer
Installer
Serial Number

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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...................................................................................10
Installing coaxial cables .........................................................................................................11
Installing the Handle ..............................................................................................................12
Attach Satellite Dish to Antenna Unit .....................................................................................15
Operation Guide........................................................................................................................17
Finding a Satellite ..................................................................................................................17
Lowering the Antenna............................................................................................................19
Skew Adjustment.......................................................................................................................20
Specification..............................................................................................................................22
Reception Maps ........................................................................................................................23
ASTRA 28.2E ........................................................................................................................23
ASTRA 19.2E ........................................................................................................................24
HOTBIRD 13.0E....................................................................................................................24
ASTRA 23.5E ........................................................................................................................25

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Warranty
Every new Crank-Up Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the
factory, and is covered by the following two years parts and workmanship warranty from the date of
original purchase.
Two years parts warranty. The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the
original part is determined to be defective under the terms of warranty. The customer is
responsible for the cost of replacement parts after two years. This warranty does not cover
installation or external wiring.
Should any trouble develop during the warranty period please contact Maxview before the warranty
period expires. If you do experience a problem with the product contact Maxview Customer
Services on [phone] or email [e-mail].
Please make sure you have the following ready when you call:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of purchase
Clear and concise details of the fault
Details of who installed the product
The warranty does not apply where:
The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained
Repairs have been made or attempted by a third party other than Maxview
Repairs are required due to normal wear and tear
Modifications have been made to the product
The antenna unit has been opened
Damaged caused by abrasive cleaning or power washing
Circumstances beyond the control of Maxview that have caused the product to no longer
operate correctly
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.
This does not affect your statutory rights

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Safety Precautions
Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your satellite antenna. Understand its
applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Maxview declines all responsibility in the
event of incident or accident if they are due to a non observation of the installation instructions or
the way the product is used.
No modifications are permissible to the Antenna Unit or Handle Assembly.
Installation
Installation should be carried out by a competent person.
Take care when working at heights keeping work area clean and tidy to avoid trip hazards.
Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight.
Use a recommended adhesive from page 7 to bond the antenna unit to vehicle roof and
follow the manufacturer’s instructions during application.
Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions
Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person. If in doubt seek advice
from a qualified electrician.
Operation
Before starting your journey check that antenna is in the park position.
The maximum speed of vehicle with antenna mounted on roof is 81mph (130km/h).
Never operate the antenna if someone is in close proximity of the antenna.
If high winds or electrical storms are anticipated lower antenna to park position.
Do not allow children to operate the antenna unit.
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 [phone].
Any inspection or repair must be carried out by Maxview or an appointed representative of
the manufacturer.
No regular maintenance required on the system.
Do not remove cover on Antenna
Do not use solvent or abrasive cleaning agents on the system.
Use a suitable mild detergent to clean the Antenna Unit.
Do not pressure wash the Antenna Unit.
Check the Antenna Unit fixings for mechanical integrity at least once a year.

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Introduction
Please read these instructions fully before installation and using the antenna for the first time. The
operation of the antenna has been designed to be as simple as possible however should you
require any technical assistance please contact Maxview customer service on [phone]
or visit www.maxview.co.uk.
Proper Use & Operation
The Crank-Up is designed for permanent mounting on a motorhome, caravan or horsebox to
manually locate a television broadcast satellite when the vehicle is stationary.
Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted and will
invalidate the warranty.
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.
Recycle packaging where facilities exist.

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Installation
Required Tools & Equipment (not supplied)
32mm hole saw
2.5mm and 8mm twist drill
Power Drill
Hacksaw
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
Sikaflex®-252
Product Contents
Antenna Unit
Handle Assembly
65/85cm Antenna (separate carton)
Accessory Pack
LNB Park Plate x 1
No.10 Screws (large) x 10
M4 Screws for Plastic(small) x 5
Cable Clips x 12
M6 Button Head Screw x 4
M6 Locking Nut x 4
6mm Plastic Washer x 4
Aluminium 20mm Tube x 1
Steel 4mm Spindle x 1
Instruction Manual x 1
Self Adhesive Zone Map x 1
Compass x 1
M5 Washers x 2

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Selecting an Installation Location
Positioning the Antenna Unit and Handle Assembly
Decide where you wish to mount your satellite system, taking into account obstacles both on the
roof and inside the vehicle. The system MUST BE pointing towards the rear of the Vehicle
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
Clearance around antenna system when in use is shown with reference E
Ensure adequate clearance of the handle assembly from cupboard doors and light fittings
D
65cm
85cm
A
100
117
B
17
17
C
49
49
D
67
85
E
110
125
F
50
50
G
160
160
B
C
Direction of travel
A
E
F
G

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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.
4. Mark a centre line for the antenna making sure dish will not overhang vehicle.
5. Align notches on plate with centre line.
6. Mark the position of 6 screw fixing holes and centre hole.
7. Mark position of LNB Park Plate.
8. Drill 6 x 2.5mm pilot holes into the roof
9. Using a 32mm holesaw drill the centre hole through the roof.
10. Apply rings of adhesive* to surface of Antenna Mounting Plate and LNB Park Plate and
firmly place them into position.
LNB Park Plate
Direction of travel
Centre Line
Antenna Mount Plate
Important Note:
Adhesive MUST be used to give a
water tight seal between mounting
plate and installation surface

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11. Place a small amount of adhesive into each pilot hole before screwing plate to roof.
12. Wipe off excess adhesive with a cloth.
Note
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when applying adhesive. Do not travel until adhesive
has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions.
Take care when working at heights. Always follow ladder manufacturer’s safety advice.
Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight.
Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Attach Antenna Unit to Mounting Plate
Carefully lower the antenna unit onto the Mounting Plate and re-attach the M6 Nuts and Washers
that were previously removed.
Caution
Replace Nylon locking nuts if they have been removed more than twice. The locking action of the
Nylon becomes less effective if repeatedly assembled and disassembled.
Note:
Do not remove transit tape x 2
7 x No. 10 screws (large)

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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. Clean off any burrs from the hole and clean surface.
4. Pass cables through the hole.
5. Using adhesive bond cable entry plate to the roof –note the 3 cable glands should face the
rear of the vehicle.
6. Secure cable to roof using the cable clips (supplied).
7. Inside the vehicle route cable to satellite receiver and make the F connection. The Crank
Up satellite system features a twin LNB for connection to a PVR or 2 separate receivers.
Note
To prevent trip hazards it is recommended that cables are concealed in PVCu conduit (not
supplied) where access is required to the roof of the vehicle.
Use an extra Cable
Entry Plate to route
2nd Sat feed to a
different location

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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.
Drilled hole
Aluminium
tube
Coupler

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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.
4. With the Coupler Bush aligned to the rear of the vehicle insert the Tube and Coupler Bush
through the ceiling hole and into the antenna unit.
Aluminium Tube should not protrude past the coupler bush
REAR OF VEHICLE
40mm

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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
6. Take the Dish Direction Unit and turn the azimuth lock lever to the red position to release
the brake. Locate the Dish Direction onto the Coupler Bush and use three M4 screws fix it
in place.
Note: Rear of Vehicle
Align the arrows
Azimuth lock lever
Red = Unlocked
Green = Locked (safe to travel)

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7. Place the 4mm spindle into the elevation handle and fix to the Dish Direction Unit with two
M4 screws.
Attaching the Satellite Dish to the Antenna Unit
1. Ensure Antenna Unit is free from obstacles.
2. Turn the azimuth lock lever to the green position (locked for travel)
3. Elevate the antenna to 25 degrees (25 turns = 25 degrees)
Azimuth Lock is Green - LOCKED for
travel
Wind handle clockwise 25 turns to reach 25 degrees
NOTE: The Home Position will go past the Elevation Window during the 25 turns, this is
normal operation
Antenna Up
Elevation Window
Note:
Add the 2 x M5 washers as image below
before fixing the elevation handle

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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. Finally, carefully remove the green transit tape from Antenna Unit in 2 places
Caution
Replace Nylon locking nuts if they have been removed more than twice. The locking action of the
Nylon becomes less effective if repeatedly assembled and disassembled.

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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. If your location is near the limit of reception it is
recommended to adjust the skew angle of the LNB to maximise signal quality and strength (see
page 20 for details)
Note
Ensure the TV and Satellite Receiver are connected in accordance to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
The Zone map can be stuck to the wall if needed near the Dish Direction Unit
Starting Search
1. Open elevation handle
2. We recommend always winding the Antenna Handle 25 turns to 25 degrees as a starting
position.
3. Determine the approximate dish elevation required from the zone map.
4. Adjust the elevation handle and wind to elevation shown on the zone map. (Compensate
the elevation angle accordingly if your vehicle is not level)
Antenna Up
Antenna Down
Elevation read out
and dish direction
pointer
Elevation Handle

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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. If no satellite is found adjust the elevation by 2 degrees and repeat the scan.
8. When the satellite is found fine adjustment of the satellite system may now be required to
achieve the best possible signal.
9. Turn the Azimuth Lock Lever to the GREEN position to apply the brake.
SE
S
Park position indicator
Lock Azimuth
Unlock Azimuth Lock
Rotate Dish Direction Unit
Dish direction pointer
Azimuth lock lever: Red = Unlocked / Green = Locked
Azimuth lock lever

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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)
3. Slowly turn the handle until elevation indicator fully shows the home position and you feel
some park resistance. Do not over wind the handle as this may damage the satellite
system.
CAUTION: As a manual system we always recommend the ‘3 point safety check’
Before travelling;
1. Elevation readout must show the Home position (check park resistance felt)
2. Azimuth Lock Lever must be in the Green Position and Park arrows aligned
3. Visual check on your roof to ensure the Antenna is fully lowered.
Align Dish direction
pointer to Base plate
Lock Azimuth
Elevation
Home Position
Antenna Down
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. This is normal operation.
Arrows aligned for
travel

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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
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