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54-0286 Rev. A
Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines:
• The antenna requires a 15° to 75° look angle and
must have an unobstructed view of the southern
sky to receive satellite TV.
• Find a location on a flat part of the roof on the
centerline of the vehicle, away from any
obstructions that might block the satellite signal
(the antenna should be at least 18" away from the
nearest air conditioner).
Figure 1
Antenna Blockage
• The antenna must be mounted on a horizontal
surface with a minimum roof (or other mounting
surface) radius of 250". When placed flat on the
mounting surface, the mounting plates should be
less than 7⁄16" above the mounting surface (see
Figure 2).
Figure 2
Maximum Mounting Surface Slope
• When choosing a location for the switchplate, find
a dry, flat location that will be easily accessible to
the user. Take into account cable lengths between
components, as well as accessibility to the
equipment after installation.
If you need to paint the radome,
use ONLY non-metallic
automotive paint without a
primer coat. Metallic paint or paint
having metallic color will block
satellite signals.
Plan the Installation
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Any gap larger than 7⁄16" will warp
the baseplate and seriously
damage the antenna.
