VuQube V10_02
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Installation
Mountingbracketandselectinglocationtorunwiring
1)SelectandmarkbothareaonbackofCabtomountthebracketANDlocationtorun
coaxialfromtheVuQubetotheinsideiftheCab.
· Be sure at least 4” of Vu Qube is above the highest part of the roof so that adequate
signal can be received by the antenna. The clearance of the Vu Qube is important
because the antenna requires a direct line of site to the satellite in the southern sky to
acquireasignal.
· TheVuQuberequiresa16”diameterofspacetobemounted.
· Makesureyouallowenoughspaceforthewiringsothatthattheco
axialcabledoesnothaveasharpbend.
· It is best to select a position on the rear of the cab free from
obstruction. Obstructions like smoke stacks, brackets, and airconditioning units may
interferewithsatellitesignalorpreventthesatellitesignalfromreachingtheVuQube.
2)Drillholesformountingbracketwithpropersizedependingonfastenersused.
3)Mountbrackettocabusingfasteners.
4)Sealholeswithasealantcompatiblewithcab,faring,orairshieldmaterial,depending
onwhereVuQubeismounted.
5)Drillholetopasstheharnessesinsidethevehicle.
NOTE: If you are unable to install the Vu Qube 4” above the cab due toheight restriction,
installwiththemaximumavailableclearance.WithlessoftheVuQubetopcoverabovethe
Cab, there may be difficultly acquiring satellite signal in the Northeastern US (Maine, New
Hampshire,VermontandMassachusetts).
NOTE:InstructionsformountingtheVuQubeisillustratedusingMountingBracketKitpart
number 31100. This Mounting Bracket Kit and others weredesigned specifically to mount
the Vu Qube tothe back of a truck cab. Please contactWallace Technologies, LLC (866
8022228)regardingotherbracketoptions.
Note: Theinstallerisresponsiblefordeterminingthemostappropriatefastenertosecure
thebrackettothecab.DependingontheCabmaterial,fastenerssuchaslagscrews,well
nuts,sheetmetalscrews,toggleboltsandTanchorsmaybeused,andshouldalwaysbe
usedincombinationwithcompatiblesealanttoenvironmentallysealtheholesafter
installation.
