KVH Industries TracVision C3 - Manual (Page 22)

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A Guide to TracVision C3
2.2 Mounting the Antenna Unit
The following instructions will result in a secure, effective
installation and trouble-free operation of your TracVision C3.
Antenna Mounting Procedure
1. Make sure that you have chosen a suitable
mounting location based upon the guidelines in
Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best Location.”
2. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton.
3. Remove and save the 8 pan head screws and flat
washers that secure the radome to the baseplate.
Carefully lift the radome straight up until clear of
the antenna assembly and set aside.
4. Position the antenna unit in the desired location
on the centerline of the vessel with the baseplate
and mounting plate arrows facing in the same
direction (either forward or aft). The mounting
plate dimensions and ideal orientation of the
system are illustrated in Figures 2-2 and 2-3,
respectively.
Figure 2-2
Mounting Plate Dimensions
Figure 2-3
Proper Orientation of
the Antenna Unit
Vessel
Center
line
The antenna’s baseplate
connectors may face either forward
or backward along the centerline of
the vessel for more convenient
installation.
Always lift the antenna unit by the
gray baseplate, never by the
radome or any portion of the
antenna assembly!