5 - preparation for shipment, 5 preparation for shipment – KVH Industries TracVision L2 User Manual

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5.5

Preparation for Shipment

If you need to repack the antenna unit for shipment, the
shipping restraints removed or stowed during installation
must be replaced. Follow these steps to reinstall the restraints.

1. Rotate the antenna unit so that the LNB is facing

away from the baseplate connectors.

2. Attach the three restraints to the baseplate using

the

1

4

"

-20 x

5

8

"

hex screws and washers provided in

the kitpack and the nuts and washers removed
from the baseplate, as pictured in Figure 5-7.

3. Place the antenna bracket on the forward shipping

restraint.

4. Secure the forward restraint and bracket by

wrapping two tie-wraps around the bend in the
forward restraint and the antenna bracket (at the
end of the LNB bracket).

5. Place the entire antenna unit into its shipping box

using the original packaging material.

5-10

A Guide to TracVision L2

When rotating the azimuth
mechanism by hand, go slowly!
Hitting the mechanical stops with
excessive force will damage the
azimuth limit switch.

KVH is not liable for damage
caused by improper shipping.

2 tie-wraps used

to secure LNB arm

Forward Shipping Restraint

Forward Shipping Restraint

Nuts and Washers

Hex Screws and Washers

Figure 5-8

Securing the Forward

Shipping Restraint

Figure 5-7

Attaching the Shipping Restraints

to the Antenna Baseplate

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