KVH Industries TracVision R4 - Manual (Page 16)

2-5
Installation
54-0157 Rev. H
7. Seal the two baseplate holes shown in Figure 2-4
with the plugs provided in the kitpack.
8. Apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the
antenna’s four mounting plates. If using a liquid
construction adhesive, apply beads to the
mounting plates in a zig-zag pattern.
9. Reposition the antenna, lining up the mounting
plate holes with the holes in the roof. Attach the
mounting plates to the roof using
3 ⁄
16
" (5 mm)-
diameter rivets (or appropriate fasteners). Seal all
rivet heads and edges with silicone.
10. 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.
11. When the antenna unit is installed with the
connectors facing the rear of the vehicle, the drain
holes are located as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5
Baseplate Connectors Facing Rear
of Vehicle – Factory-drilled
Drain Hole Locations
If the roof’s mounting surface is not
perfectly flat as KVH recommends,
make sure the baseplate does not
warp when you attach the
antenna’s mounting plates. Refer to
Section 2.1, “Choosing the Best
Location,” for further details.
Factory-drilled
Drain Hole Positions
Front of
Vehicle
Recommended
3/16" (5 mm)
Drain Hole Positions
Drain Hole Angle
(relative to baseplate)
Front of
Vehicle
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Figure 2-4
Antenna Baseplate (Bottom View)
Baseplate Holes