3 - connecting the receiver ground wire, 4 - installing the switchplate, 3 connecting the receiver ground wire – KVH Industries TracVision R4 User Manual

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2-11

Installation

54-0157 Rev. H

2.3.3

Connecting the Receiver Ground Wire

A grounding wire (Cable #32-0583-50) has been provided to
connect your receiver to a suitable ground and protect the
system. Attach the grounding wire to any suitable screw on the
rear panel of the receiver with a good contact with the receiver
chassis. The other end should be connected to a suitable ground.

2.3.4

Installing the Switchplate

After completing the switchplate wiring process, you must install
the switchplate itself. This process, detailed in the following
steps, is illustrated in Figure 2-13.

1. Fit the switchplate assembly and support frame

into the panel cutout made in Step 2 of Section 2.3,
“Connecting System Components,”
and flush to the
mounting surface.

2. Drill out four

5

32

" (4 mm) holes in the countersunk

settings in the switchplate support frame.

3. Drill four

3

32

" (2.5 mm) holes in the mounting

surface using the countersunk holes in the support
frame as the template. Secure the support frame
and switchplate assembly to the mounting surface
using four #6 self-cutting screws.

4. Snap the front cover into place to cover the screws

and support frame.

5. Reinstall the vehicle fuse removed in Step 1 of

Section 2.3.2, “Connecting to Vehicle Power.”

3.82"

(97 mm)

2.36"

(60 mm) 2.05"

(52 mm)

3.19"

(81 mm)

A. Panel Cutout

B. Support Frame

C. Front Cover

5

/

32

" (4 mm)

3

/

32

" (2.5 mm)

Figure 2-13

Mounting the Switchplate
Support Frame and Front Cover

Before securing the switchplate to
the mounting surface, be sure to
strain-relieve the wires connecting
to the switchplate connectors.
Several tie-wraps have been
provided to aid in strain-relieving
the wires.

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