Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-ALP10T - Manual (Page 7)

7 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 7 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations
The optimum location to mount the antenna
is on the roof of the vehicle. It is important to
avoid any obstruction that will block the
satellite signal, such as a roof rack. For
convertible vehicles, install the antenna on
the trunk lid as shown.
• Place the antenna on a metal surface
of your vehicle at least 12" x 12", and at
least 6" from a window. (Use the
antenna cover/tail as a guide for the
proper distance from the rear window.)
• The antenna’s magnet will secure it to
the metal surface. The adhesive that is
attached to the antenna cover/tail will
secure the cable to the vehicle. Before
routing the antenna cable, confirm that
the antenna is mounted in a suitable
location.
• Route the cable from the antenna to the
vehicle’s interior by tucking it
underneath the rubber molding around
the rear window, if possible.
• Route the cable from the lowest point
of the rear window into the trunk. Take
advantage of any existing cable
channels or wiring conduits.
• For SUVs, minivans and five-door
vehicles, bring the cable into the
vehicle under the rubber molding of the
tailgate, and continue under the interior
trim.
• From the trunk, carefully route the
cable to the location of the
SIR-ALP10T and plug the SMB
connector into the tuner.
Caution:
• Do not pull the wire across sharp
edges that could damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas where it
could become tangled in the driver’s
and passenger’s feet.
• Keep the antenna wire away from
extreme heat, such as exhaust systems.
• Avoid placing the cable near any
moving parts.
Sedan/Coupe
SUV/Mini-Van
Truck
Convertible (only)