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Installation

Installation Tips

The cable length as supplied is part of the electrical circuit of the antenna. DO NOT ALTER THE
CABLE LENGTH. The cable must not be cut, spliced or altered in any manner, as satellite receiver
reception will be adversely affected. Excess cable may be stored where it will not be damaged.

Care must be taken during installation to avoid nicks, cuts or damage to the cable and cable
jacket. Once damaged the cable cannot be repaired and must be replaced.

The connector should not be removed for routing purposes. It cannot be repaired or replaced
once removed in the field. If damaged you will need to replace the entire cable assembly.

To ensure that water does not seep into the connector connecting the cable to the Antenna
Assembly make sure the rubber boot is tightly secured onto the Antenna Assembly.

Cable ties may be required depending on the desired installation. These items are not included in
the packaging.

Select a mounting location that enables the antenna to have a clear and unobstructed view (no
impediments/blockages below 25 degrees from horizontal). The truck cab or truck trailer should
not block the view of the antenna.

To decrease interference from other antennas mounted on the vehicle, place this antenna on the
opposite side of the truck from any HAM or CB radios.

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Summary of Contents for TERK XM4

Page 1: ...XM4 LONG HAUL TRUCK AND RV SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA O W N E R S M A N U A L READ THIS FIRST...

Page 2: ...variety of mechanical and electrical procedures Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install the TERK XM4 Truck Satellite Radio Antenna in a general sense they do not show the exact...

Page 3: ...ting to the trucks cab and any flat surface accommodating the U Bracket clamp style mounting Features Aerodynamic Antenna Assembly Design 21 feet of RG174 Coax Cable with Right Angle SMB connector Gro...

Page 4: ...ssenger side rear view mirror of a truck or RV as shown in Figure 1 When using the included U bracket the antenna can be mounted on the truck s air dam shield flap or any flat surface that accommodate...

Page 5: ...ooth Lock Washer 1 3 4 16 Hex Nut 1 U Bracket Assembly 1 Air Dam Shield Clamp D 1 3 8 16 Hex Nut 1 3 8 Split Lock Washer 1 21 foot RG 174 U Low Loss Coax Cable with R A SMB Connector Recommended Tools...

Page 6: ...d or replaced once removed in the field If damaged you will need to replace the entire cable assembly To ensure that water does not seep into the connector connecting the cable to the Antenna Assembly...

Page 7: ...ghten to 10 5ft lbs 126 in lbs using the appropriate torque wrench adapter 1 1 8 5 Select the highest location on the truck mirror to mount the satellite radio antenna without obstruction 6 Take the f...

Page 8: ...a Assembly to the satellite radio receiver inside the truck cab Since every truck cab is slightly different this is only a guide line to follow and your cable routing maybe different 16 Route the cabl...

Page 9: ...ex Nut onto the shaft securing the nut with a 3 4 Open End Wrench 4 Using a torque wrench tighten to 10 5ft lbs 126 in lbs using the appropriate torque wrench adapter 1 1 8 5 Select the highest locati...

Page 10: ...propriate torque wrench and adapters 1 2 size hex or open end wrench torque 5 16 18 Hex Nuts to 4 ft lbs 48 in lbs 15 Loosen the 3 8 16 Hex Nut and pivot antenna until true vertical position is achiev...

Page 11: ...to the XM receiver or Check Antenna message XM radio displays No Signal Vehicle may be in an area where the XM signal may message be too weak Move the vehicle outdoors or to a location which has fewe...

Page 12: ...EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER F...

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