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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
4.
Remove metal base from plastic housing by removing the lock screw and sliding the base away from
the plastic stalk. Mark hole locations on roof. Drill 5/8” hole for the coax cable. Pre-drill the 3
mounting screws holes with a 1/8” bit. Route RG6 Coax from wall plate through hole. See Figures
2, 3, & 4.
FIGURE 2
ANTENNA
LOCK SCREW
MOUNTING BASE
5.
Apply approved caulking compound around all holes. Place base over holes and caulking. Secure
base using the included 3 screws. Apply approved caulking compound to screw heads and fill ½”
hole with caulking compound. See Figure 4
6.
Connect the 2 coax cables ensuring the fitting is snug (
Do Not Over tighten
). Reinstall the plastic
housing onto the base. Reinstall the lock screw.
7.
Additional caulking compound may be applied to the outside seam of the base. Please note there is a
moisture weep hole at the rear of the base. If proper sealing techniques are used (as described in
Step 5) you should not need to add additional caulking around the base.
NOTE: The Caulking compound used should be approved for the type of vehicle and environment.
Check OEM recommendations for your vehicle. Material should be a non-hardening type such as
Butyl caulking.
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
CENTER LINE
OF ROOF
DRILL 5/8" HOLE
APPLY APPROVED
CAULKING COMPOUND
AROUND THE 4 HOLES
FIGURE 3
3 - 1/4"x14 SCREWS (INCLUDED)
MOUNTING BASE
A P P L Y A P P R O V E D C A U L K I N G
C O M P O U N D 4 P L A C E S
F I G U R E 4
