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Safety during installation work
Warning:
When carrying out installation work in locations where there is a risk of falling, take appropriate safety precautions,
e.g. use of a working platform. Make sure that the vehicle roof is sufficiently strong and stable to carry out the in-
stallation work (risk of damage or collapsing of roof).
In case of doubt, contact a qualified specialist dealer or the manufacturer of your vehicle to find an appropriate
installation location.
Make sure that:
- All connected units are disconnected from the power supply
- The person carrying out the installation or repair does not suffer from vertigo and can move around safely on the roof of the ca-
ravan or motor home
- The person carrying out the installation or repair is wearing sturdy and non-slip shoes
- The person carrying out the installation or repair has a secure position to stand and hold on while working
- The roof and the climbing equipment used (e.g. ladder) are dry, clean and non-slip
- The roof can withstand the weight of the person carrying out the repairs
Caution! Risk of death or injury due to falling or the roof collapsing!
- Nobody should be inside the caravan/motor home underneath the antenna during dismantling/installation
Caution! Risk of death or injury due to possible roof collapse and falling parts!
• If you tied the cables together with wire or similar materials, remove this to prevent the risk of fire!
• Lay all cables such that nobody can tread on them or trip over them.
• To prevent parasitic induction or interference emissions, when extending the antenna cable use 75 Ω coaxial cable with a scree-
ning factor of at least 75 dB.
• Modifications to the electrical installations in the vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist in vehicle electrics.
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• Before commencing a journey, the antenna must always be lowered into horizontal position
(park position). The jointed mast must be lowered as far as it will go (the swivel head will then-
rest upon the sealing collar). As a reminder, attach the sticker shown on the right where it can
easily be seen by the person operating the ignition switch.
• Exceeding the normal vehicle height by failing to lower the antenna increases the risk of ac-
cidents! The driver is responsible for the condition of the superstructure and external fittings!
• If the antenna has collided with a fixed or movable object, check that it is still securely attached.
• As the antenna is subjected to vibration loads during driving, you should check at regular in-
tervals, depending on the frequency of driving, that the system is still securely attached and
tighten any parts that have worked loose.
• The maximum permissible speed for vehicles with an anten-
na unit mounted on the roof and the antenna lowered is 130
km/h.
• Lower the antenna if it will not be used for a long period.
This makes the securing bolts more difficult to access (pro-
tection against theft).
In addition the instructions in the installation and operating
manuals for these devices and for the attachments and su-
perstructures must be complied with at all times!
• The safety provisions for the currently applicable laws and
standards specific to the country of use must be complied
with.
• The antenna and its accessories are not toys for children to
play with! Keep any spare installation accessory items away
from children (danger of choking on small parts).
Additional safety precautions
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