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5.3
Selecting the Installation Location
Essentially, the cable lengths of the MobiSet 4 CAP 920 components allow you a free choice of installation
location on your caravan or motor home.
However, you should take note of the following points:
● Before installation, you should find out whether the operating manual for your vehicle permits the fitting
of non-vehicle-specific parts or what requirements need to be met in order to do so.
●
For direct satellite reception, there should be no obstructions between the antenna and the satellite.
Therefore, make sure that the antenna is not shadowed by roof extensions such as luggage racks, air
conditioning units, solar panels, etc. The problem of shadowing applies also to the selection of the park-
ing place for your vehicle. For interference-free satellite reception, the antenna needs a projected free
view to the South at an angle of between 15° and 55° (depending on location) to the horizontal.
●
When selecting the installation position, take into account the range of movement of the turntable (see
the grey shaded area in the graphics). Within this grey area there must be no structures on the roof
that would obstruct this movement (risk of collision). For safety, keep at least the required area of
1024 x 1250 mm free (for ease of installation and any subsequent dismantling).
Turntable movement range with
antenna, viewed from above onto
the vehicle roof.
Roof attachments may
be mounted within the
hatched area.
The safety clearances should be
maintained from the roof attach-
ments (e.g. due to a build-up of ice)
Direction of travel
● Choose a mounting position on the roof that is as flat as possible, depending on the location of the vehi
-
cle, since roof inclinations greater than 5° may lead to problems when searching for the satellite.
●
To ensure secure adhesion, the height difference of the roof curve may not be more than 1 cm over a
length of 2 m, as otherwise the gap between the roof and the mounting plate would be too great to be
filled by the adhesive sealant.
●
As the vehicle is constantly subjected to vibration loads during travel, the roof below the antenna unit is
also subject to significant loads. Please note given the nature and capacity of your vehicle roof (see also
operating manual for the vehicle) that the weight of the antenna unit is approx. 19 kg. In case of doubt,
consult a qualified dealer or your vehicle’s manufacturer.
