KVH Industries TracVision C3, Owner'S Manual

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2-8
A Guide to TracVision C3
17. Place the radome onto the baseplate (labels facing
the sides of the vessel) and secure in place using
the 8 pan head screws and flat washers removed
in
Step 3 .
18. Drill the cable access hole (marked in Step 5 ).
Recommended
3/16" (5 mm)
Drain Hole Positions
Drain Hole Angle
(relative to baseplate)
Bow
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Angle of Hole, relative to front
Figure 2-11
Baseplate Connectors Facing
Front of Vessel – Recommended
Drain Hole Locations
You MUST drill out the drain holes
as indicated to ensure that any
moisture that enters the baseplate
is able to drain. Ensure that
factory-drilled holes are completely
sealed.
16a. (Alternate Drain Hole Locations) If the antenna
unit is installed with the baseplate connectors
facing the bow of the vessel, drill out
3 ⁄
16
"
(5 mm)-drain holes in the rear-facing side of the
baseplate as illustrated in Figure 2-11. The
existing factory-drilled drain holes shown in
Figure 2-10 must then be plugged with silicone
rubber sealant.