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Follow these steps to connect the RF cable(s).
a. Using the supplied 3 mm Allen hex key,
temporarily remove the connector cover from
the antenna’s base (see Figure 12).
b. Route the antenna cable belowdecks through
the cable access hole, keeping the end with
the rubber sealing boot, shown in Figure 13,
at the antenna site. Leave an adequate service
loop (8" (20 cm) of slack) in the cable for easy
serviceability. If you are routing the cable
underneath the antenna, add a right angle
connector and boot extension (see Figure 13).
c. Clean and dry the connectors on the RF
cable(s) and the antenna (see Figure 14).
d. Fill half of the inner body of the RF cable’s
connector with the supplied silicone grease.
e. Connect and SLOWLY hand-tighten the RF
cable to the “RF1” connector on the bottom of
the antenna (for a dual linear TV3, see
Figure 14), allowing the grease to diffuse and
settle into the entire space in the connector.
f. Make sure the RF cable is hand-tightened all
the way into the connector. Then tighten it
with a 7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in-lbs, or
a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn.
g. Wipe off any excess grease from the outside
of the connector.
h. Mate the boot to the RF connector or boot
extension covering the right-angle connector.
i. If the antenna is a dual linear TV3, label both
ends of each cable and repeat steps b through
h to connect the second RF cable to the
antenna’s “RF2” connector.
j. Seal the RF cable connections with silicone
sealant or equivalent. Then weatherproof and
seal the cable access hole as required.
k. Reinstall the connector cover.
CAUTION
Observe the safe handling instructions in the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided
with the silicone grease.
Figure 12: Removing the Connector Cover
Right-Angle
Connector
Right-Angle
Boot Extension
Rubber
Sealing Boot
Figure 13: Rubber Boot Extension for Right-Angle Connector
RF1 Connector RF2 Connector
Figure 14: Connectors on Bottom of Dual Linear Antenna
Wire the Antenna
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