KVH Industries tracvision tv8, Installation Manual

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Inside the antenna, four heavy-duty tie-wraps
prevent the antenna assembly from moving
during shipment. Follow these steps to remove
these shipping restraints.
a. Remove the eight #10-32 Phillips screws
securing the radome to the baseplate (see
Figure 13). Carefully lift the radome straight
up until clear of the antenna assembly and set
it aside in a safe place.
If you keep the radome topside, secure it with
a lanyard to prevent it from falling overboard.
Also, do not place the radome on a hot steel
deck – the heat may warp the radome.
b. Unfasten the two tie-wraps securing the
reflector to the antenna frame (see Figure 14).
To unfasten the tie-wraps, release the tab
with a flat-head screwdriver.
c. Unfasten the two tie-wraps securing the
antenna frame to the baseplate (see
Figure 14).
d. Save the tie-wraps for future use (preferably
in the Welcome Kit). The customer will need
to reinstall them if he/she needs to relocate or
reship the antenna.
Figure 13: Removing the Radome
#10-32 Screw (x8)
Figure 14: Tie-wraps Securing the Reflector
Once you have removed the restraints, keep
the antenna level as much as possible and
handle the antenna very carefully. Prevent
the internal antenna assembly from rotating
freely within the baseplate to avoid damaging
the limit switch.
IMPORTANT!
Remove the Shipping Restraints
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