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Safety Precautions 

 
Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your satellite antenna. Understand its 
applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Maxview declines all responsibility in the 
event of incident or accident if they are due to a non observation of the installation instructions or 
the way the product is used. 
 
No modifications are permissible to the Antenna Unit or Handle Assembly. 
 

Installation 

  Installation should be carried out by a competent person. 
  Take care when working at heights keeping work area clean and tidy to avoid trip hazards. 
  Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight. 
  Use a recommended adhesive from page 7 to bond the antenna unit to vehicle roof and 

follow the manufacturer’s instructions during application.  

  Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions 
 

Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 

  All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person. If in doubt seek advice 

from a qualified electrician. 

 

Operation 

 

Before starting your journey check that antenna is in the park position. 

 

The maximum speed of vehicle with antenna mounted on roof is 81mph (130km/h). 

 

Never operate the antenna if someone is in close proximity of the antenna. 

 

If high winds or electrical storms are anticipated lower antenna to park position. 

 

Do not allow children to operate the antenna unit. 

 

Do not operate the Crank-Up with snow or ice on the antenna. 

 

Servicing 

  If in the event that you do experience a problem with the system call Maxview Customer 

S44 (0)1553 811000. 

  Any inspection or repair must be carried out by Maxview or an appointed representative of 

the manufacturer. 

  No regular maintenance required on the system. 
  Do not remove cover on Antenna 
  Do not use solvent or abrasive cleaning agents on the system

.

 

 

Use a suitable mild detergent to clean the Antenna Unit.

 

 

Do not pressure wash the Antenna Unit.

 

 

Check the Antenna Unit fixings for mechanical integrity at least once a year.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for B2590/65

Page 1: ...B2590 65 B2590 85 Crank Up Installation Operation Instruction Manual 9111410 Iss 1...

Page 2: ...2 Useful Information Date of Purchase Retailer Installer Serial Number...

Page 3: ...on Location 8 Attaching Antenna Mount Plate LNB Park Plate 9 Attach Antenna Unit to Mounting Plate 10 Installing coaxial cables 11 Installing the Handle 12 Attach Satellite Dish to Antenna Unit 15 Ope...

Page 4: ...uk Please make sure you have the following ready when you call Model Number Serial Number Date of purchase Clear and concise details of the fault Details of who installed the product The warranty doe...

Page 5: ...th weather conditions Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person If in doubt seek advice from a qualified...

Page 6: ...mounting on a motorhome caravan or horsebox to manually locate a television broadcast satellite when the vehicle is stationary Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not...

Page 7: ...method for securing cables Maxview recommends the following adhesives Sikaflex 512 Caravan Geocel Geobond HM Sikaflex 252 Product Contents Antenna Unit Handle Assembly 65 85cm Antenna separate carton...

Page 8: ...as roof lights and vents Check for electrical cables beneath screw fixing points Check the co axial cables will reach the satellite receiver Maxview can supply extended cables Do not allow the dish to...

Page 9: ...hang vehicle 5 Align notches on plate with centre line 6 Mark the position of 6 screw fixing holes and centre hole 7 Mark position of LNB Park Plate 8 Drill 6 x 2 5mm pilot holes into the roof 9 Using...

Page 10: ...advice Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Attach Antenna Unit to Mounting...

Page 11: ...ve bond cable entry plate to the roof note the 3 cable glands should face the rear of the vehicle 6 Secure cable to roof using the cable clips supplied 7 Inside the vehicle route cable to satellite re...

Page 12: ...minium tube into the plastic coupler and insert into the antenna unit through the hole in the ceiling With the plastic coupler pushed up tight to the ceiling mark the aluminium tube along all four sid...

Page 13: ...f the tube 3 Now mark and cut the 4mm spindle so that it is 40mm longer than the tube 4 With the Coupler Bush aligned to the rear of the vehicle insert the Tube and Coupler Bush through the ceiling ho...

Page 14: ...bradawl With four No10 screws fix the Base Plate to the ceiling 6 Take the Dish Direction Unit and turn the azimuth lock lever to the red position to release the brake Locate the Dish Direction onto...

Page 15: ...zimuth lock lever to the green position locked for travel 3 Elevate the antenna to 25 degrees 25 turns 25 degrees Azimuth Lock is Green LOCKED for travel Wind handle clockwise 25 turns to reach 25 deg...

Page 16: ...positions Therefore 4 of the holes will be unused 5 Remove all tools packaging and obstructions from roof 6 Finally carefully remove the green transit tape from Antenna Unit in 2 places Caution Repla...

Page 17: ...of the LNB to maximise signal quality and strength see page 20 for details Note Ensure the TV and Satellite Receiver are connected in accordance to the manufacturer s instructions The Zone map can be...

Page 18: ...7 If no satellite is found adjust the elevation by 2 degrees and repeat the scan 8 When the satellite is found fine adjustment of the satellite system may now be required to achieve the best possible...

Page 19: ...mage the satellite system CAUTION As a manual system we always recommend the 3 point safety check Before travelling 1 Elevation readout must show the Home position check park resistance felt 2 Azimuth...

Page 20: ...w Adjustment Skew adjustment is required when signal strength is weak at the limit of a given satellites reception area It involves adjusting the angle of the LNB on the roof mounted antenna unit ASTR...

Page 21: ...21 ASTRA 19 2 Caution Follow general safety advice on page 5 when adjusting Antenna Unit...

Page 22: ...ht min 167mm 167mm Antenna Height max 960mm 1130mm Handle H x W D 80mm x 120mm x 25mm Mass Antenna 10kg 11kg Handle 140g Elevation Angle Range 10 70 Azimuth Rotation Angle 380 Skew Angle 45 Note Desig...

Page 23: ...23 Reception Maps ASTRA 28 2E 2A B North Beam 2A B South Beam ASTRA 2D...

Page 24: ...24 ASTRA 19 2E 1KR 1L 1M 1H HOTBIRD 13 0E...

Page 25: ...25 ASTRA 23 5E 3A 3B...

Page 26: ...erence Tables Your Locations Add your favourite locations for quick reference for future use Satellite Location Elevation degrees Number of Turns Notes Astra 28 2 E Kings Lynn 25 25 Crank Up Manufactu...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...28 Satellite Zone Map...

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