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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, Control Box or Control Panel.

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 10 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
• The Control Box and Control Panel are for internal use only and are not waterproof

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
• Disconnect power to the antenna before installation or adjusting LNB skew angle
• If high winds or electrical storms are anticipated lower antenna to park position
• Maintain adequate ventilation around the Control Box to avoid overheating
• Do not allow children to operate the antenna unit
• Dispose batteries responsibly
• Remove Control Box fuse before accessing the roof space around the antenna unit
• Do not operate the Seeker Wireless with snow or ice on the antenna

Servicing

• If in the event that you do experience a problem with the system call Maxview Customer Service 
   +44 (0)1553 811000 with your model & serial number to hand
• 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, Control Box or Control Panel
• Do not use solvent or abrasive cleaning agents on the system
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the Control Box and Control Panel
• 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

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Summary of Contents for MXL003/65

Page 1: ...ing instructions MXL003 65 85 Seeker Wireless UK contact Helpline 44 0 1553 811000 Email support maxview co uk Web www maxview co uk Maxview reserve the right to change specifications without prior no...

Page 2: ...nstruction of the roof structure should be suitably robust and have no protruding obstacles 2 The Control Box is designed to be mounted internally in a cupboard it controls the antenna unit through a...

Page 3: ...n The Control Box and Control Panel are for internal use only and are not waterproof Operation Before starting your journey check that antenna is in the park position The maximum speed of vehicle with...

Page 4: ...the Twin LNB B Control Box The Control Box requires wired connections for power antenna control and satellite signal It can be mounted discretely in a cupboard and can be fixed vertically and horizont...

Page 5: ...nna Unit Control Box Control Panel 65 85cm Antenna separate carton Accessory Pack LNB Park Plate x 1 Control Box bracket x 2 Control Panel mount x 1 RJ25 Cable x 1 Battery 1 5v AA x 2 Power Cable x 1...

Page 6: ...3 F 43 E A D B C H G F I G 52 H 15 I 110 G 64 H 14 I 125 Mounting plate Positioning Control Box Site the Control Box in a convenient location where Front and rear connections are accessible Cables can...

Page 7: ...he roof Note Follow manufacturer s instructions when applying adhesive Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions Take care when working at heights Al...

Page 8: ...ce such as electric igniters for gas stoves Route cables carefully avoiding areas of excessive heat such exhaust systems and any moving parts in the engine compartment or drive shafts Power Cable colo...

Page 9: ...dly assembled and disassembled Installing cables 1 Check there are no hidden cables in the roof structure and that the hole location is clear of obstructions both internally and externally 2 Turn over...

Page 10: ...n 1 Clip the mounting brackets onto the Control Box 2 Place Control Box on the horizontal or vertical surface and mark the 4 holes 3 Depending on material drill a pilot hole or use a bradawl 4 Attach...

Page 11: ...ach to wall with 2 No 6 screws Cable mode 1 Choose a location to mount the Control Panel 2 Mark the fixing holes then make a pilot hole with a drill or bradawl 3 If required remove one of the knock ou...

Page 12: ...reverse of Control Box to elevate antenna Once elevated turn off power to Control Box and remove fuse 3 Fix satellite dish to Antenna Arm using M6 Button Head Screws M6 Nuts and 6mm Plastic Washers Th...

Page 13: ...a different cable to the one supplied is to be used ensure that it is an RJ25 6 Pin 6 Connector cable RJ11 and RJ14 cables use the same connector but contain 2 and 4 wires respectively and will not fu...

Page 14: ...han 1 minute The first search from the factory set position may take as much as 15 minutes If the Seeker cannot find the desired satellite it will automatically return to the Park position and display...

Page 15: ...Box the power must be on Power consumption The Seeker Wireless has been designed to minimise power consumption When not in use the system enters a sleep mode where wireless communication between the C...

Page 16: ...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 Caution Follow g...

Page 17: ...d copy onto a formatted USB flash memory stick 2 Turn on Control Box 3 Press and hold the SYNC button on the front of the Control Box for 7 seconds until SYNC LED illuminates RED 4 Insert the USB flas...

Page 18: ...vehicle ignition before operating antenna Battery power has been interrupted Reset clock see page 12 Batteries exhausted Replace batteries or use cable connection Check Control Panel power switch is o...

Page 19: ...any indirect incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the guarantee This does not affect your statutory rights...

Page 20: ...NB Type High Quality 0 2dB Universal Twin LNB Output Twin Typical Gain 65cm 36dB 85cm 38 1dB Frequency Range 10 7 12 75GHz Arm Cable RG179 Antenna Material Aluminium Reflector Thickness 1mm Finish Pow...

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