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Before you begin, follow the steps below to
ensure you have everything needed to complete
the installation.
a.
Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the
Kitpack Contents
List. Save the packaging for future use.
b.
Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c.
Gather the tools and materials listed below.
You will need these items to complete the
installation.
• #0 Flat-head screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill and 1/2" (1.3 cm) drill bit
• 2" (5 cm) hole saw
• 17 mm nut driver or wrench
• 5/8" open-end wrench
• 9/16" nut driver or wrench
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Light hammer and center punch
• Wire strippers and terminal lug
crimper
• Cutting pliers
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cabling with
Snap-N-Seal
®
F-connectors; refer to
“Determine RF Cable Requirements”
• Satellite TV receivers and/or DVRs
• Surge protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) (recommended)
• Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape,
or equivalent
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate and
never by the radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly (see
).
IMPORTANT!
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
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Figure 1 TracVision HD7 Antenna
Figure 2 Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
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Radome
Baseplate
CONTROL UNIT
MENU
CHANGE
ACCEPT
EXIT
ANTENNA
POWER
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