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a.
At the location you chose earlier, use a
5/8" hole saw to cut out a cable access
hole in the vehicle’s roof. Smooth the
edges of the hole to protect the cable.
b.
Connect the RG6 antenna cable (the end
with the rubber sealing boot) to the
antenna. Hand-tighten, then tighten with
a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn (see
c.
Slide the rubber sealing boot up the cable
until it covers the connector. This boot
will help protect the connector from the
elements.
d.
Route the other end of the antenna cable
down through the roof access hole and
into the vehicle. Later, you will connect
this end of the cable to the receiver.
e.
Leave an adequate service loop -
approximately 8" of slack - in the antenna
cable for easy serviceability.
f.
Seal the cable access hole with a liberal
amount of silicone sealant (or equivalent)
to protect against leakage.
g.
Install the clamshell ventilator over the
cable access hole. The clamshell’s opening
should face the rear of the vehicle. Secure
in place with appropriate fasteners (see
Do not kink the cable. Maintain a
bend radius of at least 3 inches.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
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Figure 10 Antenna Cable with Rubber Sealing Boot
Figure 11 Clamshell Ventilator Mounting
Figure 12 Antenna Installed
Fasteners
(not supplied)
Clamshell
Ventilator
Antenna
Cable
Vehicle
Roof
To Receiver
