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Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need 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 all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Electric drill and 1/2" (13 mm) and #29
drill bits
• 17 mm socket wrench
• 9/16" open-end wrench
• Light hammer and center punch
• Adhesive tape
• Scriber or pencil
• Wire strippers
• 15-amp quick-tripping circuit breaker
• RG-6 or RG-11 RF coax cable(s) with
Snap-N-Seal
®
F-connectors for
connecting the antenna to the receiver(s)
(see
to determine the
number and type of cables required)
• Connector installation tool (Augat IT1000
- KVH part #19-0242 for RG-6 cable
installations)
• Power cable for connecting vessel power
)
• Satellite TV receiver(s) and TV(s)
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
Figure 1 TracVision M9 Antenna
Figure 2 Master Control Unit (MCU)
Figure 3 Power Cable Guidelines
Cable Length
Use Cable Gauge
< 40 ft (12 m)
12AWG (4mm
2
)
40-70 ft (12-21 m)
10AWG (6mm
2
)
Radome
Baseplate
Connectors
(with Logo Plate)
Display
Buttons
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