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HOUSTON MEDIA SYSTEMS 5713 Second Street | Katy, TX 77493 281-464-0101
Caution
: Mounting surface must be clean for the antenna to properly seal to the roof.
This will help prevent water penetration and allow the antenna to sit level.
Caution:
The antenna base must be oriented toward the front of the vehicle
(the
antenna
reflector will face the rear
of vehicle it’s being installed on
, see photo after
step 13)
to prevent damage to the antenna system due to wind forces while the vehicle
is in motion.
1)
If you would like to test your system prior to installation, do so now.
2)
Identify a cabinet location in the vehicle where the electronics (Controller, Modem & Wifi Router)
will be housed and where the pass thru hole to the roof will be cut.
3)
Verify at minimum, 2 of the mounting feet or 4 bolts on the mount plate, are over support beams on
the vehicle.
Caution:
A mounting surface that is not strong enough to support the weight of the
antenna may cause structural damage to your vehicle.
4)
Inspect the interior structure for existing wires or tubing where the screws will penetrate the roof of
the vehicle.
Caution:
Screws that penetrate any existing wires or tubing in the vehicle may cause
damage to existing equipment or be a hazard to personnel.
5)
Carefully lift the Antenna on to the roof of the vehicle and to the area of install.
Caution: 2 MAN LIFT IS RECCOMENDED TO PREVENT INJURY
.
6)
Elevate the antenna using a 9 Volt DC battery or a power source to make the system maneuverable
for installation and so that you can have access to the drill holes on the feet or on the mounting
plate.
a.
Touch the RED and ORANGE wires to the Plus and Minus poles on your 9 Volt
battery or Power source.
b.
Upon touching the DC power source, if the mount arms do not move upward, then
reverse the wires on the contacts of the DC voltage source
.
7)
Trace the holes where you will insert the screws on the roof to help as a guide.
Caution:
As a bare minimum you must put a screw in all pre-drilled holes on the
mount feet/pan. In the event the pre-drilled holes do not align with your support
structure, it is highly recommended that you drill extra holes as needed prior to using
Dicor sealer
.
