
Before you begin, follow these steps to make sure
you have everything you need for installation.
a.
Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown in Figure 1 and on the
Kitpack Contents List
. Save the packaging.
b.
Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
c.
Gather all of the following tools and
materials that you will need:
Flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers
Electric drill and 5/8" (16 mm) bit
3.75" (95 mm) hole saw (for cable access
hole, if needed)
5/32" hex key
7/16" open-end torque wrench set to
20 in.-lbs (2.25 N-m)
1/2" open-end wrench
3/4" socket/ratchet or wrench
1/4" socket/ratchet or nut driver
7/16" socket/ratchet or nut driver
3/4" socket/torque ratchet capable of
settings between 35 and 40 ft-lbs (47 and
54 N-m) of torque
Light hammer and center punch
Adhesive tape
Eye protection
Shop towels
Silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent
Two 75 RF coax cables, F connectors,
and termination tools (see page 10)
Power cable (see page 12)
Heat gun (for heat shrink)
Wire stripper/terminal crimper
Forehead light
NMEA 0183 talker and interface cable (see
page 23)
RS422-to-USB adapter
Isolation transformer, if required (see page 25)
Utility knife
Flush cutters
File
Ruler or tape measure
Voltmeter
Laptop PC with the latest TracPhone V11-HTS
ICM/antenna software downloaded from the
KVH Partner Portal (
www.kvh.com/partners
)