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A Guide to TracVision S3
6. Remove additional nuts and washers connecting
baseplate and shipping restraints to the mounting
plate. The positions of all three shipping restraints
are pictured in Figure 2-4.
7. Remove six
1
⁄
4
"
-20 hex nuts and washers that secure
the Antenna Unit to the mounting plate.
8. Remove Antenna Unit from mounting plate.
9. The mounting plate allows the Antenna Unit to be
mounted on a curved roof. While the perimeter of
the mounting plate is secured to the vehicle with
the appropriate fasteners, two flexible wings allow
the rear mounting bolts to attach to the antenna
baseplate. These may be angled upward to ensure
a secure mounting, as shown in Figure 2-5.
10. Using the mounting plate as a template, drill four
3
⁄
16
" (5 mm)-holes through the roof of the vehicle at
each of the four corners. Temporarily secure the
mounting plate at the corners with rivets or
screws.
Figure 2-5
Mounting the Unit on a
Curved Surface
Antenna Baseplate bolts to this “wing,”
which can remain horizontal.
Mounting
Plate Wing
Mounting Plate can be tightened down
to conform to a curved surface.
Do not discard the shipping
restraints, washers, or the nuts.
They should be saved for future
use in case the Antenna Unit needs
to be removed and shipped to
another location. Four
1
⁄
4
" x
5
⁄
8
" hex
head screws have been provided in
the kitpack for shipping as the bolts
used to hold the shipping restraint
during initial shipping are integral
parts of the mounting plate.
Rotating Plate
Shipping Restraint
Rotating Plate
Shipping Restraint
Forward Shipping
Restraint for
LNB Bracket
Figure 2-4
TracVision S3 Shipping Restraints
(Top View, Installed for Shipping)
