2. Installing the New Antenna
a) Make sure the battery is disconnected before you begin to install the new antenna. Make sure the underside of the fender is free from
obstructions and has enough clearance to house the new antenna. The PA-01 antenna requires approximately 11 1/2 inches or 29cm
of clearance while the PA-03 requires approximately 8 1/2 inches or 22cm of clearance.
b) Six mounting bases are provided with the antenna: five of varying angles with one adjustable mount installed on the antenna
(see Figure 1).
c) Remove the preinstalled mounting base from the new antenna. Select the proper base with the correct angle for your fender (see
Figure 1) or reuse the original mounting base from the old antenna. The five fixed angle bases require a 7/8 inch or 22mm hole. The
adjustable base requires a 1 inch or 25mm hole.
d) If no adequate hole exists, a 1/8 inch or 3mm pilot hole must be drilled then enlarged with a hole saw or drill bit to one of the sizes listed
above depending on the base you will use.
e) Remove all burrs, paint or dirt from the underside of the hole.
f) Install the new antenna from the underside of the fender and assemble the base above the fender (see Figure 2). Be sure the retainer
rests evenly on the underside of the fender to alleviate any possible damage to the vehicle or antenna. Align the mast vertically by
slightly tightening the antenna mounting nut while adjusting the mast to be vertical.
g) Secure the bottom of the motor assembly with the supplied metal strap. There are holes in the strap designed to accommodate various
mounting positions. It may be necessary to bend the strap to mount the motor assembly. Be sure the black ground wire is secured
properly to a clean chassis point for proper operation. If the black ground wire is not properly grounded, the antenna will not function.
h) With the bottom of the antenna motor assembly secured with the mast at the desired angle and the retainer resting evenly on the
underside of the fender, tighten the mounting nut firmly to secure the antenna assembly. Do not over tighten the nut. Over tightening
the nut may strip or break the mounting threads or damage the contact spring causing improper antenna operation.
i)
Attach the drain tube to the bottom of the motor assembly and route it to the outside of the car. Avoid kinking or bending the drain
tube (see Figure 2).
j)
Route the electrical wiring and coaxial cable into the dash area inside the vehicle interior to plug it into your radio (see Figure 2). A 5/8
inch or 16mm hole will be required to route the wire through the firewall. Avoid routing cables through the engine compartment, and
near hot or high current parts. Antenna cables may pick up interference from high current parts and wiring. Finally plug the antenna into
your radio and reconnect the battery.
3. Electrical Wiring
a) For radios with a power antenna wire, connect the blue wire from the antenna to the power antenna wire from the radio (usually blue),
then connect the coaxial cable from the antenna to the radio (see Figure 3).
b) The red power wire from the antenna can be connected at the fuse block, battery or any other co12 volt location.
IMPORTANT NOTES
a) For optimum operation and reception, you must periodically clean the mast with a damp cloth. Always clean the mast while it is fully
extended. Do not oil or gress the antenna or motor assembly. Doing so will damage the motor.
b) This power antenna is designed to withstand extremely cold temperatures, but under severe icing conditions the antenna could fail to
extend or retract. If this happens, turn the radio on and off three or four times to help free the antenna mast. The antenna motor will not
be damaged if the mast does not extend. A special clutch protects the motor from any possible damge from a frozen mast.
c) Always remember to retract the antenna when entering a car wash or low clearance areas.
d) There are no user serviceable parts in the motor assembly, and it should never be taken apart. Damage caused by disassembly,
unathorized accessories or incorrect wiring will void your warranty.
e) Periodically inspect the drain tube for blockage or kinks.
