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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 supplied Contents
List. Carefully examine all of the supplied
parts to ensure nothing was damaged in
shipment.
b.
Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
• Electric drill
• 3/16" (5 mm), 5/32" (4 mm), and
3/32" (2.25 mm) drill bits
• 1/2" wrench or nut driver
• 3/4" (19 mm) hole saw and auger bit
• Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers
• Cutting pliers
•
Linear only:
9/64" allen wrench
•
Circular only:
RG-6 or RG-11 (75 ohms) RF cable, if
installing two or more receivers
• Silicone sealant, RTV, or equivalent
• 7/16" open-end wrench
• Construction adhesive suitable for the
deck
• Augat IT1000 connector installation tool
(KVH Part #19-0242)
• Satellite TV receiver(s) for your desired
service
(see Figure 2 for a list of validated
U.S./Canadian receivers; for information on
connecting different receiver models, contact
KVH Technical Support)
Always lift the antenna by the baseplate,
never by the radome (see Figure 1).
IMPORTANT!
Figure 1: TracVision C3 Antenna
Radome
Baseplate
Figure 2: Receivers Validated for Use with TracVision C3
Standard-definition models
DIRECTV
DISH
Bell TV
D12
D11
D10
311
211k
211
3100
4100
High-definition models
DIRECTV
DISH
Bell TV
HD not
supported
211k
211
6100
6131
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