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1. Be sure vehicle is in a location free of all obstruc-
tions and with a clear view of the satellite.
2. Power up unit, turn on receiver.
The unit may
take up to 10 minutes to initially find the satellite
signal.
The GPS is also initializing at this time. After
the GPS initializes, the unit will begin searching for
the correct satellite.
3.
If the GPS does not initialize at this time
, turn
off the unit. You may need to move the GPS antenna
to a different location on your roof. After you move
the GPS, DO NOT SECURE TO ROOF.
4.
TEST YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE SECURING
THE GPS ANTENNA.
Make sure the TV/receiver
have the correct satellite.
5. After the correct satellite has been found, secure
GPS antenna by removing adhesive backing and
securing to roof.
6. Install dome.
NOTE:
After connectors are tight-
ened,
apply bead of silicone around the
connector
where the exterior hex nut touches the
base and
around the cables
where they enter the
connector on the exterior of the unit. See drawing
below.
If second receiver is not used
, apply sili-
cone to seal center hole of third connector. See
drawing below.
7. Insert bolts and washers in holes on dome rim.
SEE “INSTALLING DOME” below.
Initializing & replacing the dome after
connecting the receiver(s) —
Connecting two receivers
1. Connect the coax cable coming from the MV-
3500 to the “ SATELLITE IN” input on the primary
receiver. The primary receiver is the reciever used
most often.
2. Run a second cable through the empty Heyco
opening and connect to the ground block-type
feed through and connect the other end of this
cable to “Satellite IN” input on the second re-
ceiver.
Installation • Wiring
Connecting one receiver
1. Connect the coax cable from the MV-3500 to the
“SATELLITE IN”
on the receiver.
Connecting the receiver —
Installing Dome —
Insert bolts and washers (2 for
each bolt) in holes on dome
rim. Be sure bolt is vertical; not
tilted to side. Tighten to thick-
ness of top washer. Top
washer will compress, as in
drawing below.
5/16” HEX
HEAD BOLT
RUBBER
WASHERS
5/16” HEX
HEAD
BOLT
TOP
WASHER
BOTTOM
WASHER
CONNECTOR
APPLY SILICONE BEAD IN HOLE
WHERE COAX ENTERS
APPLY SILICONE BEAD
AT BASE OF CONNECTOR
UNIT BASE
PRIMARY
RECEIVER
USED ONLY WITH
A SECONDARY
RECEIVER
GROUND BLOCK
CUSTOMER/INSTALLER
PROVIDES COAX
