Antenna Specialists XM20 Owner's Manual

SATELLITE ROOF MOUNT ANTENNA

FEATURES

• Low Profile Design

• No Drilling Required

INSTALLATION TIPS

• Recommended for SUV’S, vans, pick-up trucks,
hatchbacks and other roof top applications where cable
routing channels exist.

• Professional installation recommended.

• Do not install if air temperature is below 60 degrees F. If
temperature of roof surface is less than 60 degrees F ., warm
surface using a standard hair dryer.

• The cable length, as supplied, is part of the electrical circuit
of the antenna. DO NOT ALTER CABLE LENGTH.

Cable must not be cut, spliced or altered in any manner,
as reception will be adversely affected. Excess cable may

be stored where it will not be damaged.

• Care must be taken during installation so as to avoid nicks,
cuts or other damage to the cable. Once damaged, the cable
cannot be repaired or replaced.

• The connectors should not be removed for routing purposes
these cannot be repaired or replaced in the field.

• This is a permanent installation and damage may occur if
not properly removed. Contact XM radio professional
installer for removal.

TYPICAL MOUNTING LOCATIONS

XM20/CP

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Identify mounting location. Assure 6 inch minimum metallic

ground plane surface surrounds the antenna. Allow 6 inches
from antenna center to roof edge.

2. Clean mounting surface thoroughly with Isopropyl Alcohol

only. CAUTION: Silicone based waxes may diminish ad-

hesive bonding.

3. Remove release liners from the adhesive pad on bottom of

antenna.

4. Place antenna on roof of vehicle at mounting location se-

lected. Apply firm pressure for 60 seconds to antenna to se­cure to mounting surface. CAUTION: Adhesive pad will

stick to roof instantly and cannot be removed. Be sure
positioning is correct before it touches the roof surface.

5. Assure entire perimeter of cover is firmly pressed against

mounting surface of vehicle.

6. Route cable to receiver.

7. Attach connectors to the radio. (SAT-Curry yellow; TER-

Green)

127P4-1 9/02

Antenna must have a 6 inch minimum
metallic ground plane from antenna center
as shown.

The Antenna Specialists Co.
31225 Bainbridge Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44139-2281 U.S.A.
ph. 440-349-8400 fax [phone]
www.antenna.com