Furrion FAN73B7C-BL, FAN73B7C-BL2, FAN73B7C-BL3 Instructions Manual

TV/AM/FM/LTE ROOFTOP ANTENNA WITH
CEILING MOUNT BRACKET

Instruction Manual

Ceiling Mount Bracket

Model: FAN73B7C-BL

FAN73B7C-BL2
FAN73B7C-BL3

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Furrion® TV/AM/FM/LTE Rooftop Antenna with ceiling
mount bracket. Before operating your new product, please read these instructions
carefully. This instruction manual contains information for safe use, installation and
maintenance of the product.

Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. This will
ensure safe use and reduce the risk of injury. Be sure to pass on this manual to new
owners of this product.

The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damages due to not
observing these instructions.

If you have any further questions regarding our products, please contact us at

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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information

Unique Identifier

Trade Name: Furrion
Model No.: FAN73B7C-BL, FAN73B7C-BL2, FAN73B7C-BL3

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information

Furrion Innovation Center & Institute of Technology
52567 Independence Ct., Elkhart, IN 46514, USA
Toll free:1-888-354-5792; Email: [e-mail]

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Contents

Welcome ............................................................................................1

Contents ............................................................................................3

Product Overview ..............................................................................4

Product Features .....................................................................................................4

Installation ........................................................................................5

What’s in the Box ....................................................................................................5

Mounting the Antenna ............................................................................................. 5

Installing the Ceiling Mount Bracket ...................................................................... 8

Mounting the Wall Plate ..........................................................................................9

Connections .......................................................................................10

Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................10

Testing the Power Supply ........................................................................................10

Operation ...........................................................................................11

Running a Channel Scan .........................................................................................11

Selecting TV Antenna Reception .............................................................................11

Selecting Cable TV ..................................................................................................11

Specifications ....................................................................................12

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Product Overview

Product Features

● Compatible with HDTV of various digital terrestrial signals (DVB-T, ISDB-T, DTMB,
ATSC), stereo and FM/AM radios.

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● The waterproof housing is UV resistant, and is designed for superior durability
using injection mold.

● Omni directional antennas receive VHF, UHF, FM and AM signal from every point
regardless of the direction you are traveling.

● Built-in high gain and low noise amplifier.

● The antenna is surface-treated to withstand impact from all weather conditions.

● SMT Technology and micro-electronics ensure excellent antenna performance.

TV Antenna Wing

Antenna Base

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FAN73B7C-BL2 and FAN73B7C-BL3 are compatible with KeyTV.

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The outline of the antenna base equipped with FAN73B7C-BL3 is slightly different.

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Installation

Do not install couplers, splitters, etc.
between the power supply and the
antenna. Installation of any item on
the downlead may cause a short in the
system. The downlead supplies +12VDC
to the preamp in the antenna.
The power supply should be turned
OFF when connecting or disconnecting
cables to the power supply and antenna,
but should be turned ON during voltage
testing.

What’s in the Box

Make sure you have the following items
included in the packaging. If any items
are damaged or missing, contact your
dealer.

● TV Antenna Wing x 1

● Antenna Base x 1

● Ceiling mount bracket x 1

● 4 x 12 mm square socket pan head
tapping screws x 2

● Warranty Card x 1

● Instruction Manual x 1

Making a New Opening

1. Select a flat location where there is
sufficient area to mount and seal the
antenna to the roof surface. Do not
install the antenna next to any other
device on the rooftop.

2. Mark a basic hole outline on the RV
rooftop using the antenna base as a
template. (Fig. 1)

Center of
the Base

Fig. 1

3. Drill a 2” (50mm) circle hole in the RV
roof using a hole saw. (Fig. 2)

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Mounting the Antenna

There are two ways of installing the
rooftop antenna:

● Method 1 - Making a new opening. In
this case the ceiling of the RV must
be accessible.

● Method 2 - Using the existing opening
in the vehicle roof.

Center of
the Base

Fig. 2

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The outline of the antenna base
equipped with FAN73B7C-BL3 is slightly
different.

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Installation

4. Thread the cables of the LTE antenna
base through the opening. Put the
LTE antenna base over the opening
area. (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Make sure the center hole of
the LTE antenna is aligned with the
hole in the RV roof.

Rubber
Seal

Concentric

Fig. 3

5. Fix the LTE antenna base on the RV
roof using seven stainless steel self­tapping screws and tighten using a
screwdriver. (Fig. 4)

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NOTE: Do not overtighten as damage
to the base may occur, which will
void the warranty. A screw angle up
to 30 degrees is acceptable without
damaging the base.

6. Insert the bottom collar of the TV
antenna wing into the center hole of
the LTE antenna base. (Fig. 5) Make
sure the rubber seal on top of the LTE
antenna base is in location.

Collar

Fig. 5

7. Fix the TV antenna wing in the LTE
antenna base using the two 4 x 12mm
square socket pan head tapping
screws provided with the product.
(Fig. 6)

Fig. 4

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For FAN73B7C-BL3, six screws are

needed.

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Fig. 6

8. Apply a liberal amount of sealant
around the antenna base and
the screw holes to prevent water
leakage if necessary. Check with the
RV manufacturer for the standard
sealant for the vehicle. (Fig. 7)

Installation

Rubber seal

Collar

Fig. 7

9. Follow the wiring guidelines below to
connect the cables of TV/FM antenna
(black) and FM/AM antenna (white)
from the interior of the RV ceiling.
See “Wiring Diagram” section for
detail.

− TV/FM antenna (Black) with
extension cable to DC powered
wall-plate.

− FM/AM antenna (White) to audio
system.

Using the Existing Opening

1. Unscrew and remove the old TV
antenna from the RV rooftop.

2. Remove all caulking compound
around the opening.

3. Insert the bottom collar of the TV
antenna wing into the center hole of
the antenna base.
NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal
on top of the LTE antenna base is in
location. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

4. Fix the TV antenna wing in the base
using the two 4 x 12mm square
socket pan head tapping screws
provided with the product.

Fig. 9

(Fig.9)

5. Following the guidelines below to
connect the cables of TV/FM antenna
(black) and FM/AM antenna (white)
from the interior of the RV ceiling.
See “Wiring Diagram” section for
detail.

− TV/FM antenna (Black) with
extension cable to DC powered
wall-plate.

− FM/AM antenna (White) to audio
system.

6. Thread the cables of the antenna
base through the opening. (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Make sure the middle circle
of the LTE antenna is center aligned

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Installation

with the cutting hole in the RV roof.

Fig. 10

7. Fix the antenna base on the RV roof
using seven stainless steel self­tapping screws and tighten using a
screwdriver. (Fig. 11)

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NOTE: Do not overtighten as damage
to the base may be occur, which will
void the warranty. A screw angle up
to 30 degrees is acceptable without
damaging the base.

Fig. 11

8. Apply a liberal amount of sealant
around the antenna base and
the screw holes to prevent water
leakage if necessary. Check with the
RV manufacturer for the standard
sealant for the vehicle. (Fig. 12)

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For FAN73B7C-BL3, six screws are

needed.

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Fig. 12

Installing the Ceiling Mount
Bracket

NOTE: It is recommended that you
have all the wires connected before
permanently installing the ceiling mount
bracket onto the rooftop. See ‘Wiring
Diagram’ section on how to connect the
wires.

1. Push to remove the top cover of the
ceiling mount bracket. (Fig. 13)

Fig. 13

2. Follow the wiring guidelines below
to connect the cables from the
interior of the RV ceiling. See “Wiring
Diagram” section for detail. Fix the
wires with nylon cable tie. (Fig. 14)

Installation

− LTE Antennas: Connect to the
rooftop unit by mapping the same
wire color.

− Power Wires: Connect to the RV
+12Vdc (current rating >1A) power
source. Red is power wire, Black
is ground wire.

− Network Wires: Connect to the
network interface in the RV.

Power Wires

LTE Antenna

Fig. 14

Network Wires

3. Cover the base of the ceiling mount
bracket over the cutout area and
secure with eight stainless steel self­tapping screws (not supplied).
(Fig. 15)

4. Place back the top cover to the ceiling
mount bracket. (Fig. 16)

Vehicle Roof

Fig. 16

Mounting the Wall Plate

The wall plate may be flush-mounted in
most standard electrical boxes.

1. Select a suitable location that is not
susceptible to moisture.

2. Mark and cut a hole in the RV wall.

3. Connect the antenna cables to the
wall plate. See ‘Wiring Diagram’ for
detail info.

4. Fix the wall plate in the wall using
2stainless steel self-tapping screws
(not included).

NOTE: The wall plate is sold separately,
please contact the dealer for detail.

Fig. 15

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Connections

Wiring Diagram

Refer to accessories page for planning connections.

WARNING: The wall plate should be turned off while connecting cables.
Connect the cables from the antenna to distribution wall plate and to the FM radio
(AM Radio needs to connect the FM/AM antenna from the rooftop unit). Connect the
power cables from the distribution wall plate according to the diagram below.

TV Antenna

Self-tapping Screws

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Antenna Base

Satellite Antenna

(Not Supplied )

Red Wire +12V DC

Black Wire Ground

Coaxial Cable

(Sold Separately)

TV ANTENNA

(Yellow)

Coaxial Cable - Black

(Sold Separately)

TV/FM ANTENNA

AM/FM ANTENNA

Vehicle’s Roof

AM/FM Receiver (Not Supplied)

Antenna Extension

Cable - White

(Sold Separately)

Ceiling Mount Bracket

Red +12V DC
Black GND

Network Cable Connector
Network Cable Connector

TV 1

TV 2

Coaxial Cables

(Sold Separately)

Coaxial Cable

(Sold Separately)

Cable Input Plate

(Not Supplied)

(Black)

(Blue)

TV 2

Satellite

CABLE IN

Distribution Wall Plate
(Sold Separately)

ON OFF

TV 1

ON = TV
OFF = Cable

Testing the Power Supply

Make sure your TV set is working properly.

● Disconnect the cable from the antenna jack on the power supply and check for
+12VDC. If +12VDC is present, there is a cable problem connecting the power
supply to the antenna, repair/replace the cable. If +12VDC is not present at the
antenna jack, be sure the indicator light is ON. If not, check the polarity of the red/
white wires and the +12VDC source.

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The outline of the antenna base equipped with FAN73B7C-BL3 is slightly different.

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Operation

Power
Indicator

ON OFF

Satellite

TV 1

ON = TV
OFF = Cable

Running a Channel Scan

To receive maximum number of
channels, a channel scan is required
once the antenna and power supply have
been correctly installed and all cables
have been properly connected.
A new scan might find any new channels
that have been added in your area or find
any channels that have been changed or
moved since the last scan.
NOTE: Antenna reception may vary
based on transmitting antenna tower
height, lobe pattern of the transmitter,
height of the receiving antenna, weather
conditions and terrain on receiving path,
including trees, buildings and hills.
The steps to perform a channel
scan may vary between televisions
or compatible devices. Always run a
channel scan in the following situations:

● Anytime the antenna is moved or
enters a new region

● Anytime a channel is lost.

Selecting TV Antenna
Reception

To receive TV antenna reception, press
the ON/OFF switch and the power
indicator will be lit.

Power
Indicator

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Satellite

ON OFF

TV 1

ON = TV
OFF = Cable

Selecting Cable TV

NOTE: The vehicle must be connected to
an external cable source.

To receive cable TV, press the ON/OFF
switch and the power indicator will be
turned off.

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Power
Indicator

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Skip the step of pressing the ON/OFF

switch when a KeyTV system is installed.

Satellite

TV 1

ON OFF

ON = TV
OFF = Cable

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Specifications

Technical Specification

MODEL FAN73B7C-BL

OPERATING CONDITION

VOLTAGE 9-16Vdc, 12Vdc typical

CURRENT CONSUMPTION <100mA @ 12V

AM/FM ANTENNA

AM FUNCTION

FM FUNCTION

UHF FUNCTION

FM / VHF
FUNCTION

Frequency Range 520kHz to 1710kHz

Radiation Direction Omni - direction

Antenna Gain 15dB Max 10dB Max

Max. output level 106dBμV

Frequency Range 87.5MHz – 108MHz

Radiation Direction Omni - direction

Impedance 75ohm

Noise Figure <7dB <11dB

TV ANTENNA

Antenna Gain 28dB Max

Max. output level 105dBμV

Frequency Range 470MHz to 700MHz

Radiation Direction Omni - direction

Impedance 75ohm

Noise Figure <6dB

Antenna Gain 20dB/24 dB Max 15dB Max

Max. output level 106dBμV

Frequency Range 47MHz – 230MHz

Radiation Direction Omni - direction

Impedance 75ohm

Noise Figure <7dB <11dB

FAN73B7C-BL2
FAN73B7C-BL3

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