King Canada 9818-RJ, 9815-RJ User Manual

Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System

9815-RJ 9818-RJ

Installation and Operating Instructions

11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453

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IMPORTANT!

The satellite TV market is expanding and changing. The information in this manual was
accurate at the time of printing. If your Sea-King System does not operate as outlined
in this manual please call King Controls at [phone] or visit our website at
www.kingcontrols.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Contents Page

1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................2

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS........................................................................3

3. INSTALLATION..................................................................................4-17

4. OPERATION....................................................................................18-21

5. TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................22-26

6. MAINTENANCE....................................................................................27

7. LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................28

ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING!

The coaxial cable that connects the dome
unit to the tuner carries a 24 volt electrical
current. Exercise extreme caution when
handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or
splice this line. Do not insert or connect
any devices such as splitters or any other
device for any reason. This line is not
compatible with any other equipment.
Damage will occur to any device other than
the dome unit if connected to the antenna
port on the tuner.

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The Sea-King Fully Stabilized Marine Satellite System includes 4 main components (Fig. 1).

Dome (Antenna) Unit Mounted on the vessel. The dish is covered by a protective

dome that keeps operational components free from the
elements.

Controller Located in the vessel. Used to activate and monitor the

system, and access programming and diagnostic information.

Tuner Located in the vessel. Decodes the satellite signal so the

Sea-King locks onto and tracks the correct satellite.

Power Supply Located in the vessel. Supplies proper operating voltage to the

Sea-King.

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

Note: A TV, satellite receiver, and program subscription are also required for satellite TV

viewing. (Not supplied by King Controls.)

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Fig. 1

King-Dome

START/STOP DISPLAYSELECT

MODIFY

AZIMUTH: Angle in degrees measured clockwise from Magnetic North (0°) (Fig. 2).

SIGNAL STRENGTH: Intensity of electronic signal received from the satellite transmission.

SECTION 2

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Fig. 3

ELEVATION: Angle in degrees measured from the ground plane (Fig. 3).

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Fig. 2

KIT CONTENTS:

1. Unpack and identify all components (Fig. 4).

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SECTION 3

INSTALLATION

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

- drill and drill bit set

- tape measure

- 7/16” open end wrench (coax connections)

- 5/32” allen wrench, channel lock or pliers (to remove shipping bolt)

- 1/8” allen wrench or phillips screw driver (to remove dome cover)

- appropriate fasteners and tools to install all components and wiring

- adhesive sealant, compatible with vessel material

Fig. 4

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DOME LOCATION

1. Select an area on the vessel for the dome unit, keeping in mind the coax cables will enter
the vessel through the surface directly beneath the dome unit. Use the following criteria:

a) The shortest distance between the dome unit and the main satellite receiver is most

desirable.

b) The dome unit requires either a 16.5 inch (9815-RJ) or 20 inch (9818-RJ) diameter

mounting area on the vessel surface, or an industry standard mount (call King
Controls for more information).

c) The dome should never be mounted so that it is tilted more than two degrees

in any direction.

d) Keep the dome unit as far away from the radar as possible, and if possible above

the level of the radar.

e) The dome unit should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the vessel

(fore-aft and side to side).

f) The mounting surface must be strong enough not to flex under the weight of the

unit or from vessel vibrations.

g) There must be no “line of sight” obstructions from this location. Items such as

masts or radar antennas that are too close to the dome unit may prevent the
satellite signal from reaching the dish (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5

1. Remove and save the dome cover screws. (Figs. 6A and 6B).

2. Carefully remove the dome cover, tilting it side to side as necessary to prevent damaging
internal components.

3. Remove and discard the shipping bolt.

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COMPONENT LOCATION:

1. Select the location of the internal components using the following criteria:

a) The Controller, Tuner, and Power Supply should be in the same general vicinity of

the main satellite receiver, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.

b) The Tuner should not be stacked directly on top of other electronics. If located in a

cabinet or other enclosure, make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit.
(If using the Tuner mounting brackets see page 17.)

c) The Controller should be conveniently located for the end user. (If using the Wall

Mount Faceplate, see page 16.)

d) All components should be secured so they do not shift or bounce around during

vessel motion.

2. Place the components in the selected areas.

SYSTEM LOCATION CHECK

Note: Use appropriate figure for your model number: 9815-RJ = Fig. 6A

9818-RJ = Fig. 6B

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Fig. 6A

Fig. 6B

9815-RJ

9818-RJ

IMPORTANT!

The shipping bolt must be

removed prior to installation.

IMPORTANT!

CAREFULLY remove the dome

cover, tilting it side to side as

necessary to prevent

damaging internal

components.

IMPORTANT!

The shipping bolt must be

removed prior to installation.

IMPORTANT!

CAREFULLY remove the dome

cover, tilting it side to side as

necessary to prevent

damaging internal

components.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING!

To verify proper operation of the components in their selected locations, perform a System
Location check as follows:

5. Connect system as outlined in Fig. 10, Page 13.

6. Verify system operates properly as described in Section 4 OPERATION, Page 18.

7. After verifying proper operation of the system, disconnect all components.

The coaxial cable that connects the dome unit to the tuner
carries a 24 volt electrical current. Exercise extreme
caution when handling this cable. Do not cut, break, or
splice this line. Do not insert or connect any devices such
as splitters or any other device for any reason. This line is
not compatible with any other equipment. Damage will
occur to any device other than the dome unit if connected
to the antenna port on the tuner.

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4. Place the dome unit on its mounting pedestal and temporarily secure the unit from falling.

DO NOT PERMANENTLY MOUNT THE DOME UNIT UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED
THE SYSTEM LOCATION CHECK ON THIS PAGE.

If mounting to the vessel surface, you will need to temporarily place it on a pedestal to
perform the system location check.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!

NEVER lift the unit by the LNB assembly, Wave Guide assembly, or the dish.

Lift the unit ONL

Y by the base.