KVH Industries TracVision M3 User Manual
TracVision M3 Installation Guide
54-0274-01 Rev. A 1 © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
These instructions explain how to install the TracVision M3 satellite TV antenna
system on a vessel. Complete instructions on how to use the system are provided in
the Quick Start Guide and Receiver User’s Guide.
TracVision®M3 Installation Guide
Who Should Install the System?
To ensure a safe and effective installation, KVH recommends that a KVH-authorized
marine technician install the TracVision M3 system. To find a technician near you, go to
www.kvh.com/wheretogetservice. If you purchased the product and decide to install it
yourself, please see the enclosed warranty statement for warranty implications.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical Support:
Phone: 1-401-847-3327
E-mail: techs@kvh.com
Internet: www.kvh.com/help
Receiver Activation
Once the system is fully installed, the owner needs to call
KVH’s Activation Department to activate the receiver for
DIRECTV®service:
Toll-free at 1-866-551-8004
The owner will need the red Activation Card when
calling to activate. In addition, the antenna will need to
be turned on and locked onto the satellite. See page v of
the Receiver User’s Guide for details.
KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be liable for errors contained herein.
051099999
051077777
Important Safety Precaution
DO NOT apply power to the TracVision antenna with the radome removed
because the antenna has moving parts that can cause injury.
CAUTION
1. Unpack the box and ensure it contains
everything shown on the Contents List. Save
the packaging in case you need to reship the
system.
2. Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to
ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.
3. Gather all of the tools and materials listed
below. You will need these items to complete
the installation.
4. Peel off the extra serial number label (taped to
the antenna) and affix it in the appropriate
box on the red Activation Card.
54-0274-01 Rev. A 2 © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
Inspect Parts and Get Tools
1
Always lift the antenna by the
silver base and never by the
radome or any portion of the
internal antenna assembly.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
•7⁄16" open-end wrench
•7⁄16" socket wrench
•1⁄2" socket or open-end
wrench
• Electric drill
•5⁄16" (8 mm) drill bit
• Silicone sealant or
equivalent
• Hole saw of desired diameter
(for cable access hole, see page 4)
• Adhesive tape
• Light hammer
• Center punch
• Four 1⁄4" fasteners
(optional for mounting the receiver,
see page 10)
Affix Serial
Number
051099999
Receiver
Antenna
Radome
Base
Connector
Cover
54-0274-01 Rev. A 3 © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines:
Plan the Installation
2
• Minimize blockage. The antenna requires a
clear view of the sky to receive satellite TV.
The fewer obstructions above decks, the
better the system will perform.
• When choosing a mounting surface, ensure
it is wide enough to accommodate the
antenna’s base. See illustrations for antenna
dimensions.
• Ensure the mounting surface is flat, level
(within ±2º), and strong enough to support
the 18-pound antenna. Use a separate
mounting plate, if necessary.
• Custom mounting solutions, including
struts and masts, are available from several
third-party manufacturers. Contact your
local KVH dealer for details.
• KVH recommends that you do not mount
the antenna on the same level as the radar,
because the radar’s energy might overload
the antenna.
• Be sure to mount the antenna near enough
to the supplied belowdecks receiver to
allow you to connect the 50-ft. (15 m) coax
cable between the antenna and the receiver,
while still maintaining sufficient slack in
the cable. The antenna cable CANNOT be
extended.
• When choosing a location for the receiver,
find a dry, well-ventilated area belowdecks
away from any heat sources. Also be sure
the receiver’s front panel will be easily
accessible to the user and the three lights on
the top of the receiver will be visible.
Blocked!
Antenna
Radar
Vessel Platform
17.32"
(44 cm)
15.5"
(39.37 cm)
9.2"
(23.37 cm)
(11.68 cm)
FWD
4.6"
4 x 0.31"
( 0.79 cm)
2.8"
(7.11 cm)
5.6"
(14.22 cm)
54-0274-01 Rev. A 4 © 2005 KVH Industries, Inc., All rights reserved.
1. Unfold the supplied template
and place it onto the mounting
surface. Make sure the “FWD”
(forward) arrow points toward
the bow and is parallel to the
vessel’s centerline. You do not
need to mount the antenna exactly
on the vessel’s centerline, but the
antenna’s forward arrow must be
parallel to it.
2. Use the template to mark the
four hole locations on the
mounting surface.
3. Drill a 5⁄16" (8 mm) hole at the
four locations you marked in
Step 2. Later, you will insert four
1
⁄4"-20 bolts from above to secure the
antenna to the mounting surface.
4. Mark a location for the cable access
hole, either in the center of the
antenna mounting hole pattern or in
an area aft of the antenna. Later, you
will route the antenna cable through
this hole and into the vessel.
5. Drill the cable access hole in the
location you marked in Step 4. Be
sure to size the hole appropriately
to maintain a cable bend radius of
at least 3" (75 mm). If the hole location
is in the center of the antenna
mounting hole pattern, the diameter of
the cable access hole must not exceed
3.5" (88 mm). Smooth the edges of
the hole to protect the cable.
Prepare the Mounting Site
3
)
Be sure the mounting surface is
flat and level. Use a separate
mounting plate, if necessary.
Drilling Antenna
Mounting Holes
Antenna Base
15.5"
(39.4 cm)
X
9.2"
(23.4 cm)
4.6"
(11.7 cm)
2.8"
(7.1 cm)
5.6"
(14.2 cm)
4 x 0.31"
( 0.8 cm)
Mounting Holes
Cable Access Hole
(Suggested Location
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