KVH Industries TracVision M3 User Manual

TracVision M3 Installation Guide

TracVision® M3 Installation Guide

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.

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.

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

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.

051099999

051077777

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, please contact KVH Technical

Phone:	1-401-847-3327
E-mail:	[e-mail]
Internet:	www.kvh.com/help

KVH and TracVision are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc.; DIRECTV is a registered			of DIRECTV, Inc.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No company shall be			contained herein.
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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.

Antenna

Radome

2.Carefully examine all of the supplied parts to ensure nothing was damaged in shipment.

Base

Always lift the antenna by the

silver base and never by the Receiver radome or any portion of the

internal antenna assembly.

3.Gather all of the tools and materials listed below. You will need these items to complete the installation.

Connector

Cover

• #2 Phillips screwdriver	• Hole saw of desired diameter
	(for cable access hole, see page 4)

•7⁄16" open-end wrench

• Adhesive tape

•7⁄16" socket wrench

• Light hammer

•1⁄2" socket or open-end

	wrench	•	Center punch
•	Electric drill	•	Four 1⁄4" fasteners
•	5⁄16" (8 mm) drill bit		(optional for mounting the receiver,
			see page 10)

•	Silicone sealant or
	equivalent
4. Peel off the extra serial number label (taped to
the antenna) and affix it in the appropriate
box on the red Activation Card.		Affix Serial
	051099999
		Number

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Before you begin, consider the following installation guidelines:

•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	Blocked!	Antenna
it is wide enough to accommodate the
antenna’s base. See illustrations for antenna		Radar
dimensions.
• Ensure the mounting surface is flat, level		Vessel Platform
(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.		17.32"
• KVH recommends that you do not mount		(44 cm)
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.

15.5" (39.37 cm)

9.2" (23.37 cm)

4.6" (11.68 cm)

FWD

4 x 0.31" ( 0.79 cm)

2.8" (7.11 cm) 5.6"

(14.22 cm)

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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.

Antenna Base 15.5"

(39.4 cm)

2.8" (7.1 cm)

X	5.6"
	(14.2 cm)

4 x 0.31" ( 0.8 cm)

Mounting Holes

4.6"

Cable Access Hole

(11.7 cm)

(Suggested Location)

9.2" (23.4 cm)

Be sure the mounting surface is flat and level. Use a separate mounting plate, if necessary.

Drilling Antenna

Mounting Holes

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