INSTALLATION
Choosing a Location for the Antenna
INSTALL IN DRY CONDITIONS ONLY!
Before choosing a location for the antenna, contact your
RV dealer or manufacturer. Your RV may be pre-wired or
have a reinforced area for this system.
Keep in mind that the antenna must be mounted on or
parallel to the center line of the RV, and must be oriented
so the arrow indicating “FRONT” on the base is pointing
toward the front of the RV.
Choose a location on the roof of the RV that meets the
following requirements:
a) Offers enough support for a secure installation
b) Has a minimum roof space (clearance) of 16.25″ x 14.7″
c) Enables the antenna rotate without interference from
other roof-mounted equipment
• clearance distance of 24″ from antenna to the front
of the vehicle
• clearance radius of 22″ for antenna to rotate.
• clearance distance of 16″ to the edge of the roof
• clearance distance of 12″ from all sides of the
antenna to the nearest obstruction
d) Is within five degrees of level (or for best operation,
must be within three degrees of level)
e) A coaxial cable will have to run from the power supply
to the antenna and from the power supply to each
television. There are two options for connecting the
coaxial cable to the antenna.
Option 1
• The coaxial cable enters the RV directly beneath the
antenna under the base enclosure.
Option 2
• The coaxial cable routes through the coax channel
and enters the vehicle through a cable entry plate
(sold separately).
Make sure the chosen location meets all of these
requirements before installing the antenna. Refer to
the diagram on opposite page.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
1. After choosing a location for the antenna, ensure
that the ceiling area is clear underneath the chosen
location. The interior rotating handle will be mounted
inside the vehicle directly underneath the mounting
bracket.
2. Once a location is verified, drill a 1 ¾” hole through
the center of the area. Be careful not to damage any
wiring between the roof and the ceiling when drilling.
3. After the hole has been drilled, confirm how the coax
cable will enter the RV after connected to the antenna.
There are two available options: the coax cable can
either run beneath the antenna directly into the vehicle
or can be routed through the coax channel to enter
the vehicle through a cable entry plate at a separate
location (cable entry plate sold separately).
4. Once a coax location has been chosen, place the
antenna on the roof and align to trace around the base.
Ensure the arrow denoting “FRONT” is facing the
front of the vehicle and
that the center extension
on the bottom of the
base is seated in the 1 ¾”
hole. Once the antenna is
positioned correctly, trace
around the base.
5. Check with your vehicle manufacturer to determine
if the provided mounting screws are suitable for
mounting the antenna base to the roof.
6. Apply a liberal amount of approved non-hardening
sealing compound to the inside of the traced line.
7. Before securing the antenna to the roof, ensure the
vehicle coax cable is connected to the mini-coax cable
under the antenna head. If routing the coax through
the coax channel, ensure the cable is routed as well.
Use a knife or utility tool to punch out the end of the
coax channel to allow for proper routing.
8. Place the antenna in the chosen location, ensuring
that the base lines up with the previously traced line
and the center extension on the bottom of the base
is fully seated in the 1 ¾” hole cut in the roof. Once
the antenna is placed, secure it to the roof using the
included mounting screws. Once secured, run a solid
bead of sealant over the mounting screws to help
prevent leaks. If running the coax through the coax
channel, ensure to seal around the cable at the channel
exit as well.
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Point to front
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