KVH Industries TracVision 6 User Manual

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5. Remove the antenna unit from its shipping carton

and set the radome aside in a safe place. If you
bring the radome topside, be sure to secure it with
a lanyard so that it does not fall overboard.

6. Remove the foam shipping restraints from the

antenna unit.

7. Place the foam seal in position on the mounting

surface with the hole centered over the cable
access cutout. Do not remove the paper backing at
this time. Scribe a line all around the seal.

8. Position the baseplate assembly in place over the

mounting holes and cable access, with the
baseplate’s “Forward” arrow (shown in Figure 2-5)
pointing toward the bow. Ensure that all holes line
up and that the connectors are centered over the
cable access as shown in Figure 2-6. Make any
necessary adjustments before seating the foam seal
in place permanently.

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Figure 2-5

Baseplate “Forward” Arrow

FWD

Figure 2-6

Baseplate/Foam Seal Orientation

(Bottom View)

The foam shipping restraints must
be removed before power is
applied. Save the restraints for
reuse and be sure to install them
whenever the antenna unit is
moved from place to place. See
Section 4.9, “Preparing for
Shipment” on page 67

for details.

For the antenna to work properly,
the baseplate’s “Forward” arrow
MUST be parallel with the vessel’s
centerline and pointed toward the
bow.