Summary of Constellation On-Glass
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Page 2: Table of Contents
2 table of contents pre-installation considerations 3 vehicle mounting locations 3 parts list 4 installation tips 5 location & glass preparation 6, 7 installation of exterior base 8-11 installation of interior coupler 12, 13 cable routing 14 trouble shooting 15 use & care 15.
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3 pre-installation considerations • important: professional installation is highly recommended due to the complexity of electronic components within the vehicle. • check parts list. If any shortages call antenna specialists customer service 800-321-9977. (see fig. 1, page 4) • integrity of the insta...
Page 4: Installation Tools Required
4 installation tools required supplied • template • flange depressor • glass curvature tool parts list (supplied) • antenna base • coupling box w/cable • fakra housings (2) • template • flange depressor • alcohol pads (2) • instruction manual • silicone packet • glass curvature tool flange depressor...
Page 5: Installation Tips
5 installation tips • mount as high on glass as possible for optimal perfor- mance. • do not install antenna over rear brake light. • following installation and performance verification, lay mast flat to window for 48 hours to assure optimum adherence to glass. • do not wash vehicle for 48 hours aft...
Page 6: Location & Glass Preparation
6 location & glass preparation 1. Identify location of installation. Select a location that allows for interior headliner clearance. Allow for rear window wiper clearance if present. Using the glass curvature tool, measure for low glass curvature. (fig. 3) 2. Glass preparation: 2.A) rain x ® or othe...
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7 remove caution label coupler antenna base probe probes may need to be adjusted in order to make contact with glass surface (see no. 4 below) 4. Verify probes extend beyond adhesive pad surface, as shown. (fig. 5) coupler antenna base probes verify height and adjust as necessary using flange depres...
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8 installation of exterior base (this must be done first) 1. Glass preparation: be sure glass surface is thoroughly clean, see no. 2 of location & glass preparation instructions on page 6. 2. Template: • position exterior template side to exterior window location. Hold in place using masking tape. C...
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9 exterior window trim fig. 9 fig. 8 3. Completely fill each of the 8 holes with silicone (fig. 7). Do not fill slits between holes. 4. Slowly and carefully, remove clear plastic adhesive liner from pad (fig. 8). Caution: adhesive pad will stick to glass instantly and cannot be removed without havin...
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10 7. Using both hands, apply firm pressure to the base while raising the mast to a vertical position as shown. (fig.10) 8. Apply firm hand pressure over entire top of antenna base surface for 60 seconds. (fig. 11) 9. Carefully remove the template from exterior glass. Opposite side of template will ...
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11 mast pivot – use flange depressor to seal area under mast pivot seal perimeter seal perimeter fig. 12 11. Verify proper adherence to surface by viewing from inside the vehicle. Observe any air gaps (fig. 13), and reapply firm hand pressure over entire surface to minimize this condition. Use of fl...
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12 installation of interior coupler 1. Glass preparation: be sure glass surface is thoroughly clean, see no. 2 of loca- tion & glass preparation instructions on page 6. 2. Uncoil cable so that the weight of the cable does not pull the coupler from the window during installa- tion. 3. Position and al...
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13 6. Adhere coupler starting at top edge and working downward as shown. (fig. 18) interior window trim fig. 18 fig. 19 7. Apply firm hand pressure to entire outer surface of coupler for 60 seconds minimum. (fig. 19) 8. Remove template once coupler is firmly in place. 9. Work the entire perimeter by...
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14 route cable to tuner/receiver caution: do not alter the cable or connectors in any manner. Performance will be compromised. 1. Do not attach plastic fakra housing over connector until after the cable is routed to tuner/receiver. Once in place, these cannot be removed without damaging the housing ...
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
15 trouble shooting “antenna” “external antenna” “check antenna” “no signal” no xm display or does not function other • check connections • check for damage to cable (flattening or pinching) • check antenna or vehicle; may not have line of sight to xm satellites (move vehicle away from obstructions ...
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Limited warranty antenna specialists an allen telecom company, here after referred to as antenna specialists, warrants, on the terms and conditions hereto set forth, all products manufactured by it to be free under normal use and service from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one ...