TERK Technologies SIR6 User's Manual
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1. Veeam Cole aiicteecdeusiavessancataaseaceberes de 8 TOUS S HOOT cas 5 ak 5 ace e ied 0h i et hte we do hk hidi 8 Limited Warranty c cccce ex beiit rirerire EErEE bees 8 About SIRIUS Satellite Radio c2c zcveeeseeceaaeanwas 8 About Installation Installation of antennas can require extensive experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install the TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna ina general sense they do not show the exact installation methods for every home and or building IMPORTANT If you are not comfortable performing a complex installation you may want to seek a professional for installation Introduction The TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna is a high performance antenna designed specifically for SIRIUS home receivers and SIRIUS Plug amp Play systems The package includes all the necessary mounting hardware to attach to a wall roof or mast on your home or building Remember to save your sales receipt and this guide so both are available for future reference NOTE To achieve best SIRIUS Satellite Radio reception also refer to your SIRIUS radio owner s manual Applications The TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna can be installed on a variety of homes and buildings ina number of different mounting options as shown in the installation section on pages 4 and 5 Box Contents Parts for the TERK2. place the mounting bracket on that location on the roof Take your drill and pre drill holes using a 3 32 drill bit through the top two holes on the mounting bracket Screw in two of the 10 screws included with this package through the mounting bracket into the pre drilled holes in the roof Repeat this step for the bottom two holes At this point move onto the Adjustment section of the owner s manual on page 6 Mast Mount The SIR6 can be mounted to most masts We recommend mounting the antenna to a mast on the roof or on the mast of a satellite TV dish You will need the 2 U bolts 2 mount brackets 4 washers and 4 nuts for this installation Once you have determined where on the mast you wish to mount the antenna place the mounting bracket in that location against the mast Put one of the U bolts through the top two holes on the mounting bracket Take one of the mount brackets and insert it through the two ends of the U bolt on the other side of the mast Make sure the inside of the curve of the mount bracket is towards the mast Using one hand to hold the mounting bracket U bolt and U bolt bracket take your other hand and place one washer and nut on one end of the U bolt then turn the nut four or five complete rotations and then place one washer and nut on the other end of the U bolt turn the nut four or five complete rotations Make sure the mounting brack
3. SIR6 Use and Care Owner s Manual In normal daily use the TERK SIR6 Outdoor Home Antenna is a rugged high performance antenna that does not require any special attention Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions SIRIUS radio displays Check antenna Antenna Error or connections to the Check Antenna message SIRIUS receiver and splitter if using a dual input receiver SIRIUS radio displays The satellite signal maybe No Signal or Acquiring obstructed by a Signal message structure trees or located in the wrong location Please refer to Placing the Antenna on page 3 Other symptoms Call Technical Support 12 Months Limited Warranty AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this productor any part there of under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of originalpurchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product Is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g datedbill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally gen
4. SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna M ss D ANY Oy GOOD pe p a P g D oa N 1 SIR6 1 30 cable 2 U bolts 2 mount brackets 4 washers 4 nuts 4 10 screws Verify that your TERK SIR6 package includes the above items Placing the Antenna For best reception of the satellite signal it is important to make sure the antenna is mounted in the proper location on your house and facing the correct direction towards the satellites Due to the paths of SIRIUS satellites over the US the best location for the antenna will depend on what part of the country you live in the orientation of your home and the locations of any obstructions that could prevent the satellite Signal from reaching the antenna Use the map shown below as a general placement guide for your antenna The location of the X on the map must be visible to the antenna It is recommended that before mounting the antenna you hold the antenna in the desired mounting location with the SIRIUS system set up and on to make sure that the system works with the antenna in that location You may need to try several locations to determine the optimal mounting spot Once this has been determined please proceed to installation Placing the Antenna Installation 9YIS a Section 1 Antenna should be mounted facing EAST or NORTHEAST Section 2 Antenna should be mounted facing NORTH or NORTHEAST Section 3 Antenna should be mounted
5. ase determine the best way to route the rest of the cable into your home to the SIRIUS home receiver or SIRIUS Plug amp Play system If the included cable is not long enough to reach your receiver you will have to purchase a TERK 50 extension kit SIR EXT50 sold separately Specifications Electrical Specifications Antenna Frequency 2320 to 2332 5 MHz Gain 1 dBic 45 90 elevation Bandwidth 12 5 MHz Impedance 50 ohms Polarization LHCP Circular LNA Gain 42 dB typical Noise Figure 0 7 dB typical Current Drain 160 mA maximum Mechanical Specifications Antenna Dimensions Radome IIA XO 1a Arm Length 8 Mounting bracket 4 3 4 x2 7 8 Material Xenoy and AES Cable Type RG 58 coaxial Cable Length 30 feet Connectors Antenna SMA Connectors Cable SMA and SMB Mounting Hardware Nuts and Washers Stainless Steel Screws and U Bolts Stainless Steel Weight including cable 1 75 lbs Other Specifications Temperature 40 F to 185 F operating Quality and Performance Tests SIRIUS Approved Per Specification RX000002H 010000 TERK Approved Per Environmental Specification TERK TRK 10011 SIR6
6. erated static or noise to costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product damage to speakers accessories or vehicle and home electrical systems malfunction of satellite transmissions repeater signal or receiver unit This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar codelabells THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL ORINCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person orrepresentative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow
7. et is in the desired location and tighten both nuts until the mounting bracket is secure on the mast Repeat these steps for the second U bolt Once complete move to the Adjustment section of the owner s manual on page 6 Adjustments 9UIS Y 6 There are three areas of adjustments on the antenna antenna arm and mounting bracket Please use these areas to adjust the antenna so that it is level You will have to loosen the Phillips screws to rotate and adjust Once the adjustment has been made to the desired position tighten the Phillips screw Be careful not to over tighten We recommend that you make the adjustments if needed to each area in the order that is shown below Cable Installation At this point you are ready to attach the cable The connectors at each end of the cable are different find the connector that has the threads on the inside then screw this connector onto the bottom of the antenna as shown below Screw the connector on by hand as far as it can go It is not necessary to use any special tools for this Once the cable is secured onto the antenna slide the attached rubber bottom onto the antenna as shown Uncoil the remaining cable On one side of the mounting bracket arm remove middle insert by unscrewing the two screws Once cable is inserted into the arm replace middle insert and screw in both screws to hold in place Ag Cable Installation 9YIS 7 At this point ple
8. facing NORTH or NORTHWEST Section 4 Antenna should be mounted facing WEST or NORTHWEST Section 5 Place the antenna ONLY ON THE ROOF or MAST ON THE ROOF NOTE To achieve best SIRIUS Satellite Radio reception also refer to your SIRIUS radio owner s manual Installation Now that you have determined where to place the antenna you have three different mounting options Each option is described below Wall Mount Yes No 45 Yo We recommend mounting the bracket horizontally if mounting to a non flat surface like vinyl siding Once the mounting location has been determined take a pencil and mark through the bracket onto the house wall the four screw locations Then set the mounting bracket down and pre drill holes in the four locations you just marked drill bit size 3 32 is recommended with 10 screws Position the mounting bracket over the four pre drilled holes and screw in the top two 10 screws that are included with this package through the mounting bracket into the wall of the house Then screw in the bottom two At this point move onto the Adjustment section of the owner s manual on page 6 A A Roof Mount 9uIS Y We recommend mounting the bracket vertically on a roof as high up as possible as shown on page 4 The antenna should not be blocked by an obstruction like trees or a chimney Once you have determined your mounting location
9. limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state U S A AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 e 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 128 7351 About SIRIUS Satellite Radio For more information about SIRIUS Satellite Radio service vA visit www Siriusradio com To activate your Sirius service _ please call 1 888 539 7474 For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com For customer service and Product Information Photos technical information 1 800 290 6650 FAQ s Owner s Manuals SIR6 TERK and the TERK logo are registered trademarks of AUDIOVOX Corp 117P006B Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna by AUDIOVOX Table of Contents 9YIS Y ADOUT Instalatia lt 024teteeeeetindeueidee nas id ud ha 2 MOUCHO cucicd ostccncheeheges RERA EE REEERE 2 APPUCANONS 224044402 serate E tah so eae beeen KEN 2 oe AEn e EETA SATE EET T TAT TT 3 Placing the Antenna eicteccewedbs edatetecciceoetans 3 e e E TTET ETE TE E ETETA ET ENN 4 AQUSTENES ee air sin oe ikke suede be eee wd 6 Cable Installati n ss cncneebeg neta ene eeed ocaeekes bee 6 SUE ae e wa rckhen tethers acdsee eeehe Mac bien Bate 7
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