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The installation process is complete! Before you 
depart the vessel, give the Customer Welcome 
Kit to the customer and explain how to use the 
system. Also be sure the customer understands 
the following:

• The antenna transmits RF energy that is 

potentially harmful. Whenever the system is 

powered on, make sure everyone stays more 

than 36 feet (11 meters) away from the 

antenna within its 5-80° look angle (see 

the antenna and anywhere below the 

antenna’s mounting plane. Refer to the User’s 

Guide for details.

• Keep the radome installed on the antenna at 

all times. The radome protects the antenna’s 

moving parts from wind, rain, and debris.

• The antenna must have a clear view of the 

sky to communicate via the satellite. 

Common causes of blockage include trees, 

buildings, bridges, and other onboard 

equipment (see Figure 48).

• Clean the antenna regularly. Dirt buildup on 

the radome can affect communications. 

Heavy rain or snow may also temporarily 

interrupt communications.

• The vessel must be located within the 

coverage area of the satellite. To view a 

satellite coverage map, visit 

.

• You need to activate the system for mini-

VSAT Broadband service before you can start 

using the system. Fill out the Activation Form 

in the Customer Welcome Kit and fax it to 

KVH at either of the following numbers:

+1 401 851-3823

+45 45 160 181

• Refer to the User’s Guide for complete 

operation instructions and troubleshooting 

information.

36

 ft 

(11

 m)

36 

ft (

11 m)

80

5

80

5

Antenna

Figure 47:  Safe Distance to Avoid Risk of RF Radiation Exposure

Figure 48:  Example of Satellite Blockage

Educate the Customer

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