Page 3 - • Aerodynamic Antenna Assembly Design; SIR4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna
Introduction This antenna is designed for long haul trucks that employ single arm Sirius Satellite Radio applications. There are several methods of clamping this antenna to the long haul truck; MirrorMounting, Air Dam Shield Mounting, Flap Mounting to the trucks cab and any flat surface accommodatin...
Page 4 - Applications; horizontal driver’s side mirror support of a long-haul truck.
Applications The TERK SIR4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna is designed with multiple install options. When usingthe mirror mount bracket it can be installed on the driver side or passenger side rear view mirror of a truck or RV as shown in Figure 1. When using the included U-bracket the antenna can be...
Page 5 - Packaging Contents; Recommended Tools Required; Figure 2. Mirror Mounting
SIR4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna 5 Packaging Contents The following items are contained within the packaging for the Sirius Truck Antenna: (1) Antenna Assembly (1) Mirror Mount Clamp A (1) Mirror Mount Clamp B (4) M6XP1.0 Hex Screws (4) M6 Washers (4) M6 Lock Washers (4) M6XP1.0 Hex Nuts (1) 3/4 E...
Page 6 - Installation; Installation Tips
Installation Installation Tips • The cable length as supplied is part of the electrical circuit of the antenna. DO NOT ALTER THECABLE LENGTH. The cable must not be cut, spliced or altered in any manner, as satellite receiverreception will be adversely affected. Excess cable may be stored where it wi...
Page 7 - Mirror Mount Installation; Antenna Assembly Shaft.; Figure 4. Mirror Mount Cable Routing
Mirror Mount Installation NOTE: The mounts supplied may not fit on all model year and make truck mirrors. If your rig doesnot have the chrome pipe type mirror bars you will need to use the Air Dam Shield mountingmethod or flat surface mounting method. 1. Insert the Antenna Assembly into the Mirror M...
Page 8 - Mirror Mount Installation Continued; route the cable through this hole. See Figure 5.
Mirror Mount Installation Continued 12. Take the cable connector (180 degree connector) not the Right-Angle SMB Connector and hand tighten over the connector on the bottom side of the Antenna Assembly. See Figure 6. 13. Using the 5/16” open-end wrench, tighten the cable connector on the Antenna Asse...
Page 10 - Air Dam Shield Mount Installation Continued; Install antenna to Air Dam Shield of truck, See Figure 8.
10 Air Dam Shield Mount Installation Continued 10. Install antenna to Air Dam Shield of truck, See Figure 8. 11. Loosen two screws and two hex nuts in U-Bracket assembly. Note: Installation on tubular sur- face is NOT recommended. Insert Air Dam Shield edge between the U-Bracket Assembly andClamp fe...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
SIR4-Truck Satellite Radio Antenna Troubleshooting Symptom Solutions XM radio displays “Antenna” • Check antenna connections to the XM receiver. or “Check Antenna” message XM radio displays “No Signal” • Vehicle may be in an area where the XM signal may message be too weak. Move the vehicle outdoors...
Page 12 - 2 Month Limited Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part there of, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original...