DirecTV EpicVue Manual de usuario
Owner / Operator
Installation Manual
Our installation manual will walk you through
the process step by step
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Table of Contents
Contact EpicVue…………………………..……………………………………………...3
Warnings..……………………………………………………………………………..…....3
Before Installation...................................................................................3
Tools Required.........................................................................................4
Receiving Your Order..……………………..…………….................................5-6
Dome Rear Mount Installation..…………...............................................7-10
Connecting the Coaxial Cables.……………….......…………………............11-13
Connecting the DIRECTV DVR Receiver...……….......……....................14-15
(Sold with Epic and Epic Premium Package)
Connecting the DIRECTV Non-DVR Receiver..........................................16
(Sold with Basic Package)
Configuring and Activating the DIRECTV Receiver……......................17-21
Installing the Local Area Antenna.…………............................................22
(Winegard Rayzar Amplified Antenna if purchased separately)
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Do not attempt to install the dome in the rain or in any wet conditions. Install in dry
conditions only.
Care should be taken when transporting and setting up the dome. Do not toss or drop
the dome.
Do not paint the dome cover. Painting the dome cover may cause signal degradation
and will void your warranty.
Professional Installation recommended. If the unit is not installed properly, EpicVue’s
warranty may be voided.
When choosing a location to install the antenna mount, keep in mind that the satellite
antenna requires a clear line of site of the southern sky. Obstructions such as trees,
buildings, telephone poles, other vehicles, vehicle accessories or the vehicle itself
may block the signal from the satellite. To avoid minimize issues with line of sight,
it is recommended that the antenna be installed as high as possible without
exceeding the 13’6” DOT restriction while still being able to attach the antenna
securely to the vehicle.
Refer to truck manufacturer guidelines and recommendations for installing accessories
or brackets.
Dome should only be installed on the tractor as the support of the air ride suspension
helps prevent vibration damage. Installation of the dome on the headache rack, frame
or any other location will void the warranty.
Professional Installation recommended. If the unit is not installed properly, EpicVue’s
warranty may be voided.
Warnings
Before Installation
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Sales / Installation Support 1-866-335-9719
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Driver 24/7 Support: 1-866-900-4434
Contact EpicVue
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TOOLS REQUIRED
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• Drill – for drilling holes in the back of the sleeper
1. 3/8” drill bit
2. 1/4” drill bit
• Riv Nut Tool – used to secure riv nuts into holes drilled in back of sleeper.
*Can be purchased separately.
• Impact Gun
1. 3/8” hex key used with Riv-Nut tool
2. 7/16” socket for attaching rear mount to sleeper using 1/4”-20 bolts
provided in rear mount box
• Wrenches for use with Riv Nut tool
1. 1/2” end wrench
2. 3/4” end wrench
• 1/2” socket
• 3/8” socket
• 1-1/8” hole saw or step bit used for drilling hole in sleeper to run coaxial
into cab when there is no factory-installed cable entry point
• 1/2” Flex-tubing for coaxial cables at entry-point to sleeper
• Silicone Sealant
• Dielectric Grease
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Shortly before receiving your order, EpicVue will send an email with the
shipping information and tracking link. When the shipment arrives, please
be sure all the items noted were received and there is no apparent damage.
If anything appear to be damaged, please take pictures and notify EpicVue
immediately by calling 1-866-335-9719.
Receiving Your Order
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EpicVue Dome Box
• EpicVue Dome
• AC Power Block (Inserter)
• Power Cord
• Coaxial Jumper
• 4 - Blue Loc-tite-1/4”-20 short
(Not Shown)
• 4 Lock washers
(Not Shown)
Here are all the components contained in the various boxes.
TV Box
• TV
• Power cord
• TV remote
• Driver Quick Tips
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DIRECTV Receiver Box
• DIRECTV Receiver
• DIRECTV Access Card
• Power cord
Rear Mount Box
• Rear Mount
• Sealed pack containing
• 8 Riv-nuts
• 8 bolts (1/4 - 20 long)
• 4 bolts with Lock Nuts (5/16
size)
• 7 Standard zip ties
• 2 Mini zip ties
• Cable clamps
Overpacked Box
• DIRECTV remote
• 29’ Dual Coaxial cable
• HDMI cord
• Driver Support/Safety Sticker
• Driver Quick Tips
(Not Shown)
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Dome Rear Mount Installation
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This mount is placed preferably on the driver’s side back of the cab. The driver’s side is
preferable in order to minimize the dome being impacted by tree branches. If the truck is
hauling reefers, then it is important to mount the bracket as close as possible to one side of the
sleeper (again preferably the driver’s side) and not in the middle of the truck. Be sure to keep
the mount clear of any obstructions such as exhaust pipes that will block the satellite signal.
2. Position the Fixed Mount Base so that the top
of it is at the 12’4” mark. When the base is in the
correct location, drill a 1/4” pilot hole in the top
corner hole of the bracket. Put one of the 1/4”-20
bolt in the hole to hold it while you level the bracket
and drill the second hole.
*Be aware during installation, the ground that your truck is sitting on may not be level so it’s
best to use the lines of the truck rather than an actual level to visually level the bracket.
1. Make sure the mount is level with the top of
the bracket measuring 12’4” off the ground. This
will keep the dome, when secured to the mount,
high enough to receive signal but lower than the
required DOT height restriction of 13’6”. Begin by
measuring 12’4” from the ground and making a
mark on your sleeper.
3. Next, start the other corner and drill a 1/4” pilot
hole and then use another 1/4”-20 bolt in that hole
to temporarily hold the bracket up so we can finish
drilling the remainder of the holes. This technique
eliminates the use of a paper template as well as
another person to help-out. Use at least six of the
holes on the mount to properly secure the bracket
to the truck.
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4. When at least six of the pilot holes are drilled,
take out the 1/4”-20 bolts, set the fixed mount
base aside. Using the 3/8” drill bit, drill out all six
previously drilled pilot holes.
*Do not use an impact gun with higher than 1300 inch-pounds as it will break the mandrel
on the tool or pull the Riv-nuts through the fiberglass. See manufactures specs for your
impact gun.
5. Using the impact gun set at 1100 to 1300 inch-
pounds and the 3/8 Hex bit with the Riv-nut tool,
twist one of the Riv-nuts on the end of the Riv-nut
tool mandrel.
Put some silicone sealant on each Riv-nut before
inserting them into each hole, preventing any
potential water damage.
6. Fasten all of the Riv-nuts using the 3/4” wrench
and the Riv-nut tool with your impact gun. Make
sure they are tight so the Riv-nuts won’t spin
around when installing the bolts.
7. After all the Riv-nuts are secure, replace the
Fixed Mount Base. Beginning on one corner of
the bracket, start to hand tighten all six 1/4-20
bolts with a couple of threads, then go back over,
using the impact gun with a 7/16” socket, securely
locking down all bolts.
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8. Now it’s time to put the EpicVue satellite dome
on the bracket. There are two sets of mounting
holes on the Top Pivot Plate. Use the set of holes
that allows you to get the dome as close to the
truck as possible. Fairing extensions or other
obstacles may necessitate using the outer set of
holes.
On certain models of truck it maybe necessary to
cut a cresant moon shape out of the wind fairing to
make it fit on the bracket.
9. With the Dome sitting on the Top Plate so
that the cables are coming out towards the
passenger side of the truck, (typically where the
entertainment center is located), position the
dome so that the four holes in the Top Pivot Plate
line up with the mounting holes in the bottom of
the dome. Using the four smaller bolts with the
blue lock-tite and a lock washer, fasten the dome
to the Top Plate.
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• Make sure that you have all your items needed before beginning.
• Regulations for DOT require the height of no more than 13’6”, so
install the top of the bracket at 12’4”will set the top of the dome just
under the DOT height requirement.
• Keep dome away from any obstructions such as pipes and other truck
components.
• Use the lines of the truck to level your bracket.
• While installing these brackets, work slowly by starting with a few
threads on the bolts before securely fastening.
• Make sure the riv-nuts are securely set with impact gun set at 1100 to
1300” pounds (no higher or else the riv-nuts will overtighten or break
and risk falling out). Do not overtighten. If they are spinning, they are
not tight enough and not secure
• Cables should be positioned toward the side where the entertainment
center is.
• Be careful not to strip the bolts that fasten the bottom of the dome
and to only use the blue loc-tite 1/4”-20 short bolts. Use of the longer
1/4”-20 long bolts supplied with the rear mount will damage the
domes and void the warranty.
Key Points of the
Dome Rear Mount Install
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*For more information on this, please view the installation video on Installing the Rear
Mount found on our website
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