MAXVIEW B2590 Crank Up Satellite System Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: MAXVIEW

MAXVIEW B2590 Crank Up Satellite System

MAX VIEW product

WARRANTY
Every new Crank-Up Satellite System is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following two years parts and workmanship warranty from the date of original purchase. Two years parts warranty. The customer is not responsible for the cost of replacement parts if the
original part is determined to be defective under the terms of warranty. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after two years. This warranty does not cover installation or external wiring. Should any trouble develop during the warranty period please contact Sat Plus before the warranty period expires. If you do experience a problem with the product contact Sat Plus Customer Services on 03 9772 8318 or email info@satplus.com.au.
Please make sure you have the following ready when you call:

Model Number
Serial Number
Date of purchase
Clear and concise details of the fault
Details of who installed the product

The warranty does not apply where:

The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained
Repairs have been made or attempted by a third party other than Maxview
Repairs are required due to normal wear and tear
Modifications have been made to the product
The antenna unit has been opened
Damaged caused by abrasive cleaning or power washing
Circumstances beyond the control of Maxview that have caused the product to no longer operate correctly
Customer is not the original owner or cannot provide proof of purchase In no event shall Sat Plus be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from the sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of the warranty. This does not affect your statutory rights

INTRODUCTION

Please read these instructions fully before installation and using the antenna for the first time. The operation of the antenna has been designed to be as simple as possible however should you require any technical assistance please contact your dealer.

Proper Use & Operation

The Crank-Up is designed for permanent mounting on a motorhome, caravan or horsebox to manually locate a television broadcast satellite when the vehicle is stationary. Use of the equipment for any other purpose than the one specified is not permitted and will invalidate the warranty. All instructions and models are subject to change. In accordance with policy of progressive product, the company reserve the right to alter specifications. Copyright© these instructions are the sole property of Maxview Ltd and may not be reproduced. Please keep these instructions safe for future reference. Recycle packaging where facilities exist.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your satellite antenna. Understand its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Sat Plus declines all responsibility in the event of incident or accident if they are due to a non observation of the installation instructions or the way the product is used. No modifications are permissible to the Antenna Unit or Handle Assembly.

Installation

Installation should be carried out by a competent person.
Take care when working at heights keeping work area clean and tidy to avoid trip hazards.
Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight.
Use a recommended adhesive from page 5 to bond the antenna unit to vehicle roof and follow the manufacturer’s instructions during application.
Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions
Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
All electrical work should be carried out by a competent person. If in doubt seek advice from a qualified electrician.

Operation

Before starting your journey check that antenna is in the park position.
The maximum speed of vehicle with antenna mounted on roof is 81mph (130km/h).
Never operate the antenna if someone is in close proximity of the antenna.
If high winds or electrical storms are anticipated lower antenna to park position.
Do not allow children to operate the antenna unit.
Do not operate the Crank-Up with snow or ice on the antenna.

Servicing

If in the event that you do experience a problem, or inspection/ repair is required, contact Sat Plus or your appointed representative/dealer.
No regular maintenance required on the system.
Do not remove cover on Antenna
Do not use solvent or abrasive cleaning agents on the system.
Use a suitable mild detergent to clean the Antenna Unit.
Do not pressure wash the Antenna Unit.
Check the Antenna Unit fixings for mechanical integrity at least once a year.

INSTALLATION

Required Tools & Equipment (not supplied)

32mm hole saw
2.5mm and 8mm twist drill
Power Drill
Hacksaw
No.2 Phillips screwdriver
Weather Resistant Elastic Adhesive* and Applicator gun
Surface Cleaner
10mm spanner
Hexagonal socket key 4mm
Deburrer/Round File/Emery paper
Conduit (recommend method for securing cables)

Product Contents

Antenna Unit
Handle Assembly
85cm Antenna (separate carton)
Accessory Pack which includes:
- LNB Park Plate x 1
- No.10 Screws (large) x 10
- M4 Screws for Plastic (small) x 5
- Cable Clips x 12
- M6 Button Head Screw x 4
- M6 Locking Nut x 4
- 6mm Plastic Washer x 4
- Aluminum 20mm Tube x 1
- Steel 4mm Spindle x 1
- Instruction Manual x 1
- Self Adhesive Zone Map x 1
- Compass x 1
- M5 Washers

Selecting an Installation Location
Positioning the Antenna Unit and Handle Assembly.
Decide where you wish to mount your satellite system, taking into account obstacles both on the roof and inside the vehicle. The system MUST BE pointing towards the rear of the Vehicle.

Check for obstructions such as roof lights and vents
Check for electrical cables beneath screw fixing points
Check the coaxial cables will reach the satellite receiver (your dealer can supply extended cables)
Do not allow the dish to overhang the edge of the vehicle
Clearance around antenna system when in use is shown with reference E
Ensure adequate clearance of the handle assembly from cupboard doors and light fittings

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PRODUCT DIMENTIONS

A: 117cm
B: 17cm
C: 49cm
D: 85cm
E: 125cm
F: 5cm
G: 16cm

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Attaching Antenna Mount Plate & LNB Park Plate

Remove antenna unit from wooden transit packaging.
Remove mounting plate from Antenna Unit by removing 6 x M6 nuts using 10mm spanner.
Clean roof, Mounting Plate and LNB Park Plate in accordance with adhesive manufacturer’s guidelines.
Mark a center line for the antenna making sure dish will not overhang vehicle.
Align notches on plate with center line.
Mark the position of 6 screw fixing holes and center hole.
Mark position of LNB Park Plate.
Drill 6 x 2.5mm pilot holes into roof.
Using a 32mm hole saw drill the center hole through the roof.
Apply rings of adhesive* to surface of Antenna Mounting Plate and LNB Park Plate and firmly place them into position.

Important Note: Adhesive MUST be used to give a water tight seal between mounting plate and installation surface
Place a small amount of adhesive into each pilot hole before screwing plate to roof.
Wipe off excess adhesive with a cloth.

Important Note:

Follow manufacturer’s instructions when applying adhesive. Do not travel until adhesive has cured noting that curing times vary with weather conditions.
Take care when working at heights. Always follow ladder safety advice.
Use creeper boards where necessary to ensure roof construction can support your weight.
Power tools should be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

Attach Antenna Unit to Mounting Plate

Carefully lower the antenna unit onto the Mounting Plate and re-attach the M6 Nuts and Washers that were previously removed.
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Caution: Replace Nylon locking nuts if they have been removed more than twice. The locking action of the Nylon becomes less effective if repeatedly assembled and disassembled.

Installing Coaxial Cables

Check there are no hidden cables in the roof structure and that the hole location is clear of obstructions both internally and externally.
Drill a 8mm hole to pass the satellite cable. For 2 cables, drill 2 holes or use larger drill.
Clean off any burrs from the hole and clean surface.
Pass cables through the hole.
Using adhesive bond cable entry plate to the roof – note the 3 cable glands should face the rear of the vehicle.
Secure cable to roof using the cable clips (supplied).
Inside the vehicle route cable to satellite receiver and make the F connection. The Crank Up satellite system features a twin LNB for connection to a PVR or 2 separate receivers.

Note: To prevent trip hazards it is recommended that cables are concealed in PVCu conduit (not supplied) where access is required to the roof of the vehicle.

Installing the Handle (Dish Directional Unit)

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Push the aluminium tube into the plastic coupler and insert into the antenna unit through the hole in the ceiling. With the plastic coupler pushed up tight to the ceiling, mark the aluminum tube along all four sides.
Cut the 20mm square tube with a hacksaw. Make the cut so that the line is left on the discarded part of the tube.
Now mark and cut the 4mm spindle so that it is 40mm longer than the tube.
With the Coupler Bush aligned to the rear of the vehicle insert the Tube and Coupler Bush through the ceiling hole and into the antenna unit. Aluminium Tube should not protrude past the coupler bush.
Place the Base Plate over the Coupler Bush. Point the arrow to the rear of the vehicle. Mark the four fixing holes. Drill four 2.5mm pilot holes or use a bradawl. With four No10 screws fix the Base Plate to the ceiling.
Take the Dish Direction Unit and turn the azimuth lock lever to the red position to release the brake. Locate the Dish Direction onto the Coupler Bush and use three M4 screws fix it in place.
Place the 4mm spindle into the elevation handle and fix to the Dish Direction Unit with two M4 screws.
Note: Add the 2 x M5 washers as image below before fixing the elevation handle

Attaching the Satellite Dish to the Antenna Unit

Ensure Antenna Unit is free from obstacles.
Turn the azimuth lock lever to the green position (locked for travel).
Elevate the antenna to 25 degrees (25 turns = 25 degrees).

Azimuth Lock is Green – LOCKED for travel
Wind handle clockwise 25 turns to reach 25 degrees
NOTE: The Home Position will go past the Elevation Window during the 25 turns, this is normal.
Fix satellite dish to Antenna Arm using M6 Button Head Screws, M6 Nuts and 6mm Plastic Washers. The 65cm and 85cm satellite dishes have different fixing hole positions. Therefore 4 of the holes will be unused.
Remove all tools, packaging and obstructions from roof.
Finally, carefully remove the green transit tape from Antenna Unit in 2 places. The satellite system install is now complete.

Caution: Replace Nylon locking nuts if they have been removed more than twice. The locking action of the Nylon becomes less effective if repeatedly assembled and disassembled.

OPERATION GUIDE

Connecting the decoder
If you have a VAST decoder then you’ll only need to connect one of the coaxial cables from the Maxview dish. Leave the other one disconnected.
fig 18 You’ll also need to connect the satellite decoder to your TV. There are two methods of connection.
Preferred method: Using the supplied HDMI lead, connect from the HDMI socket on the back of the satellite decoder to the HDMI socket on the back of your TV.
fig 19

Plug in the supplied HDMI cable on the SatKing decoder and connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your TV’s HDMI socket Alternative method (if you do not have HDMI sockets on your TV): Using the supplied AV cable connect the color coded video connections on the back of the satellite decoder to the corresponding video connections on the back of your TV.
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Connect the supplied AV cable to the RED, WHITE and YELLOW sockets on the SatKing decoder and connect the other end of the cable to your TV If you were able to use the preferred HDMI method, pick up your TV remote and change to the HDMI channel. If you used the alternative method, change to the AV or VIDEO (sometimes called COMPOSITE) channel on your TV. Depending on your TV brand this can be done by pressing either the SOURCE button, INPUT button or AV/VIDEO button. Now plug in the power cable to the satellite decoder. All being well, after around 30 seconds you will see the following screen.
You will now need to use the SIGNAL DETECTION screen within the menu of the satellite decoder to align the dish to the satellite. If you have a Satking 800CA decoder – The unit should be searching for VAST signal. Press EXIT then press MENU, move to INSTALLATION and press OK. This will bring up the SIGNAL QUALITY screen. Keep an eye on this screen while you adjust your satellite dish. If you have a UEC DSD4121 – The unit should be searching for signal. Press MENU, move down to ADVANCED OPTIONS, press OK. Then press OK on SIGNAL DETECTION. If you have Foxtel – The unit will display NO SATELLITE SIGNAL IS BEING RECEIVED. Press TV GUIDE on the Foxtel remote control. Press SETUP, move down to SYSTEM SETTINGS, press SELECT on the R/C. Move to SIGNAL TEST and press SELECT. If you have Austar – The unit will be searching on the home screen. Once aligned the SIGNAL STRENGTH will increase and the TUNER STATUS must indicate SIGNAL FOUND.

Notes for Vast Viewers

Registering your smartcard:
As a traveler in a temporary mobile home: If you are using your system in a mobile home or caravan etc then you can register your smartcard at http://www.mysattv.com.au and choose the travelers option. Fill out the online registration form an choose the primary state of travel. Note that the state you choose only determines the news feeds and time zones. Your smartcard will be activated for a 6 month period. Before expiry of this period, you should renew your card to ensure continuity of the service. This will avoid interruption and will keep the smartcard active. Travellers cannot use the included form that came with the VAST decoder.

Finding a Satellite

Location & Set-up
Before starting check there is a clear line of sight to the northern sky. All television broadcasting satellites have a geostationary orbit which means their location is fixed above the earth’s equator.
fig 21
Note: Ensure the TV and Satellite Receiver are connected in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions. The Zone map can be stuck to the wall if needed near the Dish Direction Unit.

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Raising Dish (if installer has collapsed system) and Starting a Search

Open elevation handle as shown left
We recommend always winding the Antenna Handle 25 turns to 25 degrees as a starting position.
Before you search for the satellite be sure to check the LNB’s current Skew angle (located on the front of the LNB). Making sure the correct position for your area has been set. see which angle is required for your current location and how this is set up.
Next determine the approximate dish elevation required from the zone map . Adjust the elevation handle and wind to elevation shown on the zone map so it matches what is displayed in the Elevation Read Out Window. (Compensate the elevation angle accordingly if your vehicle is not level)
Turn the Azimuth Lock Lever to the RED position to disengage the brake as shown above.
Next turn the direction unit using the hand grips provided so that the arrow (Read Out Window) points in a North Westerly direction as indicated by
using the included compass.
Slowly scan from North West to East whilst checking for a signal on the Television.
If no satellite is found adjust the elevation by 2 degrees and repeat the scan.
When the satellite is found, fine adjustment of the satellite system may now be required to achieve the best possible signal available. When you have maximum signal on your TV screen, restart your decoder to enable it to complete a full scan.
Turn the Azimuth Lock Lever to the GREEN position to apply the brake.

Note:

Azimuth lock lever: RED = Unlocked
GREEN = Locked (ok to travel once in parked position)

Lowering the Antenna – ready for travel

Unlock the Azimuth lock onto the RED position, then Rotate the Dish Direction Unit until it aligns with the Base Plate as shown. Once aligned re-lock Azimuth to GREEN position to apply brake.
Lower the antenna by rotating the Elevation Handle anti-clockwise (approximately 25 turns from 25 degrees until you see home position in the window).
NOTE: The home position will go past the elevation window once during the lowering operation before you see the Home Position for the second time. This is normal operation. Be sure you count this twice so that you can be sure system is fully collapsed.
Slowly turn the handle until elevation indicator fully shows the home position and you feel some park resistance. Do not over wind the handle as this may damage the satellite system.
**This is how you handle should always look like prior to travel > > >

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CAUTION: As a manual system we always recommend the ‘3 point safety check’ Before travelling;

Elevation readout must show the Home position (check park resistance felt)
Azimuth Lock Lever must be in the Green Position and Park arrows aligned
Visual check on your roof to ensure the Antenna is fully lowered.

LNB SKEW ADJUSTMENT

Your LNB may have to be adjusted depending on which zone you are located. Please reference the map to the right to establish which zone you are currently in. Then simply adjust the LNB by turning it in one of the directions and angles as illustrated below. Align skew angle indication with arrow point or split line (highlighted in red).
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ELEVATION MAP

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Antenna Gain: 38.1dB
LNB Outputs: 2
Antenna Height (min): 167mm
Antenna Height (max): 1130mm
Handle dimensions H:80 x W:120 x D: 25mm
Antenna Weight: 11kg
Handle Weight: 140g
Elevation Angle Range :10°-70°
Azimuth Rotation Angle: 380°
Skew Angle: ±45°

Note:
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weights and Dimensions shown are approximate.

YOUR LOCATIONS – QUICK REFERENCE TABLE

Add your favorite locations for quick reference for future use:

Satellite	Location	Elevation (º)	No. of turns	Notes
Optus C1 156.0E	Brisbane	58	58	LNB position zone 1

CUSTOMER SUPPORT DETAILS
If you are experiencing any problems with your Crank Up or have any questions please contact on us 03 9772 8318
Alternatively email us on email info@satplus.com.au or write to us.
Satplus, 223 Nepean Highway, Edithvale, VIC 3196
Website: www.satplus.com.au