Installation Instructions

GLS MT Installation
4/1/2004 VER 2.8 DOC
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Installation of the Mobile Terminal (MT) on an Aluminum Roof
Trailer
The following describes the proper materials and steps required for installing the MT
on an Aluminum Roof Trailer. Strict adherence to the following procedures is
paramount to ensuring a secure and safe installation.
Installation Environment
Caution!
• DO all installations in a clean, dry, and properly prepared environment.
Temperature should be maintained above 32°F for a minimum of 30 minutes
before and after installation!
• DO NOT attempt to install the MT in the rain or fog, or if signs of snow, ice or
condensation are evident on the trailer roof. It is extremely important that
the mounting surface be clean and dry prior to installing the unit.
• Failure to follow these installation procedures could allow the Mobile
Terminal to separate from the vehicle resulting in possible injury or
death!
Materials Required for MT Installation
Contact Skybitz Customer Service before making any substitutions to the items
listed below:
• Skybitz Mobile Terminal Mounting Kit including Bracket with Pre-applied VHB
Tape
• Skybitz Mounting Hardware kit including 4 ea. Torx #15 Security with a #8-
32 - ½” screws with thread lock, 4 ea. #8 lock washers, and 4 ea. #8 flat
washers.
• Skybitz Mobile Terminal Safety Tether Kit including tether guard
• 3M Primer 94
• Small paint brush (when not using ampoules with integrated applicator)
• Medium Duty abrasive pad (Preferred Product - 3M Scotch-Brite Pad #9650)
• Clean, lint-free towels or paper towels
• 50% to 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and water solution – (Preferred Product - 3M
Prep-Solvent 70)
• RTV sealing compound
• 6ft. of masking tape
• Power drill with 3/16” drill bit
• Torx security driver bit #15 or Torx security wrench
• 1/8” Hex Key Wrench (Safety Tether Screw)
• 3/8” open End Wrench (Safety Tether Nut)