Installation Procedure for the SkyBitz GLS Mobile Terminal on an Aluminum Roof Trailer SkyBitz Inc. 45365 Vintage Park Plaza, Suite 210 Dulles, VA 20166 Phone: 1-866-875-9248 Fax: (703) 478-3301 www.skybitz.com Version 2.8 REV– April 1, 2004 4/1/2004 VER 2.
GLS MT Installation Table of Contents FORWARD ..................................................................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION OF THE MOBILE TERMINAL (MT) ON AN ALUMINUM ROOF TRAILER......................................................................................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................. 3 MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR MT INSTALLATION....
GLS MT Installation Forward The purpose of this manual is to provide the installer with the proper installation techniques required for secure installation of the Skybitz GLS Mobile Terminal (MT). The Manual covers MT installation on the flat aluminum roof of a trailer using the Skybitz Mobile Terminal Bracket and 3M Very High Bond (VHB) adhesive. Installation of the Skybitz MT Safety Tether is described as well.
GLS MT Installation 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.
GLS MT Installation Location of the MT on the Trailer Roof The recommended mounting location on the trailer roof is approximately 3ft. back from the front of the trailer, and about 1ft. in from the left road-side rail. This location is intended to minimize the potential for damage from low hanging tree branches and to maximize the Mobile Terminal’s view of the sky when the trailer is backed into a dock.
GLS MT Installation Partially install the screws leaving the MT free to move in the bracket. 2. Locate two rivets in the roof, about 3 ft. back from the front of the trailer, along the left road-side roof rail. Mark and drill a 3/16” hole between the two rivets to create a mounting point for the Safety Tether. Install the 10-24 x 1” long screw through the tab in the tether and fasten to the trailer with the #10 flat washer and 10-24 lock nut.
GLS MT Installation 4. Wipe and clean the area within the tape using the alcohol solution and a clean towel. Ensure any dirt, films, oils, waxes, release agents, or other contaminants are removed from within the mounting area. 5. Use the Scotch-Brite pad to abrade the area within the masking tape where the Bracket and Tether Guard will make contact with the roof. Using a circular motion will increase the bonding of the primer and adhesive. It is not necessary to completely remove all surface oxidation. 6.
GLS MT Installation Visually verify a bond has been obtained between the bracket and the roof. 9. Firmly tighten all four MT bracket mounting screws. Allow 15 minutes for the adhesive to set before testing the bond. Firmly pull up on the MT/Bracket assembly, to verify a secure bond to the roof of the trailer, before releasing the trailer into service. 10. Install the tether guard over the tether.
GLS MT Installation Installation Registration To view GLS data sent from the newly installed Mobile Terminal, it must be registered at the Skybitz data center. Mobile Terminal registration can be forwarded by e-mail to customercare@skybitz.com or by calling Skybitz Customer Service at (866)-875-9248.
