CHAPTER 2
c. Having the Correct Tools and Supplies
Here are the tools (and supplies) you'll need to install a Magellan system.
Some of the tools may be provided to you when you pass certification. When
we start the installation process of the training course, you'll see where each
of these tools is used.
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A good screwgun is needed in many
situations... both for drilling and screwing.
A must.
One must not forgot a set of
good drill bits. Drill bits are
used for pre-drilling holes in
the roof a vehicle.
DICOR White Sealant
Used to seal all holes you drill
on the vehicle. This product can
be found at any RV supply store.
100% Rubber Silicone may be
used as an alternate, but it is not
as good as Dicor you will find.
For wood roofs, you'll want to
have plenty of sheet metal
screws.
Do not use sheet metal
screws on fiberglass roofs.
These do not need to be
stainless steel as they will
be covered up with silicone
at the installation.
Standard screws are used
on fiberglass roofs... Make
sure that holes are pre-drilled
so that the screw will not
fracture the fiberglass roof.
A Hole Saw is used to drill
the big hole in the top of the
vehicle to run the cabeling
through.
A long drill is used to make
the first hole through the
roof... to guide the Hole Saw
below.
Tape Measure... To measure if you
have enough room on top of the roof.
Make sure you have a
Calking Gun.
An set of open end wrenches.
* 1st Tube Supplied in Training Materials
* Supplied in Training Materials
Miniture Screwdriver
Wire Cutters
* Supplied in Training Materials
Cable Fasteners
* Supplied in Training Materials
Fist Tape...
Used to fish a cable behind a wall.
This item can come in handy if you
want save time running cables in
hard to reach areas.
* Supplied in Training Materials
Coax Cable Crimper.
This tool puts the ends of the
coax connectors onto the cable.
When used properly the connectors
crimps around the coax cable
creating a water resistant tight
connection.
Volt Meter
Used to check continuity, (or that
there is no broken cables). Also
used to see that available voltage
is found.
DI-Electric Grease
Purchased at most Auto Parts
stores. This grease is does
not conduct electricity, and is
used to create water tight
seals around all exterior
cable connections.
* Supplied in Training Materials
Screw Drivers
You'll want a set of standard sized
Phillips and flathead screwdrivers.
Zip Ties
Keep your cable looking sharp
by keeping them tied togeather.
You can't use too many Zip
Ties on a job.
Coax WireCutter
This tool strips coax cable to
exact dimentions so that you
may put on coax connectors
perfectly every time.
* Supplied in Training Materials
Flashlight
There are many dark areas that
you will need to light up during the
installation.
A-Frame Ladder
To get to the tops of tall vehicles, you'll
may need at least a 12' A frame ladder.
Small Pocket Knive
