Technical Reference Manual for
OMNI-A0092
Author
C. Vale
Creation Date
2010-04-29
Product
OMNI-A0092
Revision Date
Name:OMNI-A0092_TRM.doc
Company Confidential
Version 1.0
Page 8 of 55
2.1.1.2
Fasteners
M8 Stainless steel bolts are recommended for bolting down the unit. The length is to be
determined by the nature of the mounting platform, so the fasteners have not been provided
with the antenna. Mild steel bolts are not recommended due to the high likelihood of
corrosion.
2.1.1.3
Location and Orientation
The „back‟ of the main antenna assembly is defined as the end whose face has the antenna
nameplate and hazard stickers
located. On a vehicle, this typically corresponds to the back
of the vehicle. The front of the main antenna assembly corresponds to the end closest to which
the winch must be located.
When selection a mounting location, it is therefore necessary to ensure there will be sufficient
space at the front of the main antenna assembly to find a place to mount the winch. As shown
in Figure 3, the back of the main antenna assembly can be mounted flush with the back of the
mounting platform.
Also take note that space (no less than 0.5m is recommended) to the sides of the main antenna
assembly is necessary, to provide a location for the guy rope anchoring brackets.
2.1.1.4
Lifting of the main antenna assembly
The main antenna assembly is a large and heavy unit that needs special care when being
handled. The unit is 4114mm long, 614mm wide and 500mm high. The unit weighs 350kg.
The unit must under no circumstances be mechanically hoisted by its
handles. The handles are not rugged enough for mechanised
hoisting. (See 2.1.1.4.1 for lifting by hand)
2.1.1.4.1
Lifting the unit by hand
Lifting the unit by hand is only recommended to a maximum of table height, for short
distances and manoeuvring the unit in place.
A total of 8 handles are provided (4 on each side of the unit). The unit must under no
circumstances be mechanically hoisted by its handles. The handles are not rugged enough for
mechanised hoisting.
Moving the unit by hand requires a minimum of 8 able bodied individuals.
For lifting by hand the weight of the unit must be distributed across the 8 handles. This means
that 8 people must carry the unit with each person taking his share of the weight at each
handle.
