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1. Check to be sure that no parts are missing (see assembled antenna pictorial page)
2. If the antenna is to be installed at ground level, install mounting tube (A) in a hole
approximately 21 inches deep so the lower end of the fiber rod insulator is approximately 2-3
inches or less above ground level.
Ensure it is not mounted at an angle.
You want the
antenna to be vertical when fully installed.
Pack earth tightly around mounting tube (A) so that it will remain vertical. Concrete may be
used in areas of high wind for greater rigidity, in which case the mounting tube should be
rotated while the concrete is setting so that it may be easily removed later. If the antenna is to be
mounted in concrete or in damp, acidic or alkaline soil, the
mounting tube should be given a protective coating of asphalt
roofing compound, polyurethane varnish, or another suitable
covering to protect the metal against corrosion. You may also
want to use the optional
BUT-MPS
Mounting Post Sleeve which
fits over tube (A) to help protect it from contamination.
NOTE:
DO NOT HAMMER THE MOUNTING POST INTO THE GROUND AS THIS
CAN SPLINTER THE FIBER ROD INSULATOR AND COMPLICATE
INSTALLATION.
Note: Step 3 starts the antenna assembly minus Tube A (with insulator). The antenna assembly
will be mated to tube (A) when ready to be installed for final assembly steps.
In all subsequent
steps, assembly should be done indoors or in an area where dropped hardware may easily be
recovered.
3. Locate Tube (B) and (B1). Slide the insulator on tube (B1) into the top of tube section (B) and
secure with a #8 x 1-1/2" bolt, #8 lock washer and #8 hex nut. On tube B1, the hole that is
drilled 5/8” from the end goes toward the top of the antenna.
Tube (B) 1-1/8” x 48” long Tube (B1) 1-1/8” x 12” with insulator
NOTE:
Tube (B) has the mounting hole located 1/4" from the end.
