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6' -    "

(184.8 cm)

3

4

TA

TC

TA

TC

7' - 7   "

(233.0 cm)

3

4

TA

TC

TA

TC

TA

TB

TA

TB

84"

(213.4 cm)

#1

#3

#2

Important: Drain holes in traps
should all be facing the ground.

2"

(5.08 cm)

Attach elements #1 and #3 on the boom assembly using the U-bolts
(402), aluminum brackets (143), backing plates (33), washers (84)
and nuts (85) as shown in figure E.  Attach the driven element (#2)
in the boom assembly using the U-bolt (402), aluminum bracket (143),
washers (84) and nuts (85) as shown in Figure F.  Note that there is
no backing plate on the fiberglass insulator.

Check all dimensions for proper placement of elements on the boom.
Level the elements and tighten all the nuts on the U-bolts that hold
the elements on the boom per Figure G.  Check all traps to make
sure that the arrows are pointed towards the boom and the drain
holes are facing the ground so that moisture will not build up in the
traps.

#3 - ELEMENT MOUNTING

5

KEY        P/N                     DISPLAY                         DESC                         SIZE                  QTY

33

190033

BACKING

2

PLATE

84

010084

LOCK

1/4"

6

WASHER

(.6 cm)

85

010085

HEX

1/4"

6

NUT

(.6 cm)

143

190143

ALUMINUM

1-1/2"

3

BRACKET

(3.81 cm)

402

010402

U-BOLT

1-1/2" x 3-3/4"

3

(3.8 x 9.6 cm)

FIGURE D

FIGURE G

402

143

96

BOOM

84

85

BOOM

ELEMENT

FIGURE F

Note: No backing plate (33)
on Fiberglass Insulator.

ELEMENT

ELEMENT

FIGURE E

402

143

33

84

85

84

85

Element

Boom

A3S

Summary of Contents for A3S

Page 1: ...A3S 20 15 10 MeterBeam ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 951278 8 95 COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS ...

Page 2: ...her extensive ground system directly at the base of the tower or mast using at least 10AWG ground wire and noncorrosive hardware For details and safety standards consult the National Electrical Code You should also use a coaxial lightning arrester Cushcraft offers several different models such as LAC 1 LAC 2 and the LAC 4 series ASSEMBLY Assemble your antenna by following the directions and illust...

Page 3: ...e 2 41 011941 8 split lock washer 6 1 BOOM ASSEMBLY MASTER PARTS LIST BA BB BB 413 413 2 11 41 BA BB BB 120 413 120 413 11 41 46 46 FIGURE A KEY PART QTY 46 050046 1 1 2 3 8 cm black plastic cap 2 53 050053 1 2 1 3 cm black plastic cap 6 58 173658 3 1 2 8 9 cm V block 2 63 170063 2 5 1 cm V block 2 84 010084 1 4 6 cm lock washer 6 85 010085 1 4 6 cm hex nut 6 96 122096 10 25 4 cm fiberglass insula...

Page 4: ...EFL 15 METER 4 TRAP 11 010011 HEX 8 32 2 NUT 41 011941 SPLIT 8 2 LOCK WASHER 53 050053 BLK PLASTIC 1 2 6 CAP 1 3cm 96 122096 FIBERGLASS 10 1 INSULATOR 25 4cm 123 010123 MACHINE 8 32 x 1 1 2 2 SCREW 3 8 cm 409 030409 SS WORM 11 16 6 CLAMP 1 7cm 410 030410 SS WORM 1 18 CLAMP 2 5cm 411 030411 SS WORM 1 3 8 8 CLAMP 3 5cm KEY P N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY TC TA TB D1 D2 D3 1 2 3 EG 410 EE EA 411 410 TA TB ...

Page 5: ...ions for proper placement of elements on the boom Level the elements and tighten all the nuts on the U bolts that hold the elements on the boom per Figure G Check all traps to make sure that the arrows are pointed towards the boom and the drain holes are facing the ground so that moisture will not build up in the traps 3 ELEMENT MOUNTING 5 KEY P N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY 33 190033 BACKING 2 PLATE 84...

Page 6: ...ed as shown in Figure H using the solder terminals 453 provided A 1 1 balun may be installed at the feedpoint but it is not required We recommend using an RF choke made from 8 turns of RG8 U coaxial cable with 6 inch 15 3 cm diameter as shown here Important Do not use foam dielectric coax for your RF Choke because when the coax is wound in a coil the center conductor may migrate away from the cent...

Page 7: ...enna is returned at purchasers expense to Cushcraft or one of its authorized representatives This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties any implied warranty is limited in duration to one year Cushcraft Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages which may result from a defect Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts ...

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