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March 2010. Rev 0
5 September, 2013. Rev 1

Dielectric LLC

22 Tower Road

Raymond, ME 04071

Phone: 800.341.9678

TFU-TYPE SIDE MOUNTED

PYLON ANTENNAS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for TFU

Page 1: ...1 March 2010 Rev 0 5 September 2013 Rev 1 Dielectric LLC 22 Tower Road Raymond ME 04071 Phone 800 341 9678 TFU TYPE SIDE MOUNTED PYLON ANTENNAS INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...n 13 Dipole Installation 13 Radome Installation 13 FINAL PRE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 14 Top Mounted Obstruction Light Beacon or Strobe If a support pole is used 14 Inspection of Antenna Components 14 ANTENNA INSTALLATION 15 General 15 Lifting Antenna 16 Figure 7 16 Top Mounted Support Pole 17 Side Mounted Antenna Dielectric Supplied Mounts 17 Side Mounted Antenna Mounts Supplied by Others 17 FINAL...

Page 3: ...OT BE APPLIED WITHOUT SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FROM PERSONNEL ON THE TOWER THE ANTENNA IS A COMPLEX ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT HAS BEEN BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRICT TOLERANCES AND QUALITY CONTROL PLEASE HANDLE IT WITH CARE CAUTION Under no conditions should the spoke short bolts or the spoke short locking plate bolts to be loosened Do not paint the bottom of the base flange at the tee contact surface ...

Page 4: ...side mounted antennas are discussed herein as well as proper installation handling and storage procedures It is essential for the customer and their representatives to become familiar with this information Each TFU antenna is designed to meet the requirements of a particular installation therefore exact dimensions are not provided in this book Drawings containing dimensional specifications and oth...

Page 5: ...ectrical and mechanical requirements These antennas are supplied in one of three basic forms Figure 1 a shows a typical waveguide input antenna installation Figure 1 b a typical coax input antenna and Figure 1 c shows an antenna side mounted on a pole for tower top installation Slot Waveguide Input Antenna Side Mounted On Tower 1 a Pole Mounted Antenna Mounted On Tower Top 1 c Coax Input Antenna S...

Page 6: ...or shipping These will need to be re installed either prior to or after erecting the antenna The structural bolts nuts and lockwashers required to connect the support pole to the tower top are supplied with the antenna Delivery and Storage The side mounted TFU antennas are typically shipped on shipping deck saddles or blocks on a flat bed trailer In Figure 2 a typical pole mounted antenna is shown...

Page 7: ...n be installed prior to or after installation If any parts for which spares are not supplied are found to be damaged or missing advise Dielectric ANTENNA UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Appropriate equipment should be used to safely unload and handle the antenna components and cartons For weight of the antenna refer to the stamped nameplate at the antenna base or the antenna s mechanical specification shee...

Page 8: ...me and related components The antenna is a complex electrical device that has been built in accordance with strict tolerances and quality control Please handle it with care 2 Remove the two sections of the antenna from the truck and position them end to end horizontally keeping them as straight and leveled as possible use blocks and saddles as necessary Orient the two sections by aligning the matc...

Page 9: ...er conductors of the two sections together holding the aluminum spacer against one of the flanges As the sections come together be careful to maintain alignment between the antenna section and the tee if they are not directly in line the tee inner may be damaged Align the entire match mark the tube of the top section must be aligned with the top section swivel flange rotate the swivel flange as ne...

Page 10: ... OUTER SPACER SEE DETAIL 1 ELECTRICAL CONTACT SEE DETAIL 2 APPROX DETAIL 1 BESURETO SEATSET SCREW ASSHOWNIN 3 PLACES AROUND INNERCONDUCTOR DETAIL 2 PRIMARY ELECT CONTACT USE EXTREMECAUTION SO THATNEITHEROFTHESE SURFACESARE DAMAGED TEE INNER SEE DETAIL 1 SET SCREWS 3 4 6 TOP HALF UP ...

Page 11: ... 3 ANTENNA INNERCONDUCTOR ANTENNA OUTER SPACER TRANSITION INPUT SEE DETAIL 1 4 6 ELECTRICAL CONTACT SEE DETAL 2 1 3760 BESURETO SEATSET SCREW ASSHOWN IN 3 PLACESAROUND INNERCONDUCTOR PRIMARY ELECT CONTACT USE EXTREMECAUTION SO THATNEITHEROFTHESE SURFACESARE DAMAGED DETAIL 2 DETAIL 1 ...

Page 12: ...g Protector Assembly For Support Pole Assemblies Only 5 8 11X2LGHHCS 5 8LOCKWASHER 5 8 11NUT TYP 3 PLCS b LIGHTNING ARRESTERASSEMBLY TOPOLE 5 8 11X1 3 4LGHHCS 5 8LOCKWASHER 5 8 11NUT TYP 3 PLCS a LIGHTNING ARRESTERASSEMBLY ...

Page 13: ...installation Fin Installation Pattern shaping fins are common on many directional antennas Not all antennas have fins Fins may be removed for shipping purposes Refer to the adjacent fins already installed on the pole for their correct location and orientation Dielectric pattern shapers are typically made up of two pieces a inch thick base and a 1 8 inch thick fin The fin and base are supplied full...

Page 14: ...onnecting the light Lights should be installed and the wiring checked before raising the antenna On flashing red obstruction light systems red beacon the power cable is factory installed in the support pole Typical installations consist of the cable passing through a cord grip and into the support pole The cable must then pass through a hole in the center of the tower top On high intensity flashin...

Page 15: ...ectric Be sure that the bolts attaching the antenna halves to the input tee are tightened per Dielectric Specification A88212 Do not support the weight of the antenna by a single Horizontal Lifting Lug Only qualified crews should attempt to lift and erect the antenna Lifting method shown is suggested to minimize bending of the antenna Alternate rigging may achieve desired results Contact Dielectri...

Page 16: ...f from the chain puller hoist This line will support the antenna until it has reached an angle of approximately 60 degrees See Figure 7 After the load has been relaxed from the top and bottom support line the antenna is ready to be raised to it s mounting spot on the tower Figure 7 A TO SUPPORT ANTENNA UNTIL ANGLE A IS APPROX 60 TO PICK USE2nd 3rd LOADLINES ...

Page 17: ... antenna pluming specifications on drawing number A 78014 in Appendix 1 The antenna system should be closed and pressurized as soon as possible after installation to prevent moisture from entering the system The system should be purged a few times to expel any moist air trapped inside Side Mounted Antenna Dielectric Supplied Mounts Refer to the assembly or installation drawing for details regardin...

Page 18: ...transmission lines do not require any periodic maintenance however they should be inspected annually Inspection should include visual inspection of the slot covers or radomes The hardware should be checked for looseness In an area of extreme weather conditions the antenna and transmission line should be inspected more often It is a good practice to inspect the system soon after extreme weather con...

Page 19: ...ickness at every space between flange bolts that is 016 and larger This is most important as damaging bending stresses could be induced in the base flange if it is insufficiently supported G When mechanical tilt is required calculate antenna top offset from vertical as ant length X sin tilt SPECIFICATION FOR PLUMBNESS OF ERECTED ANTENNA A Un it o f SPX Co rp o ratio n COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL TITLE 4 ...

Page 20: ...ized bolt threads with one of the following 1 Never Seeze 2 Oil or 3 Grease 1 Antenna mounting bolts studs shall be tightened to provide when all fasteners in the joint are tight at least the minimum bolt tension show in the table below BOLT SIZE MINIMUM BOLT IN TENSION LB 1 1 8 56 500 1 1 4 71 700 1 3 8 85 500 1 1 2 104 000 INSTALLATION OF ANTENNA MOUNTING BOLTS MAC 01 14 00 ANTENNA MTG BOLTS SPE...

Page 21: ...YM DESCRIPTION REVISIONS DATE APPROVED PART NO MATERIAL FINISH DATE DR BY CHKD BY ENG MFG APPVL DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 4 PLACE DIMENSIONS 0005 3 PLACE DIMENSIONS 005 2 PLACE DIMENSIONS 02 ANGULAR DIMENSIONS 0 30 TITLE CODE IDENT NO 08441 A REV A Unit of SPX Corporation HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE HOSE CLAMPS MUST BE ORIENTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF THE OBJECT ON...

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