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7. To lower the antenna, ensure the winch hook is in the Antenna Hook Mount and the winch is
wound up snug so the antenna will not move. Remove the four bolts and hardware that hold the
Pivot Lock Plate to the Pivot Base Winch Mount Plate. You can now use the winch to pivot the
antenna downward.
Four Bolts to be removed to allow for pivoting
8. Turn the crank on the manual winch to lower, or raise the antenna. After raising the antenna
completely, make sure you replace the four bolts that were removed in step 3. The manual
winch should be removed and stored when not in use to protect the gears and web strap from
weather and environmental effects.
Note:
Sawhorses, chairs, or ladders should be used to support the vertical sections during
assembly with the pivot base and whenever the vertical is tilted down to allow easy
maintenance, or when making adjustments.
