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Mating the Vertical Sections to the Tilt Base
CAUTION: Attempting final assembly without proper precaution can be dangerous.
You should have someone help you steady the vertical antenna sections during
mating with the base section.
Note:
A pair of sawhorses or ladders should be used to support the vertical sections during
assembly with the Tilt Base and whenever the vertical is tilted down. Do not allow
the tilt-base to support the entire weight of the vertical when horizontal.
With the base section in the tilted position, mate the vertical sections to the base tube section by
sliding the lower element section of the vertical antenna over the previously assembled base section
elements (refer to
Figure 5
). Slide it in until it makes contact with the element section nested inside
the bottom section (4 inches). See
Figure 12
.
Note:
Using a small amount of Jet-Lube
™
SS-30 on the element sections will make the
fit easier and help provide a positive electrical contact between the elements.
Slide the appropriate element camp down to the edge of the bottom section, between the slits, and
tighten. Install the rest of the element clamps.
Raising the Vertical
DANGER
: Make sure you have not inadvertently located the
antenna underneath power lines.
Residential power lines are often less than 40' high.
Contact With Any Power or Utility Lines Can Be Lethal !
The Tilt Base certainly makes it easier however, this antenna can be challenging to put up the first
time or with gusty winds. If you have properly laid out your optional guy system in advance, it will
help keep the vertical stable as you raise it – and stop you from
going beyond vertical at the apex of the lift.
Make sure the optional guy ropes are in the clear before you begin.
While raising the antenna, keep a constant pulling pressure away
from the Tilt Base. This will ensure that the pivot point bolt will not
jump out of the pivot slot and cause the tilt mechanism to bind up
and bend the bolts.
Starting from the top of the antenna, walk it up slowly using an overhead hand-over-hand motion,
maintaining a slow and steady pace.