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Using a wrench or nut driver, securely tighten the two Nyloc nuts at the bottom of the Tilt Base.
Then loosen them one-half turn each. This will allow proper movement of the Tilt Base while
raising or lowering the antenna. It is not necessary to tighten these nuts more securely unless further
tilt operation is no longer required. They should not be loosened more than one-half turn at any
time.
Test the tilt function to ensure proper clearances. Standing in front of the Tilt Base, lift the antenna
base section, slide it to the right, and let it down slightly until the lower outside bolt is resting in the
pivot point. Then slowly tilt as shown in
Figure 8
. Make sure when you are tilting the antenna to
lift, slide to the right
, and
then
tilt. Be careful to keep the pivot bolt resting in the pivot point.
Reverse the process when raising the antenna.
It is important to note that the lower, outside bolt becomes the pivot point while raising or lowering
the antenna. This pivot bolt
MUST
be retained in the pivot point. It seems natural to
push
the
antenna toward the Tilt Base while raising.
Gently pull up
while raising the antenna, but don’t push
toward the base since this could cause the pivot bolt to lift out of the slot and allow the mechanism
to bind up and bend the lower bolts.
The Tilt Base is not made to support the whole antenna by itself when tilted. When the antenna is
tilted over, ensure you have some sort of table, stand, or saw horse to set the antenna on to aid in
supporting the weight. When the antenna is in the upright position, ensure the mounting hardware
(reference
Figure 7
) is tightened.
Figure - 8 - Tilt Action
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.
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