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Assembly
Your antenna is shipped in multiple boxes. The long box contains the vertical element sections, and
an insulated U-channel. Some of the smaller tubes are inside larger ones. A smaller box contains the
tilt base and all installation hardware.
Carefully unbox the antenna and separate the various element tubes. Using scissors rather than a
knife, cut away the bubble wrap being careful not scratch the tubes. Unwrap the U-channel. Unpack
the hardware box, separate the individually marked hardware bags and lay them out for easy
identification.
Note:
DXE-P8A Penetrox™ A Anti-Oxidant
should be used between all antenna element
sections. Penetrox™ A is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical
connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other antenna
pieces. It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and
preventing corrosion or oxidation.
UMI-81343 Never-Seez®
or
DXE-SBT8 Anti-Seize
should be used on all clamps, bolts and
stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper tightening.
Note: The following assembly instructions are based on using a 2" OD Mounting Pipe,
with the optional DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate.
R
adial Plate to Mounting Pipe
Install the optional
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate on the 2" OD mounting pipe using an optional
DXE-CAVS-2P
V-Bolt Saddle Clamp as shown in
Figure 1
. Mount the radial plate so you have
approximately 1" of space between the bottom of the plate and the ground level. This will allow
easy access to install the radial wire hardware. The
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate comes with 20 sets
of stainless steel hardware for mounting the radial wires. Mount the plate as shown in relation to
how the Tilt Base is mounted.
Figure - 1 - Optional
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate Installation
