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The Rotator Mounting Shelf (DXE-AS455G) should be installed in the tower approximately 8-10 feet below
the Thrust Bearing.
Assemble and install the Rotator shelf per its instruction sheet.
Ensure the Rotator Mounting shelf is properly mounted to the tower and not tilted. A small carpenter square
can assist in making sure the shelf is mounted square to the tower.
The V-Bolts and shelf extension bolts should be snug (not tight). Adjustment may be needed for centering the
rotator with the mast clamp when the mast is ready to be inserted in the mast clamp. The clamps will be fully
tightened when the final shelf alignment is completed.
Rotator Connections to the Rotator Control Box
The RT4500HD uses four wires. Two 12AWG wires for DC supply (White Pin 1 and Black Pin 2) to the motor
and two 18AWG wires for the Pulse Sensor (Red Pin 3 and Green Pin 4).
For cable runs over 300 feet, use
larger diameter wire as needed to supply the rotator with 24 VDC at 3.1 amps nominal operating requirements.
Rotator Control Box Connections are detailed in the Appendix.
Testing the Rotator
Set up the DXE-4500HD Rotator and controller box on the bench. The uninstalled and unloaded RT4500HD
Rotator may have elevated reduction gear noise when tested on the bench which is COMPLETELY NORMAL.
This noise is NOT a defect. This gear noise will be dissipated and not easily heard when the rotator is
installed.
Connect the rotator control cable from the rotator to the rotator control box
