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Optional DXE-VRW-1 Manual Winch Assembly

QTY

Description

1500 Pound Exposed Gear Hand Winch with Brake

Custom Polyester web strap with Hook, 2" x 15 Ft

3/8-16 x 3-1/2" long Grade 8 Hex Head Bolt

3/8-16 Stainless Steel Nyloc Nut

3/8-16 x 1" long Stainless Steel Hex Bolt

3/8-16 Stainless Steel Flat Washer

Feedpoint Hardware

QTY

Description

1/4" External Star Washer

1/4-20 x 1" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Cap Screw

1/4" Stainless Steel Flat Washer

1/4" Stainless Steel Nut

Vertical Elements Assembly

QTY

Description

3.00" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, 5 drilled holes

2.75" OD x 48" long, .120" wall, 8 drilled holes

2.5" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, 8 drilled holes

2.25" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, 8 drilled holes

2" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, 4 drilled holes, slits on one end

1.75" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, slits on one end

1.5" OD x 72" long, .120" wall, slits on both ends

1.25" OD x 72" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

There is a 1.125

OD x 36

long tube inside and riveted in place

1.125" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

1" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.875" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.75" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.625" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.50" OD x 72" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.375" OD x 36" long, .058" wall, slits on one end

0.25" OD x 72" long, .035" wall

Black Vinyl Cap for 1/4" OD Tube

DXE-ECL-0500 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-0625 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-0875 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-1000 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-1250 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-1500 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-1750 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

DXE-ECL-2000 Stainless Steel Element Clamp

1/4" x 2-3/4" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt

1/4" x 3" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt

1/4" x 3-1/4" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt

1/4" x 3-1/2" long Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt

1/4" Stainless Steel Flat Washer

1/4" Stainless Steel Nyloc Hex Nut

Note:

This antenna system is normally shipped in several boxes. The hardware parts maybe in more
than one box. The part lists listed above are arranged for ease of assembly.

Summary of Contents for DXE-VGMT-3CG

Page 1: ...DXE 7580FS VA 2 US Patent No 8 130 168 DXE 7580FS VA 2 INS Revision 6d DX Engineering 2021 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax...

Page 2: ...and using the Optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch 16 General Information about Aluminum Tubing 19 Assembling the Vertical Sections 20 Mating the Vertical Elements to the Pivot Base Assembly 26 Feedline Co...

Page 3: ...enna system is a rugged heavy duty stainless steel pivot fixture for ease of assembly and adjustments Engineered with 6063 corrosion resistant aluminum tubing stainless steel mounting brackets and sta...

Page 4: ...fety Before you begin working check carefully for overhead power lines in the area you will be working Don t assume that wires are telephone or cable lines check with your electric utility for advice...

Page 5: ...Mounting Pipe 7 Antenna Assembly 8 Tuning Site Selection Select a mounting location clear from power lines structures and other antennas by a minimum of 78 feet 68 10 ft safety rule Consider overhead...

Page 6: ...rete Coaxial Cable to Mounting Pipe The coaxial cable should be routed to the base of the antenna system and be buried below the radial system PVC Conduit pipe may be used to house the coaxial cable B...

Page 7: ...electrical contact prevent galling allowing easier disassembly and to ensure proper tightening Note The following assembly instructions are based on using an optional DXE VGMT 3GC Mounting Pipe referr...

Page 8: ...500 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with black PVC insulation 20 Terminal Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples The DXE RADW 1000K BD Radial Wire Kit contains a 1 000 foot spool...

Page 9: ...8 Overall Heavy Duty Pivot Base US Patent No 8 130 168 Assembly Reference Drawing The exploded view drawing is for reference and shows the overall Pivot Base Assembly...

Page 10: ...late backing plate four carriage bolts four 3 8 flat washers four 3 8 split lock washers and four 3 8 hex nuts Assemble the bottom hinge to the bottom of the heavy duty Extren insulated channel as sho...

Page 11: ...ssemble the base side hinge plate to the bottom hinge plate as shown below 5 Locate two V Saddle blocks two stainless steel V Bolts four stainless steel 3 8 flat washers four stainless steel 3 8 split...

Page 12: ...hex nuts Assemble the Pivot Base Plate Brackets to the Pivot Base Winch Mount as shown below 7 Locate four 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 long stainless steel hex bolts eight stainless steel 3 8 flat washers four sta...

Page 13: ...stainless steel 3 8 split lock washers and four stainless steel 3 8 16 hex head nuts The two Thick Backing Plates 3 8 are located next to the U Bolt Saddles on the inside of the insulated channel The...

Page 14: ...clearance from the top of your mounting pipe to the bottom side of the winch mounting plate Position the base fixture in the position you pre selected for the pivoting direction Tighten the V Bolt cla...

Page 15: ...o the antenna base section through the upper and lower U Bolts Position the single feedpoint hole at the bottom facing outward as shown in the picture to the right The bottom of the 3 OD element tube...

Page 16: ...nuts Loosely assemble one or two threads beyond the end of the hex nuts the two U Bolts and associated hardware to the antenna hook mounting plate as shown below The U Bolts will be tightened in the n...

Page 17: ...stalled Mounting and using the Optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch 1 Follow the instructions included with the optional DXE VRW 1 Manual Winch Add On Kit to prepare the Manual Winch for installation on th...

Page 18: ...holes Once in place push the winch inward toward the antenna elements allowing the three bolts to go into the three slots Tighten the hardware to hold the winch in place Connect the Hook from the manu...

Page 19: ...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 w...

Page 20: ...own as deburring Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing DX Engineering aluminum tubing is machine cut on both ends and machine slit on one end and you should further assure that there a...

Page 21: ...ts List QTY Description QTY Description 1 3 00 OD x 72 long 120 wall 5 drilled holes 2 DXE ECL 0500 Stainless Steel Element Clamp 1 2 75 OD x 48 long 120 wall 8 drilled holes 1 DXE ECL 0625 Stainless...

Page 22: ...21 Note The 3 OD x 72 long 0 120 wall thickness base antenna section has already been installed on the Pivot Base Assembly...

Page 23: ...igure A 1 below is an overall layout of all the vertical elements with hardware shown for reference The 3 OD element which is already mounted on the base pivot assembly is shown for reference 24 Figur...

Page 24: ...erently When tightening the bolt and Nyloc nut tighten them enough to hold but not tight enough to deform the aluminum elements Figure A 2 The following drilled sections are drilled to match the next...

Page 25: ...24 Using a tape measure and felt tip pen all of the slit tubing elements need to be marked as follows for an overlap as shown in Figure A 4 Figure A 4...

Page 26: ...At three locations there are three element clamps installed Two same sized clamps are on the element with the slit the third clamp is located right next to the larger element See Figure A 6 Figure A...

Page 27: ...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 2 Locate the 3 1 4 long 1 4 bolts four stainless steel flat wash...

Page 28: ...na as with all antennas will build up a static charge When working on the antenna especially in the raised position you may want to ground the antenna to bleed off any static before touching the anten...

Page 29: ...below The set of four earth anchors DXE EA15 4P may be augured into the ground approximately 35 to 50 feet from the antenna base to fasten the guy ropes When you install the earth anchors make sure on...

Page 30: ...ment section lengths are correct Make sure you have at least 16 radials 32 are better 65 feet long symmetrically placed around the vertical Our test vertical employed 32 radials 65 feet long The diffe...

Page 31: ...1 Antenna Side Bottom Hinge 2 Bottom Hinge Bushing 1 Heavy Duty Antenna Insulator Channel 2 Saddle Backing Plate 1 4 thick 1 Antenna Pivot Hook Mount 1 Pivot Base Winch Mount 2 Pivot Base Plate Brack...

Page 32: ...1 125 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 1 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 875 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 75 OD x 36 long 058 wall slits on one end 1 0 625 OD x 36 lon...

Page 33: ...tes and is made with anti corrosive properties The special Stainless Steel saddle has serrated teeth will clamp to the pipe securely by biting into the surface For this reason it is not recommended fo...

Page 34: ...loose like those with concentric nuts and washers Once mounted to any panel or bulkhead the flanged bulkhead connector will provide the best possible connection and stay that way Additionally when us...

Page 35: ...ial Wire Kit 1000 ft Spool of Wire 40 Lugs 200 Biodegradable Staples DXE STPL Radial Wire Anchor Pins 100 pack No need to bury your radials DX Engineering Radial Wire Anchor Pins are perfect for faste...

Page 36: ...Engineering s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted no allowance shall be made for a...

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