2.4M SERIES 1241 ANTENNA
4096-859
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
REVISION A
Prodelin Corporation
Page 23
8/17/2012
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1. Maintenance Overview
After installation, the antenna requires only periodic inspection. It is anticipated that
maintenance, if required, will be minimal and easily handled by a local or in-house
maintenance staff.
5.2. Periodic Inspection
It is suggested that a periodic inspection be performed at least every six months.
NOTE: After any very severe weather conditions, inspection of the antenna should be performed to
determine if foreign objects have caused damage or if survival specifications have been exceeded.
This inspection should include the following:
1) Check all bolting locations - all bolts should be tight.
2) Check all structural members - repair or replace if damaged.
3) Check the foundation anchor bolts - they must be secure and with no failure signs in foundation.
4) Check for corrosion - on the reflector structure and mount.
5.3. Reflector
General Dynamics' reflector does not require any maintenance. The composite construction of the
reflector is virtually impervious to any damages that could be caused by weather or other
atmospheric conditions. It is only necessary to inspect for any physical damage done by vandalism
or very severe weather conditions. Should any damage be detected to a portion of the reflector,
contact the Customer Service Department at General Dynamics for recommendations involving
reflector repair.
5.4. Mount and Reflector Support Structure
The mount and reflector support structure supplied with this antenna is of steel construction and
has a hot-dipped galvanized finish. If inspection shows any signs of structural failure, the mount
members that are damaged should be repaired or replaced.
Corrosion: Any corrosion on steel members may be repaired with a zinc-rich cold galvanizing paint.
5.5. Repair and / or Replacement
Any questions or issues regarding repair or replacement parts should be addressed to General
Dynamics’s customer service department at:
General Dynamics
SATCOM Technologies
1500 Prodelin Drive
Newton NC 28658
USA
(828) 464-4141
