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ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
PIPE CLAMP BOLTS *
Use a signal strength measuring device to obtain the most accurate alignment and maximum antenna performance. Alternate
between elevation and azimuth fine tuning nuts to reach maximum signal strength, until no improvement can be detected. When
fully tuned torque M10 azimuth and elevation lockdown hardware to 16ftlb (22Nm).
AZIMUTH LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ‘L’
AZIMUTH LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ‘Lt’
ELEVATION
LOCKDOWN
BOLTS ’E’
AZIMUTH
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
Rotate Antenna
On Ground Tube
Azimuth
Example Depicts Azimuth Heading To 171˚
(Azimuth ± Magnetic Deviation)
Azimuth - Initial Setting
Refer to the azimuth value determined on chart 2. Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation for your location for cor-
rect compass reading. Rotate the refl ector and az/el mount, on the pipe, pointing it to the compass reading for your location and
satellite. Sweep in azimuth for signal. If desired signal is not located, increase or decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth
sweep.Tighten progressively (1/8 turn each) all four pipe clamp nuts. Repeat until 30 lbft (40 Force N (Lbs) Moments Nm (Foot.Lbs)
Elevation and Azimuth Fine Tuning
Loosen Qty. 2 off azimuth lockdown nuts ‘L’ and azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’. Torque azimuth lockdown nut ‘Lt’ to 6lbft (8Nm).
Torque Qty. 4 off elevation lockdown nuts ‘E’ to 6lbft (8Nm).
The Antenna is now ready for fine tuning.
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*HEX HEAD FOR 123H, SQ. HEAD W/ JAM NUT FOR 122H
