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Maintenance
High Sierra Antennas has learned over the years that good maintenance is the key
to good performance. That’s why we are discussing maintenance even before
installation of the system
outine maintenance includes doing the following items:
1.
Frequently clean the antenna and check for loose screws.
2.
Once a year, wax the powder coated aluminum tube with any brand of car wax.
Doing that will maintain the shine of the enameled surface.
3.
You can keep the weathershield in good shape by frequently cleaning it with a glass
cleaner. We make the plastic parts here at
High Sierra Antennas
with materials that
are UV resistant. However, over time, the plastic will crack or fade. Replacement
weathershields are always available.
4.
Once each year, you should replace the contact spring. That stainless steel spring is
subjected to vibration. While many
have had the spring last for three or
four years, it is prudent to just replace
the spring each year. To replace the
spring, remove the whip, and
weathershield from the antenna.
Loosen the three set screws in the
collar.
Remove
the collar.
Remove
the
spring from the collar. If the spring
has become deformed, it must be replaced. You can clean the groove that holds the
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