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2.0 PREFACE
2.1 PURPOSE
These DIRECWAY antenna assembly instructions provide information required to assemble the .98 m
Ku-band upgradeable receive/transmit satellite antenna and establish contact with the satellite.
2.2 AUDIENCE
This guide is intended for an installer experienced in performing the various installation tasks. The
installer may be required to:
Use a power drill.
Locate studs or rafters and drill holes in the exact center of them.
Determine whether there are water pipes, electrical wiring, or gas lines hidden near where the antenna
will be installed.
Route coaxial cable through foundation, walls, and/or floors.
Ground the antenna and coaxial cable as recommended in the National Electrical Code (published by the
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
This guide is also intended for use by:
Call Center personnel
Call Center personnel trainers
2.3 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
If the antenna will be used in a Ka system, or will later be upgraded for use in a Ka system, refer to the
Ku/Ka-upgradeable Antenna Site Preparation Guide .98m, 1.2m
(HNS 1035678-0001)
3.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 TOOLS
The following tools are required for antenna assembly and installation:
7/16-inch open-end wrench
7/16-inch socket
½-inch open-end wrench
½-inch socket
3/8-inch drive ratchet and short extension
7/64 hex key (for RA6-TG)
M7 drive (for RA6-074)
Plastic handle ball driver long length, 3m hex, 6-13/64 inch blade length (recommended for attaching RA6-074 feedhorn
to transceiver)
The following table matches the tool size with hardware size:
Tool Size
Hardware Size
7/16” ¼”
½” 5/16”
3/8” drive ratchet
7/16” and ½” sockets
7/64” hex key
#6-32 sockethead cap screw
M7 M4x20mm
screw
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