Hughes AN6-098P, Installation Manual

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Chapter 5 • Installing a cradle-type radio assembly
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Mounting the radio
assembly on the
feed support arm
Use the mounting adapter to attach the radio assembly to the feed
support arm.
1. Place the mounting adapter and radio assembly onto the feed
support arm, as shown in Figure 36.
2. Align the mounting holes in the base of the radio assembly,
mounting adapter, and feed support arm.
There are six holes on the top surface of the feed support arm.
Use the oval slot at the end of the arm and the second hole
from the bend in the arm, as shown in Figure 36.
3. From below, insert two 5
/
16
-18
×
2.25-inch hex bolts (using a
5
/
16
-inch lock washer and flat washer on each bolt) through
the feed support arm, adapter, and base.
4. Tighten the bolts securely.
5. Remove the protective packing material from the feed horn.
Figure 36: Mounting the radio on the feed support arm
5/16-18 2.5-inch
hex bolts
×
Feed support arm
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Mounting adapter
Match oval slot in
adapter to oval slot
near end of feed arm.
Match round hole in adapter to
second hole from bend in feed arm.