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Installing the antenna and radio assembly
1037749-0001 Revision F
General instructions for assembling the antenna
Before you assemble the antenna, read these important instructions:
Mast – The antenna mast must be installed before you can install the
antenna. For information on installing the mast, see the HughesNet System
Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001).
Note:
The mast diameter must be 2.5 inch nominal pipe size (2.88 inch outside
diameter).
Sequence of steps – When you assemble the antenna, be sure to follow the
instructions in this chapter in the order they are presented.
For rooftop installations, assemble the antenna on the ground and then carry the
fully assembled antenna up to the roof.
Tightening hardware – Do not tighten any nuts or other hardware until
instructed to do so. (See also the next item, Torque.)
Torque – To ensure successful installation of the antenna, it is critical that you
tighten all nuts and socket-head screws to the torque values shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Torque values
Fastener or connector
Proper torque
value
5/16 inch bolts
8 ft-lb
1/4 inch bolts
5 ft-lb
IFL cable connectors for connection
to the radio and ground block
20 inch-lb
