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Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly
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General instructions for
assembling the antenna
Before you assemble the antenna, read these important
instructions:
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Mast – The mast must be installed before you can install the
antenna. For information on installing the antenna mast, see
the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide (1035678-0001).
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Sequence of steps – When you assemble the antenna, be sure
to follow the instructions in this chapter in the order they are
presented.
•
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
maximum torque values shown in Table 3.
Note: The outside diameter of the mast must be
2 3/8 inches.
WARNING
For rooftop installations, assemble the antenna on the
ground and then carry the fully assembled antenna up to
the roof.
Table 3: Torque specifications
Fastener Maximum torque
½-inch-inch bolts 8 ft-lb.
1/4-inch bolts 5 ft-lb.