Hy-Gain LP-1009A, Instruction Manual

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Slide the assembled guy straps up the mast until
the boom is level with the ground. Equalize the
tension in each cable by tightening the
turnbuckles. If required, the position of the boom
support brackets can be adjusted slightly to
equalize the cable tension. The turnbuckles must
have full thread engagement. When satisfied,
measure the distance between the mast guy straps
and the boom-to-mast brackets and record. Use
this distance to help level the boom when
installing the antenna on the tower. Remove the
mast guy straps from your temporary mast and
tape to the boom near the boom-to-mast bracket.
Final Inspection
Make sure all connections are securely tightened,
recheck element lengths and spacings, and ensure
that there is good clearance between pigtail wires
and tubing and brackets. Check for a 3/4" gap
between the feedline and the boom-to-mast brack-
et. The top two 5" bolts in the boom-to-mast
assembly should be captivated by the feedline
tubes. The bottom two 5" bolts will be installed
during antenna installation.