295XP6 ASSEMBLY MANUAL
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY: 1/2” and 7/16” end wrenches or sockets, pliers, measuring tape.
HORIZONTAL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the 3/16” ROD elements by length into two identical sets, “H” and “V”. Position the “H” element set along the
boom by length and spacing as shown the DIMENSION sheet. Start with the REFLECTOR (longest) element. Balance it
on your finger to roughly determine it’s center point and push on a black button insulator on one side of the rod to about
1” off of center. Next push the REFLECTOR element through the appropriate holes in the boom and allow to protrude
about 1” on the opposite side. Now install the second button, snugging it up to the boom. DO NOT CENTER the element
at this time and DO NOT INSTALL any of the stainless steel SHAFT RETAINERS yet. It is easier to do it after all the
horizontal elements are installed in the boom.
2. Repeat (1) for the installation of the remaining two HORIZONTAL “H” SET of 3/16” ELEMENTS.
3. Now accurately center the elements using a tape measure. EQUALIZE the amount of rod sticking out on each side of the
boom. Once you have all the elements centered, sight down the element tips from the rear comparing each side. Look for
any obvious discrepancies and correct if found.
4. Begin installing the stainless SHAFT RETAINERS. Use thumb and index finger to hold a retainer over end of the 3/8” x 3”
push tube (keeper dished into tube). Hold the element firmly and start the retainer onto the rod by applying pressure with the
push tube. Push the retainer until up tight against the button insulator (Locking pliers, clamped up against opposite button
insulator will help maintain center reference and keep you from pushing the first retainer too far, or, grab the opposite side of
the element and pull it hard sideways to the boom to preload and increase the friction of the element on the button insulators
while pushing the retainer). Repeat for the opposite side. Continue installing retainers until all elements are locked in place.
5. Mount the HORIZONTAL DRIVEN ELEMENT BLOCK / 1/4” ROD ASSEMBLY to the TOP of the boom as pictured on the
DIMENSION SHEET using a 8-32 x 1-1/4” screw and lockwasher. Orient the block with the two balun connectors facing
towards the FRONT of the antenna and the feed connector towards the REAR.
Summary of Contents for 295XP6
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