M2 Antenna Systems SYSTEM SAMPLE 3 Assembly Manual Download Page 15

WORM & WORMGEAR ADJUSTMENT 

Excessive backlash may develop after 
using system for some time. We have 
incorporated a built in backlash          
adjustment block to keep backlash at a 
minimum.  
 
Please review drawings shown for 
more detailed information. 
 
To adjust system: 
 
1.  Slightly loosen locking bolts to hand         
tight.  
 
2.  Use a 3/16” Allen wrench to turn   
adjustment bolt.  
 
3.  One full turn of the adjustment bolt 
will move adjustment block 0.010 of an 
inch. 
 
4.  Clockwise rotation of the adjustment 
bolt will move the adjustment block 
down, moving the worm closer to the 
worm gear and removing backlash.   
 
5.  Counter clockwise rotation of the 
adjustment bolt will move the             
adjustment block up, moving the worm 
away from the worm gear and creating 
more backlash. 
 
6.  Adjustments should be made with 
the motor running.  Use the motor drive 
sound as gauge for friction between 
worm and worm gear.   

 
Note:

 To much friction may cause gear 

binding in rarely used sections of the 
worm gear.  Some finesse maybe     
required.  
 
7.  Tighten locking bolts and test sys-
tem.  Listen for motor running sound for 
smooth system operation and minimal 

Summary of Contents for SYSTEM SAMPLE 3

Page 1: ...s Inc 4402 N Selland Ave Fresno CA 93722 Tel 559 432 8873 Fax 559 432 3059 Web www m2inc com 2009 M2 Antenna Systems Incorporated 05 19 09 Rev 00 M2 Antenna Systems Inc Model No SYSTEM SAMPLE 3 2 AXIS...

Page 2: ...ng tape Note All installations are unique in some way which means it s OK to preassemble certain hardware or rearrange the assembly process to meet specific site requirements A quick review of the ass...

Page 3: ...AL 2 1 Install EL 1000 assembly to AZ 1000 assembly Note Timing mark on EL 1000 gear spacer protruding from cover This mark represents EL system at 90 degrees This will help you align counter balance...

Page 4: ...e Arm align with all six holes and insert hardware as shown above 2 Add C Balance Spacer Make sure all six bolt holes line up Hold C Balance Spacer in place 3 Add C Balance Arm align with all six hole...

Page 5: ...4 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 Install Dish Mount Box Frame Assembly...

Page 6: ...ASSEMBLY MANUAL 5 1 Pre assemble Feed Leg Adjuster Assemblies Qty 3 1 Prepare dish for installation Begin by installing Feed Leg Foot Bracket on dish as shown in Detail A 6...

Page 7: ...1 Install Dish to Dish Mount Box Frame Assembly 1 Install Feed Leg Adjuster Assembly to Feed Leg Foot 7 8 ASSEMBLY MANUAL...

Page 8: ...stall Dish Feed Legs Line up holes as shown in detail C 2 Secure Dish Feed Legs Repeat this step for the other two remaining legs 9 3 Install feed assembly as shown Check all hardware for tightness an...

Page 9: ...10 ASSEMBLY MANUAL 1 Install Cable Route Flag Assembly 11 1 Install C Balance locking collars with proper weights as desired to help counter balance the system...

Page 10: ...5 Pin Female Right Angle Connector Assembly 1 Shrink Tubing 1 8 x 4 1 Zinc Paste Penetrox Noalox or Equivalent container 2 HARDWARE QTY BAG 1 STEP 1 Bolt 3 8 16 x 4 Hex Head S S 6 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Sock...

Page 11: ...BAG 9 STEP 9 Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Head S S 3 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Hex Head S S 6 Flat Washer 1 4 S S 6 Lock Nut 1 4 20 S S 9 BAG 10 STEP 10 Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 Hex Head S S 2 BAG 11 STEP 11 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 12: ...onnector assembly as shown above Note Connector picture taken from back shell of right angle connector 2 Match colors and letters and solder wires to con nector pins as shown above Use supplied shrink...

Page 13: ...ete system look for rust or corrosion and loose hardware 2 Manually move each axis individually and LISTEN for smooth operation 3 Check cables for wear and cracking 4 Check each axis for physical loos...

Page 14: ...ooseness C Check gears for foreign debris D Adjust thrust block adjustment 4 Excess backlash A Inspect worm and worm gear for wear B Inspect for thrust block bearing wear C Inspect system for loose ha...

Page 15: ...ise rotation of the adjustment bolt will move the adjustment block down moving the worm closer to the worm gear and removing backlash 5 Counter clockwise rotation of the adjustment bolt will move the...

Page 16: ...the product Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the above limitation may not apply In the event repair or replacem...

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