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MT-3000A PRE-INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY 

All installations are unique in some way, which means it's OK to preassemble certain hardware, or rear-
range the assembly process to meet specific site requirements. A quick review of the assembly notes 
and drawings should help firm up the appropriate strategy. Please remember to double-check all hard-
ware for tightness BEFORE it becomes inaccessible.  

 

PRE-INSTALLATION TIPS AND CONSIDERATIONS:  

The MT-3000AEL gear box is shipped dry without oil, see the gear box motor detail for filling instructions. The For 
best results, test and calibrate the 

MT-3000AEL 

(positioner, cable, and control unit) on a work bench or tem-

porary foundation. This will familiarize you with the components and controls, their proper function, and allow test-
ing of the terminal wiring and connection. Upon completion, the positioner can be run to a known compass or land-

Summary of Contents for MT-3000A

Page 1: ...180 Degrees READOUT RESOLUTION 0 1 Degrees TRAVEL ACCURACY 5 Degrees INPUT VOLTAGE 28 42 VDC DIMENSIONS W 30 H 12 D 30 FINISH Gold Zinc CABLE REQUIREMENTS 2 16AWG 2 22AWG Shilded WEIGHT 97 lbs M2 Ant...

Page 2: ...For small 4 Yagi arrays 2 x 180 wall steel tubing is recommended Tube steel should meet ASTM 512 513 or 519 specifications or equivalent Simply stated steell with a psi rating over 50 000 PSI Pounds...

Page 3: ...ware for tightness BEFORE it becomes inaccessible PRE INSTALLATION TIPS AND CONSIDERATIONS The MT 3000AEL gear box is shipped dry without oil see the gear box motor detail for filling instructions Th...

Page 4: ...SEMBLY DETAIL NOTE IF YOU PURCHASED ARE INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL LIMIT SWITCH KIT LIMIT SWICTH PARTS MUST BE INSTALLED DURING THIS PROCEDURE REFER TO LIMIT SWITCH KIT PAGES BEFORE ASSEMBLING PARTS HARD...

Page 5: ...5 DRIVE SPROCKET AXIS BEARING DETAIL...

Page 6: ...during main cross boom installation Depending on your installation topography H Frame type your leveling bar can be installed in many configurations The leveling bar can be removed after installation...

Page 7: ...chain as been routed thru sprokets and secured on other end of D Ring 2 2 Route chain thru sprokets as shown on picture 2 4 Make sure and tighten bolts on Chain Anchors See next page for chain idler a...

Page 8: ...n the adjustment sprocket slightly 2 Use a 9 16 socket wrench to turn adjustment bolt 3 Clockwise rotation of the adjustment bolt will tighten the chain Adjust the chain to 1 8 of slop or play Over ti...

Page 9: ...80 90 WT oil has been provided In nor mal operation the motor shaft is only subject to oil splash a splash seal has been installed for nor mal operation Some oil seepage can occur if the motor is stor...

Page 10: ...TO BEARING ADJUSTMENT BODY PLATE WITH BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 2 QTY 2 BEFORE IT BECOMES UN ACCSESIBLE WHEN INSTALLING BEARING ADJUSTMENT BODY PLATE TO AXIS ASSEMBLY SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE INFORMATION LIMIT STOP...

Page 11: ...BOX PICTURE FOR WIRING DETAILS INSTALL LIMIT SWITCH BOX COVER WITH SCREWS SUPPLIED WITH COVER LIMIT SWITCH BOX WIRING DETAIL BLACK or MTR CCW DWN WHITE or MTR CW UP ORANGE or Reed Switch DC BLUE or Re...

Page 12: ...lrin 2 Idler Sprocket 40 15 tooth bcgm41e15 2 Idler Spacer 1 Drive Gear 40 10 tooth bcgm40b1034 1 Key Stock 3 16 x 1 0 ss 1 Roller Chain 40 x 56 750 END TO END 1 Chain Anchor 2 Master Link 40 2 HARDWA...

Page 13: ...3000 Limit Switch Junction Box Mounting Hardware 1 Limit Switch Plate 1 Limit Switch Spacer 1 Limit Switch w 36 wire eswe1117x2 2 Limit Stop 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 Hex Hd ss 2 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Hd...

Page 14: ...r inability to use 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...

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