Racal Instruments AN/TRC-207, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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TO 31R2-2TRC207-1
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 INTRODUCTION.
This section is divided into two sections. Section I. Installation Logistics provides information for site preparation,
unloading, unpacking, and inspections, housing, receiving data, material handling, cabling, and buildings and other
structures. Section II. Installation Procedures lists tools and equipment required for field installation and describes the
installation sequence.
Section I. INSTALLATION LOGISTICS
Installation of the BDR requires a minimum of two people.
2-2 SITE PREPARATION .
Select an operating site that is free of obstruction and has access to one of the electrical power sources specified in Table
1-2 under Electrical Requirements. The selected operating area must have sufficient room to accommodate the 9583 cubic
inch volume of the BDR assembly. The antenna should be at least two antenna lengths (e.g., 44 feet for 30-88 MHz) from
power lines and other antennas, etc.
2-3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONS.
Exercise care when removing units from packing material in order to prevent damage to the unit.
Removing the BDR assembly from the shipping carton requires a minimum of two persons.
To unpack the BDR, remove the unit and any equipment from the carton and store the packing and carton for
reuse/shipment. Packing instructions are given in Chapter 3. Inspect contents for completeness, integrity, and damage.
Contents shall be in accordance with the packing slips and the list of supplied equipment in Table 1-4.
Refer to Figure 2-1 as a guide in performing the following unpacking procedures:
a. Open top of the fiberboard box (7, Figure 2-1) and remove the polystyrene top piece (2) from box.
b. Remove barrier bag (5) from the box.
c. Remove the BDR assembly (3) from barrier bag (5).
d. Remove packing slip (8) from the plastic envelope on the fiberboard box and check to ensure that all
items listed on the packing slip were received.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING