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GROUNDING PROCEDURE

INSTALLATION POLE MOUNT

TRIMAST WALL MOUNT

Non Penetrating 

Roof Mount

Ground Wire

Ground Wire

with Ring Clip

Ground 

Lug

1/4”

Drilling

Screw

Tooth

Washer

Tooth

Washer

Ground Wire

with Ring Clip

Ground 

Lug

M6 

Lock

Nut

M6 x 16 mm

Hex Head 

Screw

M6 x 16 mm

Self Tapping 

Screw

Ground 

Lug

Ground Wire

with Ring Clip

Tooth

Washer

Note:

 Grounding wire and hardware are not supplied for pole mount,  

trimast wall mount or non penetrating roof mount. Installation mount 

and associated hardware are not supplied.

Ground Wire

Secure

Clamp

Grounding Rod

Ground Wire

(NEC Section 

810-20)

Ground Block

(NEC Section 

810-20)

Coaxial Cables (To IDU)

Coaxial 

Cables

(From ODU)

Note: 

 Ground wire, secure clamp, 

grounding rod, coaxial cables and

ground block are not supplied.

IMPORTANT:

 All antenna sytems must be properly grounded. Refer 

to NEC (National Electric Code) Article 810, 820 and local 

building codes for specific requirements. Typical grounding 

methods are shown as examples. Tighten all hardware securely to 

assure good continuity.

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Summary of Contents for 122 1.2 Meter

Page 1: ...025 01 Rev C RavenSkyware 1315 Industrial Park Drive Smithfield NC 27577 Telephone 1 919 934 9711 Internet www raven co uk Assembly Instructions Type 122 1 2 Meter Class I Antenna System with Precision Az El Cap Mount 8001025 01 ...

Page 2: ...indy days is extremely dangerous and must never be attempted Due to the surface area of the reflector even slight winds create strong forces For example this antenna facing a wind of 32 km h 20 mph can undergo forces of 269 N 60 lb BE PREPARED TO SAFELY HANDLE THESE FORCES AT UNEXPECTED MOMENTS ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE MOVE OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY DAYS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Raven ...

Page 3: ...and installation procedure A suggested foundation design with conditions noted is included in this manual for reference purposes only GROUND POLE INSTALLATION 7 3 cm or 7 6 cm 2 88 or 3 00 O D 91 4 cm max 36 182 9 cm 72 102 cm 40 3 rebar x diameter of pier Insert through hole in tube and center 3 R e b a r D Minimum Diameter 25 mm to 51 mm 1 to 2 slope for water run off Grade Below Frost Line 182 ...

Page 4: ...appropriate foundation ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Installing Az El Cap Mount Onto Pole The az el cap is factory pre assembled No assembly is required Before installing az el cap onto pole installation mount should be in place Loosen 3 az el locking nuts on pipe clamp Install az el cap onto pole If using 2 7 8 ground pole ensure that the inner sleeve is inserted and that the open side is aligned wit...

Page 5: ... Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation for your location for correct compass reading Rotate the reflector and az el mount on the pipe pointing it to the compass reading for your location and satellite Sweep in azimuth for signal If desired signal is not located increase or decrease elevation setting and repeat the azimuth sweep Tighten progressively 1 8 turn each all three pipe c...

Page 6: ... penetrating roof mount Installation mount and associated hardware are not supplied Ground Wire Secure Clamp Grounding Rod Ground Wire NEC Section 810 20 Ground Block NEC Section 810 20 Coaxial Cables To IDU Coaxial Cables From ODU Note Ground wire secure clamp grounding rod coaxial cables and ground block are not supplied IMPORTANT All antenna sytems must be properly grounded Refer to NEC Nationa...

Page 7: ...943 405 299 3455 2 553 60 77 3 051 686 4 381 985 315 232 2883 2 130 70 87 2 291 515 3 390 762 241 178 2585 1 910 6 1 2 m Antenna Survival Wind Loads at 125 mph Velocity M T MO based on 945 mm 37 2 in from mounting surface of center line of antenna Values shown represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1 5 FS Height and exposure factors from uniform building code are NOT included ...

Page 8: ...ATOR FEED ROTATION Facing Antenna For Polarization Rotate Counter Clockwise For Polarization Rotate Clockwise Antenna Polarization Chart Sign Values or Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Antenna Site West of Satellite Longitude Antenna Site East of Satellite Longitude Feed ...

Page 9: ...Determine the difference between your site longitude and the satellite longitude n Find you latitude on horizontal axis n Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your n Read Elevation value on vertical axis ELEVATION IN DEGREES ...

Page 10: ...ATELLITE LONGITUDE EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH IN DEGREES EARTH STATION ANTENNA LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS WEST OF SATELLITE AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS EAST OF SATELLITE AZIMUTH CHART ...

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