Sea Tel 6009-33, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation 6009-33 Broadband At Sea
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7. Bolt or weld the legs of the radome base frame directly to the ship's deck. If the deck is uneven or
not level, weld clips to the deck and attach them to the legs of the radome base frame. When
completed the radome base must be level.
8. Disconnect the lifting sling from the four lifting eyes in the base of the radome.
3.4.2.
1. Open the radome hatch (if you didn’t previously) and enter part way into the radome.
Antenna Pedestal Mechanical Checklist
2. Inspect the pedestal assembly and reflector for signs of shipping damage.
3. Remove the tiewrap(s) and web strap(s) that are restraining the pedestal. Save the web strap
shipping restraints so that they can be re-used to restrain the antenna if the system will
be un-energized while the ship is underway.
4. Check to assure that the antenna moves freely in azimuth without hitting any area of the interior of
the radome or fouling in any of the cables in the base of the radome. Elevation and cross are held
by the brakes built into those motors.
5. Check that all pedestal wiring and cabling is properly dressed and clamped in place.
6. Assure that the radome hatch is closed and secured when entry into the radome is no longer
required.
3.5. Cable Installation
3.5.1. Shipboard Cable Installation
CAUTION: Rough handling, tight bending, kinking, crushing and other careless
handling of the cables and their connectors can cause severe damage.
The cables must be routed from the above-decks equipment group through the deck and through various ship
spaces to the vicinity of the below-decks equipment group. When pulling the cables in place, avoid sharp
bends, kinking, and the use of excessive force. After placement, seal the deck penetration gland and tie the
cables securely in place.
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