Sea Tel 9497B-1, Installation And Operation Manual

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9497B-1 C/Ku-Band TVRO Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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The normal operating condition for the Sea Tel Antenna system is to remain powered up at all times. This ensures that
the antenna remains actively stabilized to prevent physical damage to the antenna pedestal and reduce condensation
and moisture in the radome to prevent corrosion. If, for some reason, the antenna must be powered down during
underway transits, it should be secured with nylon straps regardless of sea conditions to prevent damage to the
antenna system. Refer to the procedure below to secure the antenna pedestal.
Equipment & Hardware needed:
•
four (4) ½-13 x 2-inch Stainless Steel bolts.
•
Two (2) 2x4 shipping wood blocks.
Stowing procedure:
1. Point the antenna to Zenith, (90 degree elevation angle),
straight up.
2. Align Azimuth so that the Cross-level beam is directly inline
with the spider legs.
3. Secure the top side of a 2x 4 to one of the Elevation beams
4. Secure the bottom side of the same 2 x 4 to the spider legs
5. Repeat process for other Elevation beam.
NOTE: Remove both
the straps and the bolts
before applying power and returning the antenna
to normal operating condition.