Sea Tel 9711-92, Installation And Operation Manual

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Installation 9711-92 Ku-Band TXRX
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You can change order of these steps, however, in the end the objective is to have a well sealed
radome with flanges that are clean of excess caulking. In addition it is important that the ADE is
structurally sound for severe weather conditions.
3.3.2. Sub-assemble the Base Frame Assembly
Refer to the Base Frame Assembly drawing for your system and the procedure below.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all nuts and bolts should be assembled
with Loctite 2760 or its equivalent.
WARNING: Assure that all nut and bolt assemblies are tightened according to
the tightening torque values listed below:
SAE Bolt Size Inch Pounds Metric Bolt Size Kg-cm
1/4-20 75 M6 75.3
5/l6-18 132 M6 225
3/8-16 236 M12 622
1/2-13 517
1. Place the radome base frame
on temporary support blocks,
or jack stands, at least 22
inches high.
2. Loosely assemble the eight
legs, eight interior braces and
four outer braces from the
underside of the radome base
frame to the
second hole in
the bottom end of the legs
using the hardware provided.
Insure that a split washer is
used under each nut.
3. Assure that the legs and
braces are correctly
assembled.
4. Apply Loctite to the bolt
threads and tighten all the
hardware to specified torque.
5. Remove the support blocks, or
jacks, and set the base frame
down on the flat, even,
assembly surface to align the
feet. Apply Loctite and
tighten all the hardware to
specified torque.
6. Install the Base Hatch and
clamp the latches from the
under-side.