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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Precautions and Preparation .............................................1
Precautions........................................................................................... 1
Receiving.............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking ............................................................................................ 1
Checking the system ............................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Antenna Installation..........................................................3
Precautions........................................................................................... 3
Installing the radiators........................................................................... 3
Figure 1 Baymount detail ................................................................ 3
Figure 2 Radiator installation, exploded view .................................... 4
Figure 3 Flange bolt tightening sequence ......................................... 5
Table 1 Torque Specifications, Flange Bolts ...................................... 5
Installation of radomes (if applicable) ..................................................... 5
Figure 4 Radome installation ........................................................... 6
Figure 5 Ground strap installation .................................................... 7
Installing the feedline mounts ................................................................ 7
Figure 6 Common feedline mount configurations .............................. 8
Installing the feedline sections ............................................................... 9
Figure 7 Feedline flange detail......................................................... 9
Installing the transformer .................................................................... 10
Figure 8 Transformer installation, top view..................................... 10
Chapter 3 De-Icer Installation (if applicable)..................................11
Precautions......................................................................................... 11
De-icer system description ................................................................... 11
Dual-setting thermostat ................................................................. 11
Electric power ............................................................................... 11
Figure 9 De-Icer electrical schematic diagram................................. 12
Table 2 De-Icer specifications ....................................................... 13
De-icer installation .............................................................................. 13
Installing the de-icer harness ......................................................... 13
Figure 10 Bay junction box installation ........................................... 14
Installing the thermostat (if applicable)........................................... 14
Table 3 Thermostat readings......................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Startup and Operation .....................................................17
Precautions......................................................................................... 17
Pressurization ..................................................................................... 17
Test for leaks ................................................................................ 17
Purge the system .......................................................................... 17
Figure 11 Pressurized gas schematic.............................................. 18
Table 4 Volume of coax per 1000 feet of length.............................. 19
Leave the system pressurized......................................................... 19
