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ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

2.1

Assembling the Reflector/AZ/EL Skew Cap Mount (Ref. Fig. 2.1) 

Place the reflector/AZ/EL Skew Cap Mount assembly (A/B) onto mast pipe as shown in Figure 2.1.

2.2

Attach the Feed Support Arm Assembly to the Reflector (Ref. Fig. 2.1)

R e m ove the nut and flat washer from the M8 x 60mm hex head bolt from the feed support (C) and insert the fe e d
s u p p o rt into the socke t on the bottom of the reflector (B). Secure the feed support with the flat washer and M8 hex
nut. While holding the M8 x 60mm bolt head with a wrench, tighten and torque hex nut to 6 Ft-lbs.

FIG. 2.1

A. AZ/EL Skew Mount Cap
B. 75 cm Elliptical Reflector
C. Feed Support Arm Assembly
D. Transmitter
E. Feed Assembly

Summary of Contents for 75cm ELLIPTICAL Rx-Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM

Page 1: ...STR 0015 10RS Printed in U S A 8000815 ECN 9005376 Rev B 75cm ELLIPTICAL Rx Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM Instruction and Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...O DO SO COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY IF THE INSTALLER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL THE INSTALLER MUST CONSULT ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HELP OR CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT WARNING INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED PROFES...

Page 3: ...e mast assembly is properly grounded WARNING Assembling dish antennas on windy days is extremely dangerous and must never be attempted Because of the antenna surface even slight winds create strong forces For example this antenna facing a wind of 20 mph can undergo forces of 30 lbs BE PREPARED TO SAFELY HANDLE THESE FORCES AT UNEX PECTED MOMENTS ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE MOVE OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY...

Page 4: ...t and right above and below your selected look angle Once you have chosen a site select a location and determine the type of installation mount to be used The satellite antenna can be installed on a ground pole wall roof mount or non penetrating roof mount with 2 outside diameter mast The chosen mount type should be assembled and in place before installing the antenna Refer to instructions packed ...

Page 5: ...ig 2 1 Remove the nut and flat washer from the M8 x 60mm hex head bolt from the feed support C and insert the feed support into the socket on the bottom of the reflector B Secure the feed support with the flat washer and M8 hex nut While holding the M8 x 60mm bolt head with a wrench tighten and torque hex nut to 6 Ft lbs FIG 2 1 A AZ EL Skew Mount Cap B 75 cm Elliptical Reflector C Feed Support Ar...

Page 6: ...m to AZ EL Skew mount as shown in Fig 2 3 2 with 8 cable ties FIG 2 3 2 Cable Ties 11 Cable Ties 8 2 3 1 Cable Routing and Connections Run Rx feed cable through feed arm Tx cable runs under arm through cable clip and attaches to Tx unit FIG 2 3 1 Rx cable routed through feed arm Tx Unit Tx cable routed through clip under feed arm LNB ...

Page 7: ...re attached feed ground wire Refer to Fig 2 3 3 to the ground pole the non penetrating mount mast or the roof wall mount mast Use a Ground Wire 8 AWG Copper to connect from ground lug to approved ground Refer to NEC National Electric Code Article 810 820 and local building codes for specific requirements FIG 2 3 3 ...

Page 8: ...NA ALIGNMENT FIG 3 1 FIG 3 2 Skew Setting Example set at 56 3 2 Initial Elevation Setting To obtain elevation value for your satellite refer to the elevation value written on Page 3 IMPORTANT Loosen ele vation lock bolts in curved slots both sides and pivot bolts both sides of AZ EL Skew mount 1 2 turn Ref Fig 3 2 Turn elevation adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease elevation and counterclockwise ...

Page 9: ...aligned with 0 If the satellite being used is at 129 and horizontal Tx then the initial setting should be as shown in Figure 3 4c with the H aligned with 0 To change polarization settings loosen the four M4 Phillips head clamp screws one turn and rotate until the 0 mark on the clamp half is aligned with the corresponding polarity mark on the horn neck While the horn clamp bolts are loosened as pre...

Page 10: ...FLECTOR 1 C FEED SUPPORT ARM ASSEMBLY 1 D TRANSMITTER 1 E FEED ASSEMBLY 1 F LNB 1 HARDWARE BAG 1 1 BOLT PLOW M8 X 91mm 2 2 BOLT PLOW M8 X 56mm 2 3 LOCKWASHER M8 4 4 NUT HEX M8 4 CABLE TIES 8 4 CABLE TIES 11 4 IV PARTS LIST FIG 4 1 BASE 75cm Rx Tx ANTENNA SYSTEM Fig 4 1 ...

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