SteppIR Antennas — MonstIR
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Word of Caution
Be Careful to avoid making contact with power lines or
other potential hazards when constructing, moving and
installing the antenna, as you could be seriously injured or
even killed if a metal object comes in contact with high
voltage.
Assembling the Antenna
It is highly recommended that you read these assembly instructions in their entirety before
assembling the antenna. Doing so will provide you an overall idea of what needs to be done
and helps avoid making time-consuming mistakes. Building your SteppIR is a
straightforward process. It entails:
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Lubricate all fasteners ¼” or larger with anti-seize grease (in syringe)
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Determine how you will raise the antenna.
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Assembling the boom-to-mast plate and mounting it to a temporary mast.
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Assembling
the
boom.
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Attach the boom to the boom-to-mast plate.
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Assemble three large element brackets.
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Attach four element housings and routing control lines.
Methods to Raise the Antenna
The MonstIR is to be raised with the boom to mast plate attached. To facilitate easy
attachment to the mast on the tower the 2” u-bolt saddles are bolted to the mast plate so all
you have to do is slip on the four u-bolts and install the nylock nuts. The boom truss is
supported by a provided 1 ¾” O.D. x 32” aluminum tube that is attached with u-bolts to the
mast plate. This allows you to mount the antenna at the very top of your mast and raise the
antenna completely assembled. There are many ways to raise an antenna so this is just a
suggestion, however we have found it to work very well. So if you like our method, follow
the instructions as they appear.