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V147-CL2

VTM-04-006A

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4.0  INSTALLATION

4.1

Unpacking

Open the shipping crates and remove the antenna sections.  Remove all packing material
including the male ferrule protectors on the antenna sections.  The V147-CL2 antenna as
shipped consists of the items listed in Table 5.1.  Check that all of the items are present
and in good condition.

4.2

New Site Preparation

(1)

Check to see that the underside of the steel base plate at the site is free of cables
and other obstructions.

(2)

Excavate and pour a concrete pad to where the antenna is to be installed
(recommended foundation details can be found at the end of this manual).

(3)

Install Ground Screen (recommended ground screen can be found at the end of
this manual).

4.3

Assembly and Installation of Antenna on the site

The following steps should be followed to assemble the V147-CL2 antenna (see Figure
4.1).

(1)

Remove retainer pin on the hinge plate and open top plate to 90

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, mount the

bottom plate of the hinge plate on the anchor bolts. Secure with hardware (flat
washer, lockwasher, and nut) on each bolt.

(2)

Obtain four to six saw horses or other supports that will hold the complete
antenna horizontally at a convenient working height and place them in the
assembly area.  The assembly area must be a cleared working space approximately
55 feet long and 20 feet wide.

(3)

Support the base section (item 1, Table 5.1) on two of the saw horses.

(4)

Align mounting holes in the plate with holes of the antenna flange and gin pole
adapter, secure base section to the plate with hardware, fed through from
underside.

(5)

Tie a rope (1/2" diameter polypropylene) to the eye of the gin pole, then slide the

Summary of Contents for V147-CL2

Page 1: ...NSTRUCTIONS V147 CL2 ANTENNA Document No VTM 04 006A Valcom Manufacturing Group Inc 175 Southgate Drive P O Box 603 Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6L3 Tel 519 824 3220 Fax 519 824 3411 Web Site www valcom...

Page 2: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A i REVISION SHEET Revision Description Date User Original Issue November 11 2004 A Amended Maintenance Section August 2007 J Soper...

Page 3: ...FERENCE DATA 9 6 1 General 9 6 2 Manufacturer s Address 9 LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES Table 1 1 Electrical properties of the V147 CL2 Antenna 1 Table 1 2 Mechanical properties of the V147 CL2 Antenna 2...

Page 4: ...to install operate and maintain the antenna system 1 2 Technical Reference Data Table 1 1 Electrical properties of the V147 CL2 Antenna Electrical Properties Frequency Range 100 kHz to 30 MHz with cap...

Page 5: ...osite Finish Epoxy polyamide paint Mounting Position Vertical Base Diameter 17 5 inches 44 45 cm Mounting Hole Diameter 0 718 inches 1 82 cm Mounting Holes Dimensions 12 places equallyspaced on a 14 6...

Page 6: ...threaded female ferrule into which the Valcosphere is secured Depending on the options chosen there may be up to eight whiskers that thread into the Valcosphere ferrule to form the Top Hat structure...

Page 7: ...ld up of dried salt residue This should be performed on a monthly basis or after prolonged exposure to sea spray Use a small wire brush to clear any debris from the drain groove found in the bottom of...

Page 8: ...4 3 Assembly and Installation of Antenna on the site The following steps should be followed to assemble the V147 CL2 antenna see Figure 4 1 1 Remove retainer pin on the hinge plate and open top plate...

Page 9: ...Top Hat install and tighten the 8 Whiskers item 5 Table 5 1 into the threaded holes found below the Valcosphere 12 The antenna now is ready to raise to its final position 13 Tie the rope from gin pole...

Page 10: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A 7 Figure 4 1...

Page 11: ...ts for the V147 CL2 Antenna Item No Part Number Description Qty Notes 1 VD 00 00264 Base Section 1 2 VD 00 00265 Section 2 Coil Loaded 1 3 VD 00 00266 Section 3 Strap Only 1 4 VD 77 00132 Valcosphere...

Page 12: ...ence Data V147 CL2 Antenna C Foundation Details For VHB 17 Hinge Plate or VTGS 20BH Steel Tower C Quick Reference Data VHB 17 Hinge Plate C Quick Reference Data VTGS 20BH Steel Tower 6 2 Manufacturer...

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Page 14: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A 11 Figure 6 2...

Page 15: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A 12 Figure 6 3...

Page 16: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A 13 Figure 6 4...

Page 17: ...V147 CL2 VTM 04 006A 14 Figure 6 5...

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