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OMNI-

TILT

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Vertical Antenna
Tilt Base

DXE-OMNITILT-1

DXE-OMNITILT-INS Revision 0e

© DX Engineering 2017

1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA

Phone: (800) 777-0703 - Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

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Page 1: ...t Base DXE OMNITILT 1 DXE OMNITILT INS Revision 0e DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngineering DXEngineering com ...

Page 2: ...l mounting hardware to maximize the use of this tilt base with all types of vertical antennas The OMNI TILT may be used with the Hustler BTV series antennas and the Hy Gain AVQ series antennas which both use the optional DXE TVA HWK Trap Vertical Mounting Hardware kit Additionally the OMNI TILT may also be used with other vertical antenna or mast mounting schemes depending on the mounting hardware...

Page 3: ...eel 1 5 32 Hex Wrench 2 1 2 long 1 5 16 18 Hex Serrated Flange Nut Stainless Steel 2 5 16 18 Nyloc Hex Nut Stainless Steel 4 5 16 18 Hex Nut Extra Wide Stainless Steel 6 5 16 18 x 1 5 long Hex Head Cap Screw Full Thread 2 5 16 18 x 1 5 long Set Screw Stainless Steel Full Thread 2 5 16 Washer Flat Stainless Steel 10 5 16 Washer Split Lock Stainless Steel 4 1 Note the front and rear plates have a va...

Page 4: ...x wrench opening Do the same for the second set screw 5 Position the front and rear plates together and insert the set screws as shown below 6 Using one of the Nyloc hex nuts as a measuring tool adjust both of the set screws inward so when the Nyloc hex nut is installed and tightened during a later step there will be approximately three exposed threads sticking out Using a 1 2 open end wrench help...

Page 5: ...d wrench and the supplied 5 32 Allen Wrench Note that the parts are tightened together on the front plate as shown Hardware in place Allen Wrench and 1 2 open end wrench Hardware tightened in place 8 Place a flat washer over the set screws ensure you are using anti seize Finger tighten the Nyloc Nuts ...

Page 6: ...Nuts in place you DO NOT want them completely tightened The Allen wrench used in combination with the open end wrench as shown will not loosen the previously installed hardware When installed you want to be able to tilt the plate thus you need a slight gap as shown below Using the Allen wrench and 1 2 hex wrench Parts in place Reference Drawing ...

Page 7: ...you can tilt the front and rear plates of the OMNI TILT base together Note the bottom has an elongated hole so you lift the front plate in place over the rear plate and drop it into position The following pictures show the completed basic assembly ...

Page 8: ...t least 2 feet of pipe and a couple inches of gravel at the bottom for drainage Set the mounting pipe on the gravel use the pre mix concrete to fill around the pipe adding water and mixing as you fill or mix the concrete first then pour in the hole depends on the type of quick concrete you purchase Fill the hole until the concrete is level with the ground around it Use a level on the mounting pipe...

Page 9: ...ardware kits are available from DX Engineering DXE RADP 1HWK contains 20 sets of Radial Plate Hardware There are optional DX Engineering Radial Wire Kits available DXE RADW 500K BD contains a 500 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with relaxed black PVC insulation 20 Terminal Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples The DXE RADW 1000K BD Radial Wire Kit contains a 1 000 foot spool...

Page 10: ... 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 long Hex Head Bolt Full Thread Stainless Steel 4 5 16 Washer Flat Stainless Steel 8 5 16 Washer Split Lock Stainless Steel 4 5 16 18 Hex Nut Stainless Steel 4 1 Using the hardware supplied attach the OMNI TILT Tilt Base to the ground mounted mounting pipe as shown Slightly tighten the upper and lower clamps in place just enough to hold the OMNI TILT base Once the antenna base is m...

Page 11: ... Mounting Hardware Kit For Trap Verticals Hustler BTV series Hy Gain AVQ series Qty 1 4 20 x 1 long Hex Bolt Stainless Steel 4 1 4 Washer Split Lock Stainless Steel 4 1 4 Washer Flat Stainless Steel 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut Stainless Steel 8 2 Position the BTV Base on the OMNI TILT base Align the Hustler BTV base with the DXE TVA HWK mounting hardware and installed the antenna base to the OMNI TILT base a...

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Page 13: ... 14AVQ 18AVQ vertical antenna to the OMNI TILT Tilt Base When mounting one of the above listed Hy Gain vertical antennas the procedure is exactly the same as the Hustler BTV series The only difference is the Hy Gain base mounting holes are spaced differently than the Hustler BTV series on the OMNI TILT Base ...

Page 14: ...above listed antennas use a clamping scheme that is common and is described below DXE OMNITILT 2P includes the DXE OMNITILT 1 and two DXE OTMC 250P Clamp Kits Two DXE OTMC 250P Mounting Clamp Kits are used to mount the water pipe that will hold the vertical antenna see listing above to the OMNI TILT base DXE OTMC 250P Qty 2 are required Mounting Clamps 2 DXE OTMC 250P Mounting Clamps with Hardware...

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Page 16: ...ting a wide variety of vertical antennas and masts As new mounting schemes are tested this manual will be revised to include the latest information Please check the DX Engineering web site www dxengineering com for the latest revision manual The following drawing shows the laser cut hole pattern in the OMNI TILT base front plate The various hole spacing can accommodate a wide variety of vertical a...

Page 17: ... of the antenna do not hit the ground when tilted down is suggested Reverse the above step to raise the antenna or antenna and mounting mast Once raised and the front plate is in the grooved area and fully seated tighten the flanged nuts The Nyloc nuts can then be tightened against the flanged nuts to prevent them from loosening from wind vibration The bottom set screws and nuts can remain slightl...

Page 18: ...Nut Knobs DXE AOK OT1194 allow for the tool less quick release of the DX Engineering DXE OMNI TILT base They are perfect for lowering the antenna for tuning or daily stealth operation To install them simply remove the existing hex nuts and thread on the wing nut knobs DXE AOK OT1194 ...

Page 19: ...level guying Guy ropes should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches The ends of the ropes are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the same angle as the ropes will be The ropes are tied just above a band clamp at the height desired When using the OMNI TILT base position the guy ropes as shown below in the overhead view This will make it...

Page 20: ...end to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper installation damaged from severe weather including floods or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of our plant and shall not apply to any goo...

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