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Hi-Z Antennas™ Models AL-18, AL-24 V2.0 Base Insulator UPGRADE Manual – pg 1/6 

©2013 Hi-Z Antennas™ 

HIGH PERFORMANCE 

 

HF RECEIVING

 

SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

 

This latest re-design of the AL series base insulator totally liberates the 
Full performance of these verticals. They yield a very low base capacitance (pF). 

WARNING: Avoid HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS. Stay Clear of Power Lines 
And or any overhead obstructions. 

#2 from R 

–AL-18 

Right Most 

– AL-24 

L to R: .875, .750, .625 &  
.500 (AL-24 ONLY) 

Summary of Contents for AL-18

Page 1: ...TEMS COMPONENTS This latest re design of the AL series base insulator totally liberates the Full performance of these verticals They yield a very low base capacitance pF WARNING Avoid HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS Stay Clear of Power Lines And or any overhead obstructions 2 from R AL 18 Right Most AL 24 L to R 875 750 625 500 AL 24 ONLY ...

Page 2: ...failure might allow the antenna to contact power lines or other utility wires Always ground the feedline to a good earth ground at the point where It enters a building for lightning protection NOTE First check the parts you received The BOM to the left is the quantity per element upgrade Please take the time to read and understand the Assembly procedures to ensure a great installation Any question...

Page 3: ...BE THE ELEMENT CONNECTION TERMINAL See pg 5 and 6 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete the upgrade for ALL elements 6 Note image on last page for re mounting the vertical to your mounts We want the 12 x 875 tube to attach to the mount so the upper edge is flush with the top of the angle mount Use the new 20 SS clamps Use the PVC as shown to contain the 875 X 12 as shown in the image Tighten the 12 t...

Page 4: ...L 18 AL 24 V2 0 Vertical Assembly Instructions pg 4 6 HIGH PERFORMANCE HF RECEIVING SYSTEMS COMPONENTS Holding cable tie Holds amp inside pipe Cable ties to WX Proofing Pipe to the mount takes 2 cable ties per holding joint ...

Page 5: ... Z Antennas PVC SHIM 12 L X 875 OD base tube X 7 Fiberglas rod 875 X 6ft element base tube Customers existing base element tube 2ea 6x32x1 5 SS PH screws 4ea 6x32 SS k locks Hi Z Antennas Models AL 18 AL 24 V2 0 Vertical Assembly Instructions pg 5 6 ...

Page 6: ...lement Wire Holding Cable Ties For 4 WX pipe SHIM 20 SS Clamps 875 element Base tube Top of 12 x 875 base tube Flush with top of angel mount Element terminal Ground Terminal Hi Z Antennas Models AL 18 AL 24 V2 0 Vertical Assembly Instructions pg 6 6 ...

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