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Assembly Instructions
Tools Required:
#1 Philips screw driver and 2 @ 7/16” wrenches.
1. Unwrap all parts.
2. Remove strapping tape from ends of reflector booms.
3. Remove one of the black plastic end caps from each reflector boom.
4. Remove elements from within reflector booms.
5. Replace black plastic end caps on reflector booms.
6. Open the #4-40 x ¾” screws. Screw these into the center of each reflector element with your
fingers before inserting the element into the boom. This is to ensure that all the elements are
threaded properly and the screws start easy. Remove screws from elements.
Reflector Booms Assembly
7. Insert a reflector element in a ¼” hole in a reflector boom. Fix the element in place by
inserting a 4-40 x ¾” screw through the small hole in the side of the boom and screwing it into
the element as shown. When screw is snug, turn ¼ turn more only. (See Assembled Reflector
Boom for element layout.
8. Repeat step 7 for all reflector elements in both reflector booms.
Center Boom Assembly
9. Remove the connector from the center boom (4 screws). Turn the connector 90 degrees and
reinstall with the copper rod sticking out through the rubber grommet in the boom.
10. Insert driven element in a ¼” hole in center boom. Fix the element in place by inserting a 4-
40 x ¾” screw through the small hole in the side of the boom and screwing it into the element
as shown. When screw is snug, turn ¼ turn more only.
11. Insert a reflector element in a ¼” hole in the center boom. Fix the element in place by
inserting a 4-40 x ¾” screw through the small hole in the side of the boom and screwing it into
the element as shown. When screw is snug, turn ¼ turn more only.
Gamma Match Assembly
12. Slide gamma match plastic tube over the copper rod and insert the plastic tube through the
rubber grommet at least 1/8”.
13. Slide the aluminum gamma match tube over the plastic tube.
14. Loosen the screw on the shorting bar and slide the shorting bar over the driven element and
aluminum tubes. Position the shorting bar and aluminum tube as shown in the Gamma Match
Setting figure.
Main Assembly
15. Ensure that the reflector booms have the element securing screws on the outside of the boom.
16. Ensure the gamma match stub is up on the center boom.
17. This is easier with some extra hands to help. Slide the assembly plates (top & bottom) over
the all the rear reflector elements simultaneously.
18. Bolt the assembly plates together using ¼-20 x 1 ¾” bolts.
