DX Engineering DXE-60VE-1P, Руководство пользователя

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Assembly
The DXE-60VE-1P shipping box contains the vertical tubing element sections, an insulated U-
channel, two 3/8" U-Bolts, saddles with hardware, a backing plate, a Tilt Base, 15 stainless steel
clamps, a black vinyl cap, and stainless steel hardware.
Carefully un-box the antenna and separate the various parts. All of the element sections are 36"
long. The 2" OD base element section is drilled and has the feedpoint connection installed. The top
3/8" OD section and the base section do not have slit ends. The 2-1/8" OD section is slit on both
ends. All the other sections are slit on one end. The vinyl cap for the top element section should be
installed after assembly of the vertical is complete.
Note: JTL-12555 Jet-Lube™ SS-30 Anti-Oxidant should be used between all antenna
element sections. Jet-Lube™ SS-30 is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial
electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or other
antenna pieces. It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing moisture and
preventing corrosion or oxidation.
Jet-Lube™ SS-30 should also be used on all element clamps and stainless steel threaded
hardware to provide good electrical contact, prevent galling, allowing easier disassembly and to
ensure proper tightening.
Note: The following assembly instructions are based on using a 2" OD (maximum)
Mounting Pipe, with the optional patented DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate. The standard 1-
1/2" galvanized water pipe (with its 1.9" OD) is just fine for this application and can
usually be found at your local home building supply store.