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Mark each aluminum section as shown in
Figure 1
from the end of each aluminum section without
the slit using a marker so it will be clearly visible. If you are clamping the completed aluminum
tubing kit to a mounting plate (example: making a vertical antenna), apply clamps only to this lower
thick walled (.120") section.
DXE-SAD-200A
2 inch U-Bolt Saddle Clamps are strongly
recommended for secure clamping without crushing the element tubing.
Figure 1
Locate the hardware pack containing the eleven stainless steel clamps. Also locate the Guy Ring Set
- You can use 4 of the guy rings from the Guy Ring kit with the DXE-ATK65A (3/4” Guy Ring is
not used). Slide the Guy Rings over the tubes along with the clamps
over each aluminum section as shown in
Figure 2
before putting the
tubing sections together. You can lightly tighten the clamps just below
the slits in each section to hold them until needed. Align the clamp
screws on each section to face the same direction. At final assembly, the
body of the clamp should be positioned between the slits in the
aluminum tubes and 1/8" from the edge of each aluminum tube as shown
in
Figure 2a
.
Figure 2a
Figure - 2 - Clamp & Guy Rings - Sizes and Locations
Making sure dirt or grass does not adhere to the aluminum tubing to be joined, insert the marked
end of the tube into the next tube allowing for the overlap as shown in
Figure 1
. Position the
stainless steel clamp. Make sure the body of the clamp is positioned between the slits and tighten
securely. Continue mating aluminum tubes. The guy rings are slipped over the appropriate sized
tubing and will rest on the lip of the tube as shown in the example to the right. Double-check the
tubing sections you have just assembled. Total length should measure 65 feet (780 inches).
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