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Installing Ground Spikes and Antenna Insulator
Note: UMI-81343
Anti-Seize should be used on all stainless steel hardware to prevent galling.
Using the included stainless steel hardware, mount the four ground spikes as shown in
Figure 2
to
the shelf using a 7/16" nut driver. The spikes point downward. The external tooth washer is installed
between the bottom of the shelf and the top of the spike to ensure a good RF connection.
Figure 2 - Spike Mounting
Mount the patented wire antenna serpentine insulator to the shelf using one hex bolt, flat washer and
Nyloc hex nut using a 5/16" and 3/8" nut driver as shown in
Figure 3
. [The other 2 insulators in this
hardware pack are used later in the installation procedure.]
Figure 3 - Wire Antenna Insulator
