19
Slide the 1/2" OD x 48" long fiberglass section into the 3/4" fiberglass sections. Referring to
Figure
14
for each spreader, slide the three 3/4" wire element guides, the
DXE-ECL-0875
band clamp, the
two 1/2" wire element guides and the Rope Connection clamps as shown.
Figure 14
For each spreader, slide the 3/4" fiberglass section out of the 1" OD section to 39" as shown in
Figure 15
. Tighten the
DXE-ECL-1000
.
Slide the 1/2" OD long fiberglass section out of the 3/4"
OD sections to 42" as shown in
Figure 15
and tighten the
DXE-ECL-0875
clamp. Position the
element clamps about 1/4" to 3/8" away from the end of the section when tightening. Do not over-
tighten which will damage the element clamp. The clamp tightening screw should be on the bottom
of the tube assembly. When completed, the three long sections (or tubes) making up one spreader
will be 139" in length.
Figure 15
Place and snug the wire guides to the
approximate dimensions
shown in
Figure 16
on the
spreaders positioned vertically (P-Clamp up with loop toward the Hexx Hub - center of the
antenna).
These assemblies will need to be moved for final positioning on your antenna.
Snug
the band clamps in place and
do not tighten
.
Figure 16
