Antenna parts and recommended tools
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Tools
Table 3 lists the tools recommended for assembling and installing the antenna.
Table 3: Recommended tools
Tool
Details
Socket wrench, ½ inch
(with 3 inch extension)
For 5/16 inch bolts.
Open-end wrench, ½ inch
For 5/16 inch bolts. Two of the Az/El canister nuts
are not accessible by socket wrench. Some nuts and
bolts require a second wrench to prevent turning.
2 open-end or socket wrenches, 7/16
inch
For ¼ inch bolts. Some nuts and bolts require a
second wrench to prevent turning.
Torque wrench, foot-pounds
With ½-inch and 7/16-inch sockets, capable of
measuring torque to 8 ft-lb.
Torque wrench, open-end, inch-
pounds
7/16-inch, capable of tightening to 20 inch-lb, such
as the Ripley model TW 207-AH-B torque wrench,
which is preset to 20 inch-lb. Used to connect IFL
cables to the radio assembly or ground block.
7/64 inch Allen wrench
For Allen screws on polarizer clamps.
Phillips-head screwdriver, ¼ inch
For screw used in securing antenna reflector to
reflector bracket.
Bubble level
Used to make sure that the mast is plumb.
Compass
Used in determining antenna azimuth.
Dielectric grease
Used to prevent moisture contamination from
occurring on coaxial cable connections.
Weatherproofing tape
Used to keep moisture away from cable connections
Approved RG6 cable
Used for IFL between IDU and antenna.
UV-rated cable ties
Used to secure slack in cables to antenna mast.