Hy-Gain AV-6160, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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AV-6160 43-Foot Vertical Antenna Instructions revJ
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TOOLS AND TIME REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
The estimated assembly time is about one hour. Antenna assembly requires the following hand
tools:
•
½” wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver
•
5/16" nut driver for hose clamps.
•
Safety glasses.
•
Felt-tip permanent marker
•
4-6 foot step ladder
Additional Materials Needed
1) Mounting pipe: 4-foot long steel pipe 2.0
″
OD/0.125
″
wall thickness.
2) Quick-setting concrete – For installing the mounting pipe
3) High quality low-loss 50-Ohm coax terminated with PL-259 connectors from antenna to
transmitter. LMR-400 coax cable is recommended.
4) 3/8” lugs for attaching radials to the ATB-65 mounting plate.
5) 18-gauge or larger copper wire for radials, insulated or uninsulated.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING! You can be killed if the antenna, feedline, or the equipment used to install the
antenna accidentally contacts any utility lines. Never install an antenna near power lines!
1. Be careful when carrying and installing the antenna. It is heavy enough to cause you to lose
your balance if it is handled too casually or if the antenna is snagged on anything.
2. Mount the antenna to minimize accessibility. The antenna can cause serious RF burns.
ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Refer to the figures in this manual during assembly. Assembly consists of installing a ground
mount, installing the base mount assembly to the ground mount, assembling the telescoped
antenna, installing the antenna to the base mount, installing the balun, radials and feedline, and
finally telescoping the antenna to its full height. Check tubing before assembly for bends,
scratches or burrs. The tubing should be smooth inside and out and should be straight. Any
burrs on the inside of the tubing where the slot is will cause the tubes to lock together if not
removed. A small amount of oil or grease can be used at the joints if you are planning to
telescope the tubing regularly. This will aid greatly in reducing the chances of the tubes locking
together.
WARNING: Wear safety glasses whenever working with any antenna.