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1.0 Recommended Tools & Foundation Preparation
The following sections offer information related to preparing for assembly and installation of the 4.5m Earth
Station Antenna, such as recommended tools and foundation preparation. The details of the A-325 tensioning
procedure, required for the tightening of all A-325 hardware will also be explained.
1.1 Recommended Tools
Kratos
supplies all appropriate hardware/parts required for the installation of the 4.5m Earth Station Antenna.
All actual tools necessary for the installation of the supplied hardware/parts, however, should be provided by
the installation crew.
Kratos
recommends the following tools, as shown in
Table 1.1
, be used for a proper installation of the 4.5m
Earth Station Antenna:
NOTE:
the tools listed in the below table are subject to change without notice. Consult assembly instruction documents,
drawings, and/or
Kratos
Tech Support if confirmation is needed.
Table 1.1: Recommended Tools
Tool
Size
Qty
Open End Wrench
1/4 Inch
3/8 Inch
1/2 Inch
9/16 Inch
5/8 Inch
3/4 Inch
7/8 Inch
1-¼ Inch
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Drive Sockets
7/16 Inch
9/16 Inch
3/4 Inch
7/8 Inch
1-1/16 Inch
1-¼ Inch
2
1
1
1
1
1
Spud Wrench
1-1/16 Inch
1
Breaker Bar
1/2 Inch
1
Screwdriver
Standard
Philips
1
1
Allen Wrench
1/2 Inch
1
Tape Measure
Standard
1
Felt Tip Marker (or equivalent)
Standard
1
Hammer
Standard
1
Rubber Mallet
Standard
1
Pry Bar
Standard
1
Tin Snips
Standard
1
Crane
1 Ton Minimum Capacity
1
Rope/Cord (2000lb breaking strength)
50 ft (15.24m)
1
Shackles
5/8 Inch
2
Ladder
10 Foot Extension
1
Nylon Web Sling
3 Inch x 3 Feet
2
Construction Level/Transit with Tripod
20
1
