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Spreader Assembly
Locate the 25 fiberglass tubes. They are nested inside each other in the shipping box as shown in
Figure 11
.
One 1-1/4" x 58" long fiberglass tube used for the center post assembly.
Six 1" OD x 58" long fiberglass tubes slit on one end for the spreaders.
Six 3/4" OD x 43" long fiberglass tubes slit on one end for the spreaders.
Six 1/2" OD x 48" long fiberglass tubes for the spreaders.
Six 3/4" OD x 5" long fiberglass tubes used to re-enforce the 1" OD tubes when
mounted in the Hexx Hub.
#
Qty
Fiberglass Tubes
1
1.25" OD x 58" Long
6
1.00" OD x 58" Long Slit One End
6
0.75" OD x 43" Long Slit One End
6
0.50" OD x 48" Long
6
0.75" OD x 5" Long
Figure 11 - Fiberglass Tubes
For ease of assembly and adjustment of the spreaders each element clamp tightening nut should be
under the spreader as you look down on the antenna.
Insert a 3/4" OD x 5" long fiberglass reinforcement tube flush into the un-slit end of each of the six
1" OD x 58" long fiberglass sections. When the 1" OD is slid into the one of the six Hexxagonal
Hub V-Saddle channels, under the V- Bolts ensure the smaller 5" long tube inside stays at the end.
These short 5" pieces are being used to re-enforce the 1" tube under the V-Bolts.
Leave a space of about 1/2" to 3/4" between the upper mast mount surface of the hub and the end of
each 1" OD spreader section. The slits at the far end should be aligned horizontally , not vertically.
Ensuring the inside tube does not move, tighten the V-bolt nuts evenly until the lock washers are
flattened, without crushing the section as shown in
Figure 12
.
