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2.5.1 Preparing Mounting Surface
①
Clean the surface where the antenna to be mounted
②
Mark the 4 bolting holes position and center point for cables hole on the mounting surface.
(see Figure – 9)
③
Make 4 bolt holes on the surface by using the power drill with 11mm drill bit.
④
Make cable hole at the center position by using the power drill with 100mm hole-saw.
⑤
Remove sheet metal particle and clean the surface.
Figure 9 – Preparing the Mounting Surface
2.5.2 Installing the Antenna
①
Lift the system onto its supporting post and position the antenna base plate in place in
position over the mounting holes and cable access.
②
Ensure the radome is pointing correct
direction - align the
BOW label
on the
bottom plate with the ship’s bow and is
parallel to the vessel’s center line. (see
Figure – 10)
③
Insert the flat and spring washer and a
mounting bolt to each mounting holes
around the base plate of the radome.
(see Figure -11)
④
Apply Loctite to the threads of the
mounting bolt up near the mounting
surface and tighten each 4 bolts to 20
lb-ft (27 N-m) torque [use an 17mm socket or open-end wrench]. (see Figure – 11)
Figure 10 – Radome Bow Mark
