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V33070-CL

 

VTM-99-008

2

Mechanical Properties

Top Section Length

17.8 feet (5.4 meter)

3rd Section Length

18.6 feet (5.7 meter)

Loading Coil Section Length

18.3 feet (5.6 meter)

Bottom Section Length

17.4 feet (5.3 meter)

Typical Assembly Length

(including Valcosphere)

74.8 feet (22.8 meter)

Weight

Approximately 360 lbs (158 kg)

Material

Copper wire and strips embedded in the fiberglass and

thermo-setting epoxy resin composite

Finish

Epoxy polyamide paint

Mounting Position

Vertical

Base Diameter

17.5 inches (44.45 cm)

Mounting Hole Diameter

0.718 inches (1.82 cm)

Mounting Holes Dimensions

12 places equal spaced on a 14.625 inch (37.15 cm)

diameter bolt circle

Storage Temperature

-95°C to +70°C (-140°F to +158°F)

Operating Temperature

-50°C to +65°C (-76°F to +140°F)

Wind Loading Test

Up to 150 mph (240 km/hr) relative

Abrasion Resistance

Very Good

Water absorption

After 24 hours immersed: 0.2%
After 48 hours immersed: 0.6%

After 168 hours immersed: 2.0%

Optional Accessories

VTGS-20 Steel Tower/ or VHT-17 Steel Base Plate

VGP-17 Gin Pole

VGS-36100 Ground Screen

Optional Matching Unit

VMT-7117

Summary of Contents for V33070-CL2

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS V33070 CL2 ANTENNA VTM 99 008 Rev B Designed and Manufactured by Valcom Limited Guelph Ontario Canada...

Page 2: ...SION SHEET Revision Description Entered By Date Draftl Issue 04 Oct 1999 A Amended maintenance section Added outline drawing Misc format edits Assigned number J Soper 19 Nov 2007 B Added missing Figur...

Page 3: ...MAINTENANCE 4 3 1 Scheduled Maintenance 4 3 2 Corrective Maintenance 4 4 0 INSTALLATION 4 4 1 Unpacking 4 4 2 New Site Preparation 4 4 3 Assembly and Installation 5 4 4 Electrical Installation 6 5 0...

Page 4: ...ion necessary to install operate and maintain the antenna system 1 2 Technical Reference Data Electrical Properties Frequency Range 100 kHz to 30 MHz with capacity of the antenna tuner Resonant Freque...

Page 5: ...amide paint Mounting Position Vertical Base Diameter 17 5 inches 44 45 cm Mounting Hole Diameter 0 718 inches 1 82 cm Mounting Holes Dimensions 12 places equal spaced on a 14 625 inch 37 15 cm diamete...

Page 6: ...and secured at the top end to a hemispherical corona ball and at the bottom to a threaded female ferrule into which the next section is secured The surface is smoothed primed and painted with a polyam...

Page 7: ...ld up of dried salt residue This should be performed on a monthly basis or after prolonged exposure to sea spray Use a small wire brush to clear any debris from the drain groove found in the bottom of...

Page 8: ...allation Antenna on the site The following steps should be followed to assemble the V33070 CL2 antenna see Figure 4 1 1 Remove retainer pin on the hinge plate or steel tower and open top plate to 90 d...

Page 9: ...ing steps 6 to 8 11 After all sections are assembled assemble the Valcosphere to the top of the fourth section 12 The antenna now is ready to raise to its final position 13 Tie one rope from gin pole...

Page 10: ...V33070 CL VTM 99 008 7 Figure 4 1 Gin Pole Arrangement for V330 Series Antennas...

Page 11: ...f Parts for the V33070 CL2 Antenna Item No Part Number Description Qty Notes 1 Base Section V33070 CL2 1 2 Section 2 1 3 Section 3 1 4 Section 4 1 5 VD 77 00132 1 Valcosphere 1 6 Top Hat Whips optiona...

Page 12: ...tion activities for the V33070 CL antenna is presented on the following pages Quick Reference Data V33070 CL Antenna 6 2 MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS Postal address Shipping address Valcom Manufacturing Gro...

Page 13: ...TH 100 KHz to 30 MHz WITH TUNER 100 KHz TO 2 MHz SPECIFIED BY CUSTOMER 2 KW BELOW 1 5 MHz 5 KW ABOVE 1 5 MHz 30 KV VARIES WITH LOADING SECTION V33070 CL2 V33070 FT CL2 CENTRE OF GRAVITY ABRASION RESIS...

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