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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
1.1 General............................................................................................................................1
2.0 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................2
2.1 Before Beginning .............................................................................................................2
2.1.1 Antenna Foundation ........................................................................................................2
2.1.2 Shipment Inspection........................................................................................................2
2.1.3 Unpacking Instructions ....................................................................................................2
2.1.4 Tools Recommended for Installation...............................................................................3
2.2 Installation Procedure......................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Pedestal Structure...........................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Azimuth Jack Assembly...................................................................................................7
2.2.3 Hub..................................................................................................................................9
2.2.4 Radial Beam Structure...................................................................................................12
2.2.5 Reflector Lacing Members.............................................................................................16
2.2.6 Reflector Panels ............................................................................................................18
2.2.7 Feed Boom Structure.....................................................................................................20
2.2.8 Subreflector Assembly...................................................................................................23
2.2.9 Feed Boom Alignment...................................................................................................25
2.2.10Feed Horn......................................................................................................................26
2.2.11Overview for Installing Waveguide ................................................................................30
2.2.12Installing the Elevation Limit Switch...............................................................................31
2.2.13Azimuth Limit Switch Installation ...................................................................................32
2.2.14Installing the Elevation Transducer................................................................................32
2.2.15Installing the Azimuth Transducer .................................................................................34
2.2.16Electrical Installation......................................................................................................36
2.2.17Positioning the Antenna on the Satellite........................................................................36
2.2.18Adjustment of Elevation Axis.........................................................................................36
2.2.19Adjustment of Azimuth Axis...........................................................................................36
2.2.20Repositioning the Azimuth Rotating Jack Arm...............................................................36
2.2.21Peaking the Antenna on the Satellite.............................................................................36
3.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................40
3.1 General..........................................................................................................................40
3.1.1 Antenna Surface Cleaning.............................................................................................40
3.1.2 Electrical Device Cleaning.............................................................................................40
3.1.3 Mechanical Maintenance...............................................................................................40
3.1.4 Pedestal Turning Head And Bearing Plates..................................................................40
3.1.5 Feed Window Inspection ...............................................................................................40
3.1.6 Replacing the Elevation Jack Boot................................................................................41
3.1.7 Replacing the Azimuth Jack Boot..................................................................................41
4.0 WARRANTY..................................................................................................................42
APPENDIX A. HARDWARE CHARTS.....................................................................................A-1
APPENDIX B. SITE SELECTION ............................................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C. REPORTING LOSS OR VISIBLE DAMAGE.................................................... C-1
APPENDIX D. MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS..................................................................... D-1
