SteppIR Dream Beam 36 User manual

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Dream Beam 36
Assembly Manual

Inventory
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4 60-0029 ¼-20 X 3” Stainless Steel hex bolt
4 60-0063 ¼-20 X 3 1/4” Stainless Steel hex bolt
4 60-0100 ¼-20 X 3 1/2” Stainless Steel hex bolt
60 60-0041 1/4” Stainless Steel washer
1 60-0037 4” Stainless Steel eye bolt
1 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nuts
12 60-0030 ¼-20 Nylock nut
1 09-0004 10' silicone tape
2 09-0001 66' Electrical tape
1 N/A Syringe with grease for SS bolts
Boom Assembly Kit
72-0020-01
2/6/2009 : Rev 3
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24 10-1601-02 1 3/4” Aluminum saddle
16 60-0065 5/16 X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt
16 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nuts
35 60-0112 10-32 X 1/4” SS set screw
Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 1
72-0019-01
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4 10-1601-22 2” Aluminum saddle
10 10-1601-32 2 1/4” Aluminum saddle
8 60-0066 5/16 X 4” SS Hex Bolt
4 60-0065 5/16 X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt
12 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nuts
Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 2
72-0019-21
Inventory
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16 60-0045 3/16” wire clips
1 60-0110 1/4” X 1 1/4” SS Hex bolt
4 60-0044 Phillystran cap black
1 60-0030 ¼-20 Nylock nut
Truss Hardware Kit Bag 1
72-0021-01
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2 60-0034 3/8” SS washer
4 60-0083 4” SS turnbuckle
2 10-1607-01 Truss attachment plate
1 60-0046 5/16” Nylock nut
1 60-0093 5/16” X 2-3/4 SS hex bolt
2 60-0033 5/16” SS washer
2 60-0106 3/4” SS ring
4 60-0107 3/16” SS eye bolt w/ nut and washers
4 60-0111 10-24 Nylock nut for eye bolts only
4 60-0048 3/16” Thimble
2 60-0114 5/16” X 3 3/4” SS hex bolt
2 10-1601-32 2 1/4” Aluminum saddle
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1 60-0044 201” Phillystran
1 60-0044 176” Phillystran
2 10-1055-01 60” Dacron rope with 2 crimped loops
2 10-1055-01 285” Dacron rope with 1 crimped loop
Truss Hardware Kit Bag 2
72-0021-21
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2 20-6020-8 8 position terminal connector
1 20-6020-01 1 position terminal connector
1 10-1029-01 Connector Protector
1 N/A terminal housing with cap
1 60-6000-40 SS hose clamp marked 056
Terminal Strip Kit
(if you ordered the Connector Box you will not have this kit, refer to kit 72-0027-01)
72-0022-01
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12 10-1601-02 1 ¾” Aluminum Saddle
4 10-1613-01 1” Aluminum Spacer
8 10-1613-11 1/4” Aluminum Spacer
4 60-0101 3/4” X 10-32 Screw with Nylon Patch (in separate small bag)
49’ Driven Element hardware Kit
72-0023-01

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4 60-0066 5/16” X 4” SS Hex Bolt
2 10-1606-01 2 1/4” Reinforcement Plate
16 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nut
8 60-0017 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw
8 60-0019 10-32 Nylock Nut
2 60-6000-15 SS hose clamp 016
8 60-0065 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt
4 60-0018 # 10 SS washer for 60-0101(in small bag with 60-0101)
4 60-0115 5/16” X 4 1/2” SS Hex Bolt
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REFLECTOR
10 60-0017 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw
10 60-0018 # 10 SS washer
10 60-0019 10-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nut
4 60-0075 5/16 X 3 1/4” SS hex bolt
DIRECTOR 2
10 60-0017 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw
10 60-0018 # 10 SS washer
10 60-0019 10-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nut
4 60-0075 5/16 X 3 1/4” SS hex bolt
DIRECTOR 1
12 60-0017 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw
12 60-0018 # 10 SS washer
12 60-0019 10-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nut
4 60-0114 5/16 X 3 3/4” SS hex bolt
IN LARGE
BAG 4 10-1509-02 Diverter cone
REF, DIR, DIR 2 Hardware Kit
72-0024-01
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2 60-0006 2 1/2” SS U-bolt with folded saddle
6 60-0050 3/8” nylock nut
8 10-1601-22 2” Aluminum saddle
4 10-1601-02 1 3/4” aluminum saddle
4 60-0115 5/16 X 4 1/2 ” SS hex bolt
DB 36 Mast Plate Hardware kit
72-0025-01

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1 60-0049 3/8” regular nut
4 60-0034 3/8” SS washer
4 60-0113 10-32 X 5/8” SS screw
1 60-0085 3/8” X 4” SS all thread hex bolt
4 10-1613-01 1” Aluminum spacer
8 60-0114 5/16” X 3 3/4” SS hex bolt
12 60-0046 5/16” nylock nut
DB 36 Sweep Hardware Kit
72-0030-01
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REFLECTOR
16 60-0014-01 6-32 x 7/8 Panhead Screw
16 60-0014 6-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0020 4-40 X ¾ Panhead screw
8 60-0021-01 4-40 X 5/8 Panhead
12 60-0022 4-40 Nylock
DIRECTOR 2
16 60-0014-01 6-32 x 7/8 Panhead Screw
16 60-0014 6-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0020 4-40 X ¾ Panhead screw
8 60-0021-01 4-40 X 5/8 Panhead
12 60-0022 4-40 Nylock
DRIVEN
16 60-0014-01 6-32 x 7/8 Panhead Screw
16 60-0014 6-32 Nylock Nut
4 60-0020 4-40 X ¾ Panhead screw
8 60-0021-01 4-40 X 5/8 Panhead
12 60-0022 4-40 Nylock
IN LARGE
BAG 3 09-0005 1 1/2” X 44’ PVC tape
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2 70-2030-01 Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 40m
1 70-2030-11 Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 20m
DB 36 Element Plate Kit
72-0031-01

DB 36 Rubber Boot Kit
72-0032-01
Antenna will come with two of these kits
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4 60-0022 4-40 nylock nut
1 10-1053-02 Connector box mounting plate
1 10-1029-01 connector protector
1 N/A Connector box with lid
Connector Box Kit Option (Located in Antenna Box)
72-0027-01
Inventory
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7 60-1006-21 1 1/2” - 1 1/4” Rubber boot
NOTE : BELOW ARE KIT LISTS FOR OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DB36
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2 N/A 25’ Ultra Flex wire with inductance coil
1 60-0112 10-32 SS set screw
2 60-0075 5/16” X 3 1/4” SS hex bolt
2 10-1601-02 1 3/4” Solid Saddles
2 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nuts
2 60-0028 1/4” X 2 1/4” SS hex bolt
2 60-0034 3/8” SS washer
2 60-0116 1/4” Regular nut
2 60-0030 1/4” Nylock nut
2 60-0094 3/16” SS Quick Link
2 60-0107 3/16” SS eyebolt with nut and washers
2 60-0111 10-24 Nylock nut for eye bolts
1 60-0117 Cable clip with adhesive back
2 10-1613-01 1” Aluminum spacers
1 10-1029-01 Connector Protector
80m coil Hardware kit Bag 1(Located in Antenna Box)
72-0028-01
80m coil Hardware kit Bag 2(Located in Antenna Box)
72-0028-11
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2 10-1607-01 Truss attachment plate
2 N/A 25’ 3/16” Dacron rope
1 N/A 6’ RG 213 Jumper COAX cable
1 21-5001-01 30” 4 conductor control cable
1 09-0001 Electrical tape 66’ X 3/4”
1 20-6020-4 4 position terminal strip

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2 10-1601-02 1 3/4” Solid Saddles
4 60-0103 3/16” x 2” Stainless Eye Bolts
2 60-0083 4” Stainless Turnbuckles
2 60-0106 3/4” Stainless Rings
1 60-0110 1/4-20 x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt
1 60-0030 1/4-20 Nylock Nut
2 60-0065 5/16” x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt
2 60-0046 5/16” Nylock Nuts
2 60-0033 5/16” Washers
4 60-0111 10-24 Nylock Nuts
2 10-1055-01 60” Dacron Rope with 2 Crimped Loops
2 10-1055-11 202” Dacron Rope with 1 Crimped Loop
1 10-1029-01 Connector Protector
1 09-0001 Electrical Tape
1 60-0112 Set Screw
39’ Element Truss Kit Option for REF and DIR 2
(Located in Antenna Sweep Box)
If you have this option you will have two of these kits
72-0018-01
BOX NAMES AND SIZES WITH CONTENT
7 1/2”
72”
7 1/2”
Antenna Boom Box
Part Number Description Part Number Description
210-1202-01 1 3/4” X 72” Boom Section 1 70-2028-01 66 3/8” EST extension with ring
2 10-1202-11 2” X 72” Boom Section 1 70-2027-01 69 3/8” EST extension w/ ring and 6” splice
2 10-1202-21 2 1/4” X 48” Boom Section 2 10-1617-01 64” CPVC w/foam sealing Ring
and Rubber Coupler
1 10-1202-31 2 1/2” X 72” Boom Section 6 70-2025-23 43 1/2” CPVC
1 10-1618-01 1 3/4” X 30 Boom Truss Mast 6 70-2025-13 49 “ CPVC with coupler
2 70-2029-01 60 3/4” EST extension with ring 1 10-1054-01 38” Truss support

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Part Number Description Part Number Description
1N/A Driven Element Housing (DVN) 1 20-8020-01 Power Supply
1 N/A Director 1 Element Housing (DIR 1) 12 10-1013-32 30m/40m Telescoping Poles
1 N/A Director 2 Element Housing (DIR 2) 2 10-1013-02 Regular Telescoping Poles
1 N/A Reflector Element Housing (REF) 1 N/A Connections Box Option
1 N/A Antenna Controller 1 N/A 80m Dipole Option
QTY 4: 30m/40m Telescoping Poles
QTY 2: 2 Regular Telescoping Poles
QTY 8: 30m/40m Telescoping Poles
Inside the Antenna Box
Options: Manuals,
Connector Box,
80m Dipole Kit
Controller, Glue
Kit, Silicone Kit
DVN DIR 1 DIR 2 REF
Power supply
60”
12 1/2”
7 1/2”
Part Number Description Part Number Description
1 70-1001-61 DB 36 6m Passive Long 112” 1 N/A DB 36 6m Passive Long 112” hardware kit
1 70-1001-61 DB 36 6m Passive short 105” 1 N/A DB 36 6m Passive short 105” hardware kit
6m Passive Box (option)
60”
6 1/2”
3 1/4”

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Antenna Sweep Box
Part Number Description Part Number Description
670-2026-01 30m40m Sweep Assembly 1 72-0021-01 Truss Hardware Kit Bag 1
2 10-1610-01 11” Mast Plate 1 72-0021-21 Truss Hardware Kit bag 2
3 10-1608-01 Return Plate 1 72-0022-01 Terminal Strip Kit
(only if you didnt order the connector box)
1 10-1605-02 Driven Element Plate 1 72-0023-01 49’ Element Hardware Kit
1 N/A Control Cable if ordered 1 72-0024-01 REF, DIR, DIR 2 Hardware Kit
3 10-1503-01 28” Fiberglass rod for sweep assembly
(in sets of 2) 1 72-0025-01 DB 36 Mast Plate Hardware Kit
2 10-1015-11 12” return EST for DIR 2 and REF 1 72-0030-01 DB 36 Sweep Hardware Kit
1 72-0019-01 Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 1 1 72-0031-01 DB 36 Element Plate Kit
1 72-0019-21 Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 2 2 72-0032-01 Rubber boot Kit
1 72-0020-01 Boom Assembly Kit 2 72-0018-01 39’ Element Truss Kit Option
(only if ordered)
24”
32”
7 1/2”
Tools you will need for Assembling Antenna
12” Level
25’ Tape Measure
5/16”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/8” sockets
and wrench
(deep well works best)
12” Handclamp or C clamp
Screwdriver
#1 Flat head
#1 Phillips
#2 Phillips
Razor Knife
3/32 allen wrench
2 work benches for assembling antenna (saw
horses or clamping work benches work the
best)
5/16” nut driver
(or drill works well with driver bit)
Pliers
Hammer
Wire Cutters

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STARTING ASSEMBLY
Notes:As with any antenna a large open flat area is the ideal site to do the assembly. An area 40 ft
X 50 ft would be perfect. This allows you to assemble the boom on sawhorses or tables and
then get all of the elements nice and straight using either a level or eyeballing it by sighting
down the boom. From a performance stand point having the elements level is not very impor-
tant but aesthetically no one likes a crooked antenna! If you do not have a large open area at
the tower base you can pre-assemble the antenna somewhere else and then disassemble it
to whatever degree is necessary and move it out to the tower for final assembly. The most
important aspect of getting the antenna straight is to get the Element Housing Units (EHU)
mounted level on the boom. This can be done anywhere you have a 40 ft space to build just
the boom and then use a level to mount all of the EHU mounting brackets level. Then when
you put the telescoping poles on at the antenna site they will all be level with respect to each
other.

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BOOM ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Locate boom pieces in the Antenna Boom Box
QTY 2 1 3/4” X 72” (One end will be blue)
QTY 2 2” X 72” (Both ends will be red)
QTY 2 2 1/4” X 48” (Both ends will be black)
QTY 1 2 1/2” X 72” (Section will not have ends painted)
Locate Boom assembly Kit 72-0020-01 from Antenna Sweep Box
NOTES:
Our boom pieces are all drilled on a very precise drill press. This insures that all the bolts are
snug when assembled. Your new DB 36 Boom is the first of this new interchangeable boom
design. If your boom ever gets damaged or destroyed we can now just send you whatever
boom section is damaged.
Always apply lubricant to stainless steel bolts that are using stainless steel nuts. This
will prevent the two from galling together. Each bolt has a specific length for the tubing it is
holding together this is critical so that only the shank is engaged in the tubing. Use 5 washers
per bolt to secure the bolt. Figure 2
Apply a thin film of connector protector or a spray-on lubricant (i.e. WD-40, Dry Lube) to the
male engagement area of the boom sections.
The boom ends will have a color coding so that you know which pieces slide into each other.
Match the colors as shown in Figure 1 below and slide the boom pieces together until the
pre-drilled holes align.
Secure the correct 1/4” bolts and washers onto the boom as shown in Figure 2
Repeat this for each section until the boom is completely assembled.
The final step is to secure the eyebolt as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2
1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt
60-0029 1/4” X 3 1/4” Hex Bolt
60-0063 1/4” X 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 60-0100 1/4” X 3 1/4” Hex Bolt
60-0063 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt
60-0029
1 3/4” Boom
Section
10-1202-01
2” Boom
Section
10-1202-11
2 1/4” Boom
Section
10-1202-21
2 1/2” Boom
Section
10-1202-31
1 3/4” Boom
Section
10-1202-01
2” Boom
Section
10-1202-11
2 1/4” Boom
Section
10-1202-21
4” Eye bolt
60-0037
Black
BlackRedRedBlue BlueRedBlack RedBlack
432”
Figure 1
No Color
No Color
Boom Assembly

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Figure 2 Bolt Assembly
NOTES:
When securing the eye bolt and boom bolts to the boom, install the eye and the head of the
bolts on the same side of the boom, so that they will be facing upwards when the boom is
secured to the tower.
Bolt heads all facing up
Boom Bolt Assembly Eye Bolt Assembly
QTY 3 washers
60-0041
QTY 2 washers
60-0041
No washers
needed for eyebolt
5/16” Nylock Nut
60-0046
1/4” Nylock Nut
60-0030
ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT SPACING
Locate the four Element Housing Units (EHU) with gaskets, in the Antenna Box
QTY 1 Driven EHU 30m/40m (This is the only EHU that has a plastic lid)
QTY 2 Director 2 / Reflector EHU 30m/40m (both are identical)
QTY 1 Director 1 EHU 20m
Locate the following parts for assembling the EHU’s, located in the Antenna Sweep Box
QTY 2 Return Element Support Tube (EST)
QTY 3 10-1608-01 Element Return Plate Small
Locate the following kits to assembly the EHU’s to the boom, located in the Sweep box
QTY 1 72-0019-01 Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 1
QTY 1 72-0019-21 Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit Bag 2
QTY 1 72-0023-01 49’ Element Hardware Kit
QTY 1 72-0024-01 REF, DIR, DIR 2 Hardware Kit
QTY 1 72-0021-01 Truss Hardware Kit bag 1
QTY 1 72-0031-01 Element Plate Kit
Discard the gal-
vanized nut that
comes with the
eye bolt
Bolt Assembly

NOTES:
Spacing of the element in relationship to each other is very critical. Take great care in
making sure the elements are mounted a shown in Figure 3. All dimensions are taken from
the center of the element. This point is at the center of the fiberglass tube in both the EHU
or Return EST.
With the boom completely assembled, use a marker and a tape measure to mark where the
center of the elements will be. These marks will act as a guide for element placement while
assembling the antenna. Take note in the orientation of the housings and how they are
facing in comparison to the boom. For example with the 30m/40m housing's (REF, DVN
and DIR 2) pay close attention to the orientation of the EHU boxes when mounting them onto
the boom. They must be EXACTLY as shown in Figure 3. The REF and DVN are mounted
so the housing is outside of the sweep but the DIR 2 is mounted the opposite way. This is
critical for achieving the best possible performance from the antenna.
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Figure 3
128 3/4” (327 cm)
189 7/8” (482.3 cm)
REFLECTOR DRIVEN DIRECTOR 1 DIRECTOR 2
RETURN EST
RETURN EST
EZEye Eye bolt
6m passive
Long 6m passive
Short
432” (1097.3 cm)
427 5/8” (1086.1 cm)
367 7/8” (934.4 cm)
255 7/8” (649.9 cm)
199 3/4” (507.8 cm)
162 5/8” (413.1 cm)
171 3/4” (436.2 cm)
30” (76.2 cm) 30” (76.2 cm)
30” (76.2 cm)
33 7/8” (86cm)
93 1/4” ( 236.9 cm)
Antenna Element Spacing

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DRIVEN ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Locate pieces for Driven element assembly
QTY 1 Driven Element Housing, with gasket and lid (located in Antenna box)
QTY 1 10-1605-02 Aluminum Element Support Plate 6 1/2” X 27” (Located in Sweep Box)
QTY 1 10-1608-01 Element Return Plate (Located in Sweep box)
QTY 2 70-2029-01 Element Support Tube EST extension (Located in Boom Box)
QTY 1 70-2028-01 Return EST extension (Located in Boom Box)
QTY 1` 70-2027-01 Return EST extension with 6” aluminum splice (Located in Boom Box)
Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven 49’ Element
QTY 1 72-0023-01 49’ Element Hardware Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box)
QTY 1 72-0019-21 Boom Saddle & Hardware Kit bag 2 (Located in Sweep Box)
Refer to the marks on the boom you made for the driven element from Figure 3 for correct
placement of the driven element.
Refer to Figure 5 for Driven Element Housing and Return EST assembly.
Mount the Element Support Plate and Return Plate to the boom first, leave the bolts loose
enough to allow leveling adjustments.
Level the plates to the boom first, so that the eye of the EZ eye is on the top side of the
boom. Then attach the EST extensions once the plates are secured. Tighten boom saddle
bolts to 20ftlbs (27.09Nm) Tighten the EST exsention saddle bolts to 7 ftlbs (9.5Nm) This will
prevent the fiberglass from cracking or breaking.
Follow Figure 4 for correct assembly of EST extensions.
Figure 4 Driven EST extension Assembly
Mast Plate
Driven Element Support Plate
10-1605-02
Return Mounting Plate
70-2028-01 Return EST Extension 66 3/8”
70-2029-01 Driven EST Extension 60 3/4” 70-2029-01 Driven EST Extension 60 3/4”
70-2027-01 Return EST Extension with 6” splice69 3/8”
Reflector Element
The tips of EST extensions should be the
same distance from the boom to allow for
the telescoping poles to be mounted cor-
rectly. This will effect the straightness of the
element.
.4” ring for attaching rubber
boot and telescoping pole.
Shown later in manual
.4” ring for attaching rubber
boot and telescoping pole.
Shown later in manual
The tips of EST extensions should be the
same distance from the boom to allow for
the telescoping poles to be mounted cor-
rectly. This will effect the straightness of the
element.
2” X 72” Boom Section
10-1202-11
2 1/4” X 48” Boom Section
10-1202-21
Driven EST extension Assembly

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Figure 5
NOTES:
QTY 20 5/16” Nylock Nut 60-0046
A 12” hand clamp makes it easier to assemble the element plate with the
element supports. This will hold the plate in position before tightening.
EST Extension will extend past the saddles 1/2”. this will allow the driv-
en housing to fit between the two pieces of fiberglass.
Slide the return EST 70-2028-01 into the aluminum splice of the return
EST 70-2027-01. Both fiberglass poles will be butted together inside the
6” splice. Then secure the assembly to the return plate using the 1 3/4”
saddles shown in the this figure. Torque EST exstension saddle bolts to
7 ft lbs (9.5Nm) this torque will prevent the fiberglass from breaking and
cracking.
Return EST Assembly Driven Mounting Plate Assembly
QTY 8: 5/16” X 3 1/2” bolt
60-0065
Element Return Plate
10-1608-01
QTY 12: 1 3/4” Aluminum Saddle
10-1601-02
QTY 4: 1/4”
Aluminum Spacer
10-1613-11
QTY 4: 5/16” X 3 3/4” bolt
60-0114
QTY 4: 5/16” X 4” bolt
60-0066
QTY 4: 5/16” X 4 1/2” bolt
60-0115
QTY 4: 1”
Aluminum Spacer
10-1613-01
QTY 4: 2 1/4”
Aluminum Saddle
10-1601-32
QTY 4: 2” Aluminum Saddle
10-1601-22
QTY 2: 2 1/4”
Reinforcement plate
10-1606-01
QTY 1: 1”
Element Support Plate
10-1605-02
2 1/4” Aluminum Boom 10-1202-21
2” Aluminum Boom 10-1202-11
66.375” Return EST extension 70-2028-01 69.375” Return EST extension with 6” splice 70-2027-01
EST extension 70-2029-01 EST extension 70-2029-01
1/2” protruding
from saddle
Driven Assembly

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Figure 6
Figure 7
Remove foam pad from inside driven hous-
ing.
Refer to Figure 6 for assembly of the driven
housing
Once the six screws are secured to the driv-
en housing it can now be installed to the
driven element plate.
Follow Figure 7 for attaching the driven
housing to the element plate.
NOTES:
With the 1/4” spacers under the hous
ing the CPVC extensions should
roughly aligned with the center of the 1
3/4” fiberglass. Once the element has
been mounted make sure to
check that both the element plate and
return plate are level. All elements can
be adjusted by loosening the saddles
and rotating the element until it is
level to the other elements of the
antenna.
QTY 6: 10-32 X 3/4” SS screw
60-0017
QTY 6: 10-32 Nylock nut
60-0019
QTY 1: Driven element
housing
QTY 1: Driven gasket
10-1016-31
QTY 1: Driven housing
cover 40m
10-1022-21
QTY 4: 10-32 X 3/4” SS screw
with nylon locking strip
60-0101
QTY 4: #10 SS washers
60-0018
QTY 6: 1/4” aluminum spacer
10-1613-11
the best location to place the
level when leveling the Driven
Element Support Plate is along
the lip of the element plate
Driven Assembly
Mounting Driven Housing

REFELCTOR EHU MOUNTING PROCEDURE
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Figure 8
NOTES:
QTY 12 10-1601-021 3/4” Aluminum saddles
QTY 12 60-0065 5/16” X 3 1/2”
QTY 10 60-0019 #10-32 X 3/4” SS screw
QTY 10 60-0018 #10 SS washer
QTY 10 60-0046 #10-32 SS Nylock nut
Make sure to attach the element to the element plate before
attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the
assembly process.
Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in rela-
tion to the mast plate and other elements is correct.
The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom.
It is possible to mount the EHU’s the wrong way and the ele-
ments electrical center wont be over the center of the boom.
The electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing.
This is important to the performance of the antenna.
Return EST Assembly Reflector Element Housing Assembly
Reflector EHU
QTY 1: 30m/40m Element
Housing gasket
10-1502-01
Truss Attachment Plate
10-1607-01
QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate
with 30m/40m aligning gasket
10-1609-03
1 3/4” boom section
Return EST
10-1015-11
Element Return Plate
10-1608-01
First attach the Reflector Element to the EHU mounting plate and return ESTto its mounting
plate. Then attach the plates to the boom. See Figure 4
Use a level to check the EHU and Return EST before tightening the aluminum saddles to the
boom. When the plate is level tighten the saddle bolts to 20 ft/lbs (27.09Nm)
Dont forget to mount the truss attachment plate (10-1607-01)
Driven, DIR 1 and DIR 2
MAST PLATE ON THIS
SIDE OF THE BOOM
Electrical center of element
Reflector Assembly

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Figure 9 Director 1 Assembly
DIRECTOR 1 ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Locate pieces for Director 1 element Housing (20m) element assembly
QTY 1 Director 1 Element Housing Unit 20m, with gasket (located in Antenna box)
QTY 1 10-1609-31 Element mounting plate with square aligning gasket (located in
sweep box)
Locate the following kits for assembling the Director 1 Element
QTY 1 72-0019-21 Boom Saddle & hardware Kit Bag 2 (Located in Antenna Sweep Box)
QTY 1 72-0024-01 REF, DIR, DIR 2 Hardware Kit (Located in Sweep Box)
First attach the Director 1 EHU to the element mounting plate. Then attach the plate to the boom
so the element center is in the proper position (the boom was mareked earlier). See Figure 9
Use a level to check the EHU before tightening the aluminum saddles to the boom.
NOTES:
Make sure to attach the element the the element
plate before attaching the plate to the boom. This
will help during the assembly process.
Also make sure the mounting orientation of the
housing in relation to the mast plate and other ele-
ments is correct.
The elements electrical center must be directly
over the boom. the electrical center is the 1/4” bolt
mounted in the housing. This is important to the
performance of the antenna.
QTY 12: 10-32 X 3/4” SS screw
60-0017
QTY 12: #10 SS washers
60-0018
Director 1 Element Housing 20m
QTY 1:Element Housing gasket
10-1016-01
QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate
with rectangular aligning gasket
10-1609-03
QTY 4: 2 1/4” Aluminum Saddles
60-0018
QTY 4: 5/16” SS Nylock nut
60-0046
QTY 12: 10-32 SS Nylock nut
60-0019
QTY 4: 5/16” 3 3/4” SS hex bolt
60-0114
Boom section 2 1/4 10-1202-21
DIRECTOR 2
MAST PLATE ON THIS
SIDE OF THE BOOM
Electrical center of element
Director 1 Assembly

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DIRECTOR 2 ELEMENT HOUSING (40m) ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Figure 10 Director 2 Assembly
NOTES:
QTY 12 1 3/4” Aluminum saddles
QTY 12 5/16” X 3 1/2”
QTY 10 #10-32 X 3/4” SS screw
QTY 10 #10 SS washer
QTY 10 #10-32 SS Nylock nut
Make sure to attach the element the the element plate before
attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the
assembly process.
Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in rela-
tion to the mast plate and other elements is correct.
The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom.
the electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing.
This is important to the performance of the antenna.
Return EST Assembly Director 2 Assembly
Director 2 EHU
QTY 1: 30m/40m Element
Housing gasket
10-1502-01
Truss Attachment Plate
10-1607-01
QTY 1: Element
Mounting Plate with
30m/40m aligning gasket
10-1609-03
1 3/4” boom section 10-1202-01
Return EST
10-1015-11
Element Return Plate
10-1608-01
First attach the Director 2 Element to the EHU mounting plate and return ESTto its mounting
plate. Then attach the plates to the boom. See Figure 10
Use a level to check the EHU and Return EST before tightening the aluminum saddles to the
boom. When the plate is level tighten the saddle bolts to 20 ft/lbs (27.09Nm)
Dont forget to mount the truss attachment plate (10-1607-01)
Driven, DIR 1 and DIR 2
MAST PLATE ON THIS
SIDE OF THE BOOM
Electrical center of element
Figure 10 Director 2 Assembly

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MAST PLATE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Locate pieces for Mast Plate assembly
QTY 2 10-1610-01 Boom to mast plate 11 1/2” X 11 1/2” (Located in Antenna Sweep Box)
QTY 1 10-1618-01 Boom truss support mast 30” X 1 3/4” (Located in Antenna Boom Box)
Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven 49’ Element
QTY 1 72-0025-01 Boom Saddle & hardware Kit Bag 2 (Located in Antenna Sweep Box)
Mount the mast plate to the boom such that the EZ Eye bolt is centered in the eye olt mount-
ed to the 2 1/4” boom section. Use Figure 11 for the first part of the mast plate assembly.
Figure 10
QTY 6: 3/8” Nylock Nut
60-0050
QTY 1: 3/8 regular Nut
60-0049
QTY 4: 3/8 SS washer
60-0034
QTY 2: 2 1/2” SS U bolt
and saddle
60-0006
QTY 2: 11 1/2” Mast Plate
10-1610-01
QTY 1: 3/8” X 4” EZ Eye bolt SS
all thread
60-0085
Director 2 and Director 1 Driven and Reflector
2 1/2” boom Section 10-1202-31
NOTES:
Do not completely tighten U bolts or EZ-Eye bolt to
eye bolt, this will be done when elements and boom
are all leveld up.
2 1/4” boom Section 10-1202-21
QTY 6: 3/8 Nylock Nut
60-0050
QTY 6: 3/8 Nylock Nut
60-0050
Mast Plate and EZ Eye Assembly