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Assembly Instructions

75E LFL Antenna System
with Pre-Assembled Feed System
Feed and Arm
Assembly with
BUC, LNB and
Ground Wire
HARDWARE
6000737-01
M8 Plow Bolt 60mm
Andrew Corporation
Telephone: 708-349-3300
Fax (USA): 1-800-349-5444
10500 West 153rd Street
www.andrew.com
Orland Park, IL U.S.A. 60462
Reflector
with Clips
M8 Plow Bolt 80mm
M8 Hex Bolt 70mm
satcom@andrew.com
AntennaTechSupport@andrew.com
Skew Clip
Flat Washer
8000986-01
AZ/EL
Mount
M8 Lock Washer
M8 Nut
Printed in U.S.A.
ECN 9007225
1/06 8000986-01

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  • Page 1: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions 8000986-01 75E LFL Antenna System with Pre-Assembled Feed System Feed and Arm Reflector Assembly with with Clips BUC, LNB and Ground Wire AZ/EL Mount HARDWARE 6000737-01 M8 Plow Bolt 60mm M8 Plow Bolt 80mm Skew Clip M8 Lock Washer...
  • Page 2: Manual Revision History

    MOMENTS. ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, MOVE OR MOUNT A DISH ON WINDY DAYS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. ANDREW is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations. WARNING: Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind damage.
  • Page 3: Pre-Installation Considerations

    PREINSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS DESCRIPTION: The 75 cm Elliptical Antenna System is designed for two-way satellite communications, and is suitable for commercial or consumer use. CARTON CONTENTS: TOOLS REQUIRED: ADDITIONAL TOOLS: Contents listed on Parts 1 - Compass 1 - 10 mm Nut Driver List documentation.
  • Page 4: Antenna Assembly

    ANTENNA ASSEMBLY REAR VIEW DETAIL AZ/EL Skew Mount AZ/EL Alignment Reflector MOUNT Mark M8 x 60 mm (2.38 inch) M8 x 80 mm Plow Bolt (3.15 inch) Lower Areas Plow Bolt Skew (2 Places) (2 Places) Lock Clip Skew (4 Places) M8 x 60 mm Lock Clip M8 Lock...
  • Page 5: Antenna Alignment

    ANTENNA ALIGNMENT SKEW SETTING Skew Alignment Set the SKEW on AZ/EL skew mount prior to placement of reflector on mount tube. Refer to the skew value determined on page 2. Skew Loosen the (four) skew locking bolts Indicator until they are just finger tight and Mark rotate the AZ/EL skew mount to align the skew indicator mark with correct...
  • Page 6: Elevation Alignment

    ANTENNA ALIGNMENT Elevation Alignment Elevation To obtain elevation Adjustment value for your satellite, Elevation Bolt refer to the elevation Locking value written on Page 2. Bolt (2 Places) IMPORTANT: Loosen elevation locking bolts, Pivot located in curved slots, on both sides. Loosen Bolt pivot bolts 1/2 turn on both sides of Az/EL (2 Places)
  • Page 7 ANTENNA GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Assure that ground wire is routed through support arm and down mount tube. Secure ground wire to mount tube with cable ties. Route Ground Wire Through Support Arm IMPORTANT: All Antenna Systems must be properly grounded. Refer to NEC (National Electric Code) Article 810 and 820 and local building codes for specific requirements.
  • Page 8 SKEW CHART Use of Skew Chart ■ Determine = the difference between your site longitude and the satellite longitude. ■ Find you latitude on horizontal axis. ■ Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your ■ Read Skew on vertical axis. Use Skew Value A when site longitude is West of satellite and you are in Northern Hemisphere Use Skew Value B when site longitude is East...
  • Page 9: Elevation Chart

    ELEVATION CHART ELEVATION CHART Use of Elevation Chart ■ Determine = the difference between your site longitude and the satellite longitude. ■ Find you latitude on horizontal axis. ■ Follow your latitude up until you intersect the curve for your ■...
  • Page 10: Azimuth Chart

    AZIMUTH CHART ELEVATION CHART...
  • Page 11 VERY SMALL APERTURE TERMINAL (VSAT) PRODUCTS TWELVE (12) MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that all ANDREW manufactured VSAT products are transferred rightfully and with good title; that they are free from any lawful security interest or other lien or encumbrance unknown to Buyer. Seller also warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment from Seller’s factory,...

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