Removing The Lifting Eyes; Fitting The Open Array To The Pedestal - Raymarine RA1072HD Installation Manual

2.4 Removing the lifting eyes

Note: Complete this step on each bolt, one by one.
1. Loosen the first self retaining bolt securing the lifting eye to the
pedestal lid, do this enough to remove the lifting eye.
2. Once the lifting eye is removed, re-tighten the bolt to 5.2 lb ft. (7 NM)
torque. Move to the next bolt, repeat the steps until all three lifting eyes
are removed.

2.5 Fitting the open array to the pedestal

CAUTION:
Before attaching the open array antenna to the digital radar unit
ensure that the pedestal base is securely fixed to the platform.
Also ensure the cable is not attached and no power is applied to
the display unit or it's attached system. The digital radars power
switch should be in the OFF position.
The pedestal unit has a cap fitted over the open array mounting shaft
to protect the protuding co-axial pin. This cap must be left in place until
you're ready to fit the open array to the pedestal unit.
Important Information:
CAUTION:
Extreme caution is required to ensure that the open array
antennae does not come into contact with the delicate
protruding coaxial pin. This is a critical component and should
be treated with caution. Ensure that the alignment guides are
used and all instructions below are adhered to!
1. Fit the 4 threaded alignment guides to the studs on the underside of
the antenna until they bottom out. The alignment guides are essential
to help prevent damage to the coaxial pin.
2. Remove and retain the protective cap from the open array shaft.
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