Iridium Pilot Quick Start Manual page 6

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STEP 2: INSTALL THE ODU MOUNTING BRACKET

A suitable mounting plate (8) must be procured or fabricated in

order to mount the supplied mounting bracket to a pole or mast.

The mounting bracket supplied maybe used as a template for holes.

Recommended mounting using mounting bracket

Note: Neoprene bonded stainless steel washers are included to

protect the anti-corrosion coating on the stand and to prevent

galvanic corrosion of the assembly. 316 stainless steel installation

hardware is recommended.

Installer supplies item 4, 6, 7 and 8

1. Take care when transporting the radome (1) and stand (2)

so as not to damage the corrosion resistant coatings.

2. Place an isolation gasket (3) onto the mounting post (8).

3. Place the stand (2) onto the isolation gasket, with the slotted

side facing down.

4. Slide a neoprene bonded isolation washer (5) onto an M10 hex

head bolt (4) , with its metal side contacting the bolt.

5. Slide this bolt assembly through the slot in the stand then through the hole

in the ship's mounting post.

6. Slide on another isolation washer with the rubber side facing the mounting post.

7. Thread on a jam nut (6) ﬁnger tight.

8. Thread on a hex nut (7).

9. Repeat steps 4-8 for the remaining three bolts.

10. Tighten the jam nuts using 10-12 ft-lbs of torque.

11. For all four bolts: preventing the jam nut and bolt from turning, tighten the hex nut against

the jam nut until they lock, taking care not to overtighten.

Note: Prior to connecting the ODU/IDU cable, the RJ-45 connector must be grounded using strap wire/electrical

clips to the vessel ground (not an existing electrical system ground). This is required to prevent static discharge

when connecting to the system.

NOTICE:

Install ground cables for both the ODU and IDU before using Pilot Land Station. Instructions on

how to install the ground cables are provided in the Installation Guide. Failure to properly ground the ODU

and the IDU could result in property damage in the case of a lightning strike or other excessive static

build-up.