Attaching Ground Radial Wires To The Radial Plate; Tilt Base To Mounting Pipe - DX Engineering DXE-MBVE-5A Instructions Manual

Attaching the optional Ground Radial Wires to the Radial Plate
Using the 20 sets of supplied 1/4" stainless steel hardware (Bolt, Star Washer, Flat Washer, Split
Washer, Nut) connect the optional ground radial wires to the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate as shown
in Figure 2. Additional hardware kits are available from DX Engineering: DXE-RADP-1HWK
contains 20 sets of Radial Plate Hardware.
There are optional DX Engineering Radial Wire Kits available. DXE-RADW-500K/BD contains a
500 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with relaxed black PVC insulation, 20 Terminal
Lugs and 100 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. The DXE-RADW-1000K/BD Radial Wire Kit
contains a 1,000 foot spool of 14 gauge copper stranded wire with relaxed black PVC insulation, 40
Terminal Lugs and 200 Steel or Biodegradable Lawn Staples. RADW-20RT, -32RT or -65RT
contain 20 each radial wires with 1/4" terminal attached. These kits come in 20 Ft, 32 Ft, or 65Ft
lengths. See these and other options available listed at the end of this manual.
Depending on the number of radial wires used, space them out evenly around the Radial Plate like
the spokes on a wheel. The Radial Plate will accommodate up to 60 radial wires (60 laser drilled
holes), or up to 120 radials if doubled up.
Radial Wire Pattern
Figure 2 - Radial Wire Hardware Installation

Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe

Install the SAF-T-TILT™ Tilt Base to the 2" OD mounting pipe using the two 3/8" SSVC V-Bolt
Saddle Clamps allowing approximately 3-1/2" clearance between the bottom of the tilt base plate, to
the top of the DXE-RADP-3 Radial Plate as shown in Figure 3. (See note on page 8 if you are
using the MFJ-927 Remote Tuner - the mounting pipe above ground must be longer and the tilt base
moved upward). The standard 1-1/2" galvanized water pipe (with its 1.9" OD) is just fine for this
application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store.
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