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Antenna Setup
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Patriot Single Axis Inclined Orbit Tracking Mount Setup Procedure
1. The antenna mounting pipe is 3 ½ inches (outside diameter). Install the antenna
mounting pipe so that it is plumb.
2. Assemble the Patriot 1.8M Orbital Tracker according to Patriot's Assembly Manual.
The actuator power head has a weep hole. Install the actuator as depicted in the photo
so that water that collects in the actuator head can drain.
The mount should initially be pointing as close as possible to true South if installed in
the Northern Hemisphere. Initially point the mount as close as possible to true North if
installed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Figure 10 – Assembled Antenna Mount
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