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- Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS V33070-CL2 ANTENNA VTM-99-008 Rev B Designed and Manufactured by: Valcom Limited Guelph, Ontario, Canada...
- Page 2 V33070-CL REVISION SHEET Revision Description Entered By Date Draftl Issue 04 Oct 1999 Amended maintenance section J.Soper 19 Nov 2007 Added outline drawing Misc format edits Assigned number Added missing Figure 4.1 J.Soper 25 May2009 VTM-99-008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table 5.1 - List of Parts for the V33070-CL2 Antenna ....... -
Page 4: General Information
V33070-CL 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction This manual describes the electrical and mechanical properties of the V33070-CL2 antenna. It also provides the information necessary to install, operate and maintain the antenna system. Technical Reference Data Electrical Properties 100 kHz to 30 MHz (with capacity of the antenna... - Page 5 V33070-CL Mechanical Properties 17.8 feet (5.4 meter) Top Section Length 18.6 feet (5.7 meter) 3rd Section Length 18.3 feet (5.6 meter) Loading Coil Section Length 17.4 feet (5.3 meter) Bottom Section Length 74.8 feet (22.8 meter) Typical Assembly Length (including Valcosphere) Approximately 360 lbs (158 kg) Weight Copper wire and strips embedded in the fiberglass and...
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Page 6: Functional Description
2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION General The V33070-CL2 is intended to be used as part of an overall communication system which consists of a transmitter (or receiver or transceiver), an antenna coupler and the antenna. It is used around the world in many applications with requirements in the 100 kHz to 1700 kHz bands for marine and aeronautical radio beacon and broadcast communication systems. -
Page 7: Maintenance
V33070-CL 3.0 MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance The antenna is virtually maintenance free. The external finish is an epoxy polyamide two part compound paint. The minimum finish life before showing signs of deterioration should be at least six years under normal climate condition. When used in salt-water environments, it is recommended to wash the antenna base with fresh water to remove any build-up of dried salt residue. -
Page 8: Installation
Open the shipping crates and remove the antenna sections. Remove all packing material including the male ferrule protectors on the antenna sections. The V33070-CL2 antenna as shipped consists of the items listed in Table 5.1. Check that all of the items are present and in good condition. -
Page 9: Electrical Installation
V33070-CL as the same type to one eye of the gin pole. Slide gin pole into the pipe attachment and secure. Support the second section (item 2, Table 5.1) on the other two saw horses so that the two sections lie in the same straight line. Make sure the threads of the male ferrule on the base section are clear of foreign material and free of burrs. - Page 10 V33070-CL Figure 4.1 - Gin Pole Arrangement for V330 Series Antennas VTM-99-008...
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Page 11: Parts List
V33070-CL 5.0 PARTS LIST General A list of parts shipped with the V33070-CL2 antenna appears in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 - List of Parts for the V33070-CL2 Antenna Item Part Number Description Notes Base Section (V33070-CL2) Section 2 Section 3... -
Page 12: General
Quick reference engineering data for use during planning and installation activities for the V33070- CL antenna is presented on the following pages. * Quick Reference Data - V33070-CL Antenna MANUFACTURER’S ADDRESS Postal address: Shipping address: Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. P.O. Box 603 175 Southgate Drive Guelph, Ontario Guelph, Ontario... - Page 13 17.50 IN (44.45 CM) 12 HOLES .718 (1.82 CM) DIA EQUASPACED ON A 14.625 (37.14 CM) 5.0 IN DIA BOLT CIRCLE 12.7 CM P.O. BOX 603 GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA, N1H 6L3 TEL 519-824-3220 FAX 519-824-3411 INTERNET: www.valcom-guelph.com EMAIL: enquiries@valcom-guelph.com VTM-99-008...