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Dream Beam 36
Assembly Manual
2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415

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  • Page 1 Dream Beam 36 Assembly Manual 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 2 72-0021-01 Inventory Part # Description check 3/16” wire clips 60-0045 1/4” X 1 1/4” SS Hex bolt 60-0110 Phillystran cap black 60-0044 ¼-20 Nylock nut 60-0030 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 2-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 3 1 ¾” Aluminum Saddle 10-1601-02 1” Aluminum Spacer 10-1613-01 1/4” Aluminum Spacer 10-1613-11 3/4” X 10-32 Screw with Nylon Patch (in separate small bag) 60-0101 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 4 2 1/2” SS U-bolt with folded saddle 60-0006 3/8” nylock nut 60-0050 2” Aluminum saddle 10-1601-22 1 3/4” aluminum saddle 10-1601-02 60-0115 5/16 X 4 1/2 ” SS hex bolt 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 5 DB 36 Element Plate Kit 72-0031-01 Inventory Part # Description check Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 40m 70-2030-01 Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 20m 70-2030-11 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 6 25’ 3/16” Dacron rope 6’ RG 213 Jumper COAX cable 21-5001-01 30” 4 conductor control cable 09-0001 Electrical tape 66’ X 3/4” 20-6020-4 4 position terminal strip 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 7 43 1/2” CPVC 10-1618-01 1 3/4” X 30 Boom Truss Mast 70-2025-13 49 “ CPVC with coupler 70-2029-01 60 3/4” EST extension with ring 10-1054-01 38” Truss support 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 8 DB 36 6m Passive Long 112” DB 36 6m Passive Long 112” hardware kit 70-1001-61 DB 36 6m Passive short 105” DB 36 6m Passive short 105” hardware kit 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 9 5/16” nut driver 12” Handclamp or C clamp (or drill works well with driver bit) Screwdriver Pliers #1 Flat head Hammer #1 Phillips Wire Cutters #2 Phillips 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 10 EHU mounting brackets level. Then when you put the telescoping poles on at the antenna site they will all be level with respect to each other. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...

  • Page 11: Boom Assembly Procedure

    1/4” X 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 1/4” X 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 1/4” X 3 1/4” Hex Bolt 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt 60-0029 60-0063 60-0100 60-0029 60-0063 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 12 72-0023-01 49’ Element Hardware Kit QTY 1 72-0024-01 REF, DIR, DIR 2 Hardware Kit QTY 1 72-0021-01 Truss Hardware Kit bag 1 QTY 1 72-0031-01 Element Plate Kit 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 13 162 5/8” (413.1 cm) 189 7/8” (482.3 cm) 199 3/4” (507.8 cm) 255 7/8” (649.9 cm) 367 7/8” (934.4 cm) 427 5/8” (1086.1 cm) 432” (1097.3 cm) 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 14 This will effect the straightness of the rectly. This will effect the straightness of the element. element. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 15 Torque EST exstension saddle bolts to 7 ft lbs (9.5Nm) this torque will prevent the fiberglass from breaking and cracking. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 16 QTY 6: 1/4” aluminum spacer 10-1613-11 the best location to place the level when leveling the Driven Element Support Plate is along the lip of the element plate 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...

  • Page 17: Reflector Assembly

    The electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 18 1/4” bolt QTY 12: 10-32 SS Nylock nut mounted in the housing. This is important to the 60-0019 performance of the antenna. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 19 The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom. the electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 20 60-0006 NOTES: Do not completely tighten U bolts or EZ-Eye bolt to eye bolt, this will be done when elements and boom are all leveld up. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 21 (figure 14) bolt would be perpendicular to the boom. For correct height of the boom truss support mast- mast simply rest the bottom of the boom truss support mast on top of the boom. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 22 The trusses should level the boom with the turnbuckles having half of the threads still available to adjust up or down. This will allow you to do minor adjustments. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 23 If the boom looks like it isnt straight looking down from one end to the other, adjsut the vertical angle of the boom truss support mast until the boom is straight. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 24 Once cable is ran to the terminal housing or connector box it can either be trimmed to length or coiled up and out of the way. Wiring up the cable will be done at a later time. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 25 Take care to keep the silicone wrap free of dirt and debris. This tape MUST be cut, do not tear. Wash your hands before completing the following steps. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 26 30m/40m Fiberglass telescoping Poles (Located in Antenna Box) Locate the following kits for assembling the Telescoping Poles QTY 1 72-0030-01 Sweep Hardware Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) QTY 2 72-00 Silicone grease 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 27 CAUTION: Petroleum base lubricants or glues will damage the polycarbonate sweep coupler. Only use the provided pure silicone grease that act as a lubricant while inserting the tele- scoping pole into the sweep coupler. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 28 Mark showing side of the sweep. QTY 4: 6-32 X 7/8” Panhead correct assembly QTY 2: 4-40 X 5/8” Panhead Screw Screw 60-0014-01 60-0021-01 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 29 10-1617-01 64” CPVC inner support tube with 70-2025-13 49” CPVC Inner Support 70-2025-23 43” CPVC rubber coupler and foam seal ring Tube with coupler Inner Support Tube 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 30 Once the rubber boot is in the correct location tighten both hose clamps. Due to cold flow of the rubber you should retighten the hose clamps after 30 minutes. Repeat the same process for the other telescoping pole. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 31 Due to cold flow of the rubber, make sure to re-tighten all rubber boots 30 minutes after initially tightening. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 32 Once the rubber boot is in the correct location tighten both hose clamps. Due to cold flow of the rubber you should re-tighten the hose clamps after 30 minutes. Repeat the same process for all other poles on the driven element. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 33 Figure 20 Driven Telescoping pole assembly 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 34 Repeat steps 6-12 to complete the other half of the truss support. Figure 24 for complete layout of 49’ driven element with truss. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 35 QTY 1: 3/16” SS eye bolt 60-0107 QTY 2: 10-24 Nylock Nut 60-0111 60” Dacron rope with 2 crimped loops. (10-1055- 01) with eye bolts secured on both ends. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 36 Both elements are assembled the same way they are just different in length and the mounting plates are different to allow for the change in boom diameters. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 37 If you have purchased the connector box option you will need to use the provided manual that was included with thte connector box option. It will have instructions for mounting and wiring the connector box option. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 38 Tighten the cap onto the terminal housing, CAUTION Be careful not to cut or damage the control cable as you tighten the terminal housing cap. Figure 23 Truss Eyebolt Assembly WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DB 36 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...

  • Page 39: Preliminary Testing

    Mechanical failure of the EHU Improper assembly; Telescoping pole not seated, 30m/40m Loop not assembled right, Telescoping pole not extended to full length Review the Troubleshooting guide for more ideas 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 40 QTY 8: 5/16” X 3 3/4” SS hex bolt 60-0114 QTY 4: 10-32 X 5/8” SS screw 60-0113 QTY 8: 2” Aluminum Saddle QTY 8: 5/16” Nylock nut 10-1601-22 60-0046 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 41 DREAM BEAM 36 LAYOUT 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
  • Page 42 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...