Overhead Guy System - M2 Antenna Systems 222XP30 Assembly Manual

222XP30 ASSEMBLY MANUAL
10. If you have not already done so, attach the boom to mast plate to the boom. It is normally
mounted at the balance point, as shown on the DIMENSION SHEET.
represents significant weight it is best to have it, or a temporary equivalent, attached and fastened
along the boom with cable ties before final mounting the plate. Use two 1-1/2" U-bolts and the
stainless nuts and lock washers provided. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. 2" U-bolts are provided for
mounting the antenna to your NON-CONDUCTIVE mast.

11. OVERHEAD GUY SYSTEM

Locate the 3/8 x 14" fiberglass rod, the three fiberglass rod mast clamp blocks, the fiberglass mast
clamp flag and the remaining four 8-32 x 1-1/4" screws and locknuts. Attach two fiberglass rod
mast clamp blocks to the boom to mast plate with two 8-32 x 1-1/4" screws and locknuts as shown
below in the figure. Insert the 3/8 x 14" fiberglass rod into the slot formed by the two blocks and
tighten the two locknuts. Now assemble the remaining fiberglass rod mast clamp and mast clamp
flag with two 8-32 x 1-1/4" screws and locknuts. Slide the assembly onto the fiberglass rod as
shown below
and tighten
screws.
12. Using the Dimension Sheet as a guide, install the two small "U" clips (3/16" rod) into the top side of
the 1" rear and rear boom sections. Secure the "U" clips with keepers.
Figure 1. Overhead Support Detail
Since the feed line
in the figure
the two