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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Summary This Job Aid covers: Verify AZ/EL Assembly Alignment Antenna Back Bracket Assembly Transport On Site Assembly This Job Aid supports all Technician audiences. This job aid covers the VS1200 ODU antennas.
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Step Action (continued) Once the azimuth is centered, retighten the bolts on the bottom of the AZ/EL assembly to secure the setting while the antenna is being built. IMPORTANT: The alignment of the Fine Azimuth Adjustment assembly is critical.
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Step Action (continued) When the coarse elevation adjustment is complete, wind the top nut down the elevation rod until it bottoms out on the cast pivot bracket. Tighten the elevation lock down bolts on the AZ/EL assembly.
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Step Action (continued) At assembly set the skew to 90 degrees. The skew will be changed during pointing and peaking of the antenna. Secure the Skew Plate using a flanged nut on each Carriage Bolt.
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 On Site Assembly Step Action Attach the Boom Arm Assembly: Slide the Boom Arm into the slots on the Back Bracket. Secure the Boom Arms to the back bracket with four hex head bolts.
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Step Action (continued) Attach the Reflector: First, pass a carriage bolt through the top position on the reflector and attach a flange nut. Do not tighten the nut all the way. Slide...
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75 cm ODU (VS1300) Assembly Job Aid Release Date: October 2013 Step Action (continued) Attach the eTRIA: The COAX cable run must be completed before attaching the eTRIA to the Boom Arm. Feed the cable through the Boom Arm and secure the cable to the eTRIA.
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