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General instructions for
assembling the antenna
Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly
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1037751-0001 Revision A
Before you assemble the antenna, read these important
instructions:
• Mast – The mast must be installed before you can install the
antenna. For information on installing the antenna mast, see
the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide (1035678-0001).
Note: The outside diameter of the mast must be
2 3/8 inches.
• Sequence of steps – When you assemble the antenna, be sure
to follow the instructions in this chapter in the order they are
presented.
WARNING
For rooftop installations, assemble the antenna on the
ground and then carry the fully assembled antenna up to
the roof.
• Tightening hardware – Do not tighten any nuts or other
hardware until instructed to do so. (See also the next item,
Torque.)
• Torque – To ensure successful installation of the antenna, it is
critical that you tighten all nuts and socket-head screws to the
maximum torque values shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Torque specifications
Fastener
½-inch bolts
1/4-inch bolts
Maximum torque
8 ft-lb.
5 ft-lb.
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