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- Page 1 ASSEMBLY MANUAL CHA-12B 1.2m Quick-Deploy Antenna System with Low-Profile Mount DOC0013 01/30/2023...
- Page 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL CHALLENGER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. In no event shall CHALLENGER be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION… … … … … … … … … … … ....4 MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION… … … … … … … … … … . . . 4 BACKPACK…... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This is a deployable antenna system that comes carefully packed in two (2) portable case. It is a precision instrument that will provide many years of reliable service if assembled and handled with proper care. Become familiar with these instructions before attempting to work with this antenna system. Completely unpack all the components and identify each one to know its function and purpose. -
Page 6: System Overview
SYSTEM OVERVIEW DOC0013 01/30/2023... -
Page 7: Mount Assembly
MOUNT ASSEMBLY 1. Slide the three (3) Footpad Assemblies into each of the three (3) Leg Assemblies as shown. The flatted side of the pin faces the locking screw. Simply turn the screw to lock the pin at the desired height. 2. -
Page 8: Reflector Assembly
REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY 1. Starting with panel B2, guide the mounting tabs on the bottom of the panel into the receiving brackets of the Mount Assembly, taking care to align the holes. Engage the pins. With the indicator line of the knob aligned pointing to the Elevation Turnbuckle, pivot the panel assembly aligning the turnbuckle to the mounting holes. - Page 9 3. Install panel T2 by simply guiding it into position as shown onto the alignment dowels. The panel will stay in place. The seam between panels should appear flush. DOC0013 01/30/2023...
- Page 10 4. Install Panels T1 and T3 using same procedure as in step 3. Engage latches but do not fully close, panel will stay in place. DOC0013 01/30/2023...
- Page 11 5. Install panel B1 and B3 using the same procedure as in step 3. Panels B1 and B3 will need to be held slightly back and aligned simultaneously with their respective upper panel and its alignment dowel. DOC0013 01/30/2023...
- Page 12 6. After confirming that all panels appear flush, fasten the two (2) latches on the back of the dish, then fasten the six (6) remaining perimeter latches. DOC0013 01/30/2023...
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Page 13: Feedboom Assembly
FEEDBOOM ASSEMBLY 1. Connect Feed Struts to the sides of the reflector, lay them so they are facing outward from the reflector. 2. Align Feedboom to mounting block located on bottom of panel B2, engage pin. 3. Connect Feed Struts to Feedboom. DOC0013 01/30/2023... -
Page 14: Feed Assembly
FEED ASSEMBLY 1. Rotate Indicator knob so it is pointing to the feedboom. (Knob parallel to feedboom.) Insert completely and rotate knob 90 degrees in either direction. DOC0013 01/30/2023... - Page 15 ASSEMBLY IS NOW COMPLETE Antenna System can acquire signal once RF connections are complete. DOC0013 01/30/2023...
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