Assembly Instructions; Base Insulator Assembly; Ground Radial Ring Assembly - CUSHCRAFT MA160V Assembly And Installation Instructions Manual

Step 1: Using the items listed below, install aluminum tubes on base insulator.
1 MA8040VBAB
1 MA8040VBAT
1 126241
2 010231
2 010011
2 011941
[ ] Identify lower end of the base insulator (two thru-holes offset by 90°).
[ ] Install 2-slot end of 12" base section over insulator and align screw holes.
[ ] Insert 1-3/4" screw at A. Secure with lock washer and nut.
[ ] Install 2-slot end of 36" radiator section over opposite end of the insulator and align screw hole.
[ ] Insert a 1-3/4" screw at B. Secure with a lock washer and nut.
Bottom
Step-2: Assemble and install ground-radial attachment ring on base assembly.
1 010232
8 010009
9 011941
9 010011
2 360941
2 320056
1 194174
2 194173
[ ] Find the 2-1/2" screw, two small 90° angle brackets, and two 1/4" spacers.
[ ] Note that the angle brackets have unequal sides. Identify long side of each.
[ ] On the 2-1/2" screw, install the bracket (long side), a #10 aluminum spacer washer, and a 1/4" spacer.
[ ] Insert screw through base tube as shown at A.
[ ] Install other 1/4" spacer, #10 spacer washer, and bracket (long side) on protruding end of screw.
[ ] Position brackets as shown and secure firmly using a lock washer and nut.
[ ] Insert two (2) 5/8" screws through angle brackets and place radial ring on top (B).
[ ] Secure radial ring in place with lock washers and nuts (2 places)
[ ] Install six 5/8" screws in open holes, secure with lock washers and nuts (C).
1/4" spacer
Small 90-deree Bracket
A
2-1/2" x 8-32
#10 flat washer
Assembly Instructions- MA160V
12" x 1-3/8" OD aluminum base section (NS/2SH)
36" x 1-3/8" OD aluminum antenna section (2SH/4S)
16" x 1-1/4" OD fiberglass base insulator
1-3/4" x 8-32 screw
8-32 nut
#8 lock washer
BAT
Top
Antenna
Tube
Middle
Insulator
BAB
Base
Tube
FIG-1: Base Insulator Assembly
2-1/2" x 8-32 SS screw
5/8" x 8-32 SS screw
#8 lock washer
8-32 nut
#10 Flat aluminum spacer washer
1/4" spacer
8-hole radial ring
Small 90-degree aluminum bracket
#8 nut
lockwasher
Radial Ring
5/8" x 8-32
#8 nut
#8 lockwasher
Base Tube
FIG-2: Ground Radial Ring Assembly
B
1-3/4" x 8-32
Align
Holes
1" Gap
Align
1-3/4" x 8-32
Holes
C
B
5/8" x 8-32
(x6)
Split LW
Nut
Split LW
Nut
A
#8 nut
lockwasher