Assembly/Installation; Notes - Dielectric TLP-8 Instruction Manual

Assembly/Installation

Notes:

1. Input section-Power Divider:
There is a transmission line (Input) section that is bolted onto the power divider. Do
not remove the inner conductor from the outer of the input feed line. This inner
conductor is usually slugged during the tuning process of the antenna. If the inner
conductor is moved, it will affect the performance of the antenna.
2. O-ring Installation:
All flange joints are provided with black "Buna" O-ring seals. Ensure that all seal
grooves are free of debris. Apply a light coat of the provided non-melting silicon
dielectric lubricant (Dow Corning no. 4 compound) to the O-rings at time of
assembly. The lubricant will aid in holding the O-ring in the seal groove. Always be
sure the lubricant is applied very lightly. If applied too freely, so it does not get onto
contact surfaces.
Also to prevent arcing and air leaks, ensure not to pinch an O-ring between the flange
contact surfaces.
Sufficient quantities of O-rings and silicon dielectric lubricant are supplied.
3. Inner Conductor Connections:
While assembling and installing the antenna, care must be exercised when inserting
the inner conductor connector (i.e. bullet) into a mating coaxial inner conductor.
While engaging, the connector should be aligned perfectly with the mating inner
conductor to prevent damage to connector.
4. Section Sequence Numbers (TLP-16,-24,-32):
If the antenna has more than one section note that the sections are not the same. The
antenna sections are numbered in sequence from bottom to top, (i.e. number one is
located in the bottom position). Each section, elbow, feed line section and power
divider output port are match marked.
ensures that the antenna system will be assembled as tuned by the factory. Reference
the Installation Drawing.
Assembly by the number sequence
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