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Tools
Table 2 lists the tools required to assemble and install the
antenna.
Table 2: Tools required to assemble and install the antenna
Tool
½
Socket wrench,
-inch
(with 3-inch extension)
Open-end wrench,
½
-inch
2 open-end or socket
wrenches,
-inch
7/16
Torque wrench
Long-shaft hexagonal
ball driver (
-inch)
7/64
Torque wrench for
hexagonal socket
Bubble level
Compass
Pencil
Dielectric grease
Weatherproofing tape
Approved RG6 cable
UV-rated cable ties
Chapter 2 • Antenna parts and required tools
Details
For
-inch bolts.
5/16
For
-inch bolts. Two of the Az/El
5/16
canister nuts are not accessible by socket
wrench. Some nuts and bolts require a
second wrench to prevent turning.
For
-inch bolts. Some nuts and bolts
1/4
require a second wrench to prevent turning.
½
With
-inch and
-inch sockets capable
7/16
of torquing to 8 ft-lb.
For #6-32 Allen screws. Driver shaft should
be at least 5 inches long.
Must fit a 3-mm hexagonal socket and be
capable of torquing to 15 in-lb.
Used to make sure that the mast is plumb.
Used in determining antenna azimuth.
Carpenter's pencil.
Used to prevent moisture contamination
from occurring on coaxial cable
connections.
Used to keep moisture away from cable
connections
Used for IFL between IDU and antenna.
Used to secure slack in cables to antenna
mast.
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