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General instructions for
assembling the antenna
Chapter 3 • Installing the antenna and radio assembly
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1037750-0001 Revision A
Before you assemble the antenna, read these important
instructions:
• Mast – The antenna mast must be installed before you can
install the antenna. For information on installing the mast,
see the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide (1035678-0001).
Note: The mast diameter must be 2.5-inch nominal pipe size
(2.88-inch outside diameter).
• 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 you are 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
5/16-inch bolts
¼-inch bolts
M4 hexagonal
socket head screws
Maximum torque
8 ft-lb.
5 ft-lb.
15 in-lb.
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