Recommended
Tools
NOTE: Failure to follow an installation procedure could result in damage to equipment
or personal injury.
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Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe
installation, operation, or maintenance practices.
Andrew supplies all appropriate hardware/parts required for the installation of your 9.3-
Meter Earth Station Antenna. All tools necessary for the installation process should be
provided by the installation crew. Andrew recommends the following tools to be used for
a proper installation of the 9.3-Meter Earth Station Antenna.
Tool Size Quantity
Open End or Combination Wrenches 1/4 Inch 2
5/16 Inch 2
3/8 Inch 2
7/16 Inch 2
1/2 Inch 2
9/16 Inch 2
3/4 Inch 2
7/8 Inch 2
1-1/16 2
1-1/8 Inch 2
1-7/16 Inch 2
1-5/8 Inch 2
1-7/8 Inch 2
Drive Sockets 5/16 Inch 2
7/16 Inch 1
1/2 Inch 2
9/16 Inch 2
3/4 Inch 2
15/16 Inch 2
1-1/16 Inch 1
1-1/8 Inch 2
1-7/16 Inch 1
1-7/8 Inch 1
Breaker Bar 3/4 Inch 2
Crane 18 Ton Minimum Capacity, extended end 1
Nylon Web Slings (2000 pound breaking strength) 3 Inch by 20 Foot 4
Rope or Cord (2000 pound breaking strength) 50 Foot 1
Shackles 5/8 Inch 4
Ladder 10 Foot Step 2
Ladder 18 Foot Extension 2
Drift Pin 5/8 to 7/8 Inch 2
Drift Pin 1/4 to 1/2 Inch 2
Spud Wrench 1-1/8 Inch 2
Screw Drivers Standard/Phillips 1
Bucket Truck 1
Allen Wrenches Set 1
Torque Wrench 250 ft/lb 1
Adjustable Wrenches 8 and 12 Inch 1
Drill Electric 1
Tape Measure (or other measuring device) Standard 1
Felt-tip Marker (or other marking device) Standard 1
Hammer Standard 1
Rubber Mallet Standard 1
Pry Bar Standard 1
Tin Snips Standard 1
Safety Gloves (each installer) Standard 1
Table 2-1. Recommended Tools
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Getting Started