Overview
Foundation
Preparation
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Installation Procedures
This section provides installation procedures for the 7.3-Meter Andrew Earth Station
Antenna. The installation procedures include instructions on the following antenna com-
ponents:
• Mount • Reflector-to-Mount Assembly
• Reflector • Subreflector
• Enclosure • Feed System (C-, X- or Ku-band)
Before beginning the installation process on the ground mount assembly, ensure that
the foundation has been prepared. Foundation specifications are provided by Andrew
and may be used as a reference by civil engineering personnel when preparing the
foundation for local soil conditions. These specifications are available before the ship-
ment arrives by contacting the Customer Service Center or your Account Manager.
• Foundation should be dimensioned as detailed in Figure 1.
• Sweep foundation clear of any dirt or debris.
• To ensure smooth surface for mount, scrape foundation pads as shown in Figure 2.
• Studs should extend 3 in. above the surface and are 7/8 in. in diameter
• Apply stick wax to stud threads to ease later connections.
Installation Procedures
Figure 1
Figure 2