Andrew ES73 Satellite Radio User Manual


 
Overview
Foundation
Preparation
10
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