Hughes AN4-074-DF Manual Do Utilizador

 

This section describes how to install the antenna assembly 
(including the Az/El cap) onto the mast.

To install the antenna assembly onto the mast:

1. Lightly grease the area at the end of the mast or metal pole 

that will be covered by the Az/El cap canister. This makes it 
easy to rotate the antenna to adjust the azimuth. Any grease 
will do; you can use automotive grease or household grease 
such as Vaseline.

2. Use a 1/2-in. open-end wrench to loosen the three clamp nuts 

and the elevation pivot bolt nut so the collar can slide over the 
mast or metal pole.

3. Lift the antenna assembly and slide the Az/El cap onto the 

mast or metal pole (see Figure 26).
The antenna should face toward the satellite.

4. Tighten the clamp nuts all the way, then loosen them just 

enough to move the antenna reflector from side to side and 
adjust the azimuth. The clamp bolts should be as snug as 
possible, but still allow the antenna reflector to be moved 
from side to side. 

Figure 26:  Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast

Clamp bolt nuts

Place Az/El cap 
over mast or metal 
pipe

Mast or metal pipe

To satellite