1.1.3 Fastening the antenna unit to the mounting platform
The antenna unit may be assembled before hoisting it to the mounting platform. However, do not lift the antenna unit by the radiator. Always hold the unit by its housing. When using a crane or hoist, lift the unit by the hoist rings which should be fastened to the bolt fixing covers of the antenna housing.
CAUTION
DO NOT hoist the antenna unit by the radiator; hoist it by the hoist rings. (Be sure to remove rings after hoisting the antenna unit.)
Hoist | NO! |
ring |
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1.Construct a suitable mounting platform referring to the outline drawing at the back of the manual.
2.Drill four mounting holes of 15 mm diameter and one cable entry hole of about 50 mm diameter in the mounting platform.
3.Lay the rubber mat (supplied) on the mounting platform.
4.Place the antenna unit on the rubber mat orienting the unit so the bow mark on its base is facing the ship's bow.
Ground terminal
Rubber mat
Bow mark
Figure 1-3 Antenna unit, front view
5.Fasten the antenna unit to the mounting platform with four sets of M12X60 hex bolts, nuts, flat washers and seal washers (supplied).
6.Using hex bolt (M6X25), nut (M6) and flat washer (M6), establish the ground system on the mounting platform as shown in Figure