Andrew ES45T manual Overview Foundation Preparation, Installation Procedures

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Installation Procedures

Overview

Foundation Preparation

This section provides installation procedures for the 4.5-Meter Andrew Earth Station Antenna. The installation procedures include instructions on the following antenna com- ponents.

Mount

Reflector

Back Structure

Reflector To Mount Assembly

Subreflector

Feed System

Note: All installation instructions for the antenna options are contained in the parts kit included in the shipment.

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.

Sweep foundation clean of any dirt or debris.

To ensure level, smooth surface for mount, remove excess concrete from shear caps and anchor bolts as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

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