Andrew 5.6-Meter ESA manual Tripod Ground Mount Assembly Azimuth Beam Step

Tripod Ground Mount Assembly

Azimuth Beam

Assembly

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

The three-point mount is an elevation-over-azimuth mount optimized for geostationary satellite applications. The mount enables continuous elevation adjustment from 0 to 90°. Azimuth adjustment is ±90° and divided into three 120° ranges with 30° overlap. Follow the subsequent procedures for proper installation of tripod ground mount assembly.

All ground mount hardware is type A-325. Lubricate all A325 bolt threads with supplied stick wax. Note: Do not tighten hardware until ground mount installation is complete unless otherwise instructed.

Attach 200056 and 200057 supports to upper portion of 201408 beam assembly as shown in Figure 3.

•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4 in (57 mm) hardware

Figure 3

Raise 201408 azimuth beam assembly and attach to front foundation pad as shown in Figure 4.

•Use 7/8 in. flatwashers and hex nuts

Note: Hex nuts and flatwashers supplied with 201630 anchor bolt kit

Figure 4

12 Installation Procedures