Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna manual Mount Unpacking Assembly Using a Crane

Mount

Unpacking

Assembly (Using a Crane)

The elevation/azimuth mount design simplifies installation, minimizes foundation require- ments, and enables horizon-to-horizon coverage from any worldwide location. The ground mount assembly enables 180 degree positioning for selected azimuth viewing. Azimuth range coverage is plus or minus 90 degrees, divided into three 120 degree continuous ranges with a 30 degree overlap. Elevation adjustment is continuous from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

After ensuring that the foundation has been properly prepared, the ground mount assembly process may begin.

The pedestal ground mount assembly arrives in a packaged wooden crate as shown in Figure 3-2 below. The mount can be positioned manually or by using a crane; however, Andrew recommends that this procedure be performed using a crane to ensure speed and ease of installation.

Figure 3-2: Crate Unpacking

As stated previously, the pedestal ground mount installation process can be conducted manually or by using a crane. The following steps provide the necessary procedures for installing the ground mount assembly using a crane.

16 Installation Procedures