Splice Strip and Mounting Ring

Hardware Tapered M6 x 1.0 (25 mm) Location Bolts, Washers for Mounting Ring Attachment Only, and Lock Nuts

Joint

Plates

Splice Strip

Seal Seam All

Around Ring

Mounting Ring

Tabs

Red Line

Match Marks

Serial No.

(On Joint Plates)

Joint Plate Hardware

Step 6

(2) 0.31 x 1.25 (32 mm) Socket Head Shoulder Bolts

Serial No. (7) 0.31 x 1.25 (32 mm) Bolts Plus Flat Washers,

Lock Washers and Nuts

Figure 3-33c: Alignment Bolt Insertions

Figure 3-33d: Alignment Bolt Insertions

Tighten the hardware if the seam is correct starting from the center and working towards the outside of the reflector. Before tightening hardware, verify that the reflector seam gap is even along its length. Push from both directions of the seam if necessary.

NOTE: The installer positioned inside the reflector must hold the bolt head with a wrench, while the nut on the outside is tightened.

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Installation Procedures

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Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna manual 33c Alignment Bolt Insertions