Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna manual Reflector-to-MountAssembly Using a Crane Step

Reflector-to-Mount Assembly

Using a Crane

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Step 2

The reflector can be installed on the mount manually or by using a crane. However, Andrew recommends that this procedure be performed using a crane.

The following steps provide the procedure for installing the reflector to the mount using a crane.

Route a sling through the upper holes in the reflector torsion box assembly, and connect the ends using a 5/8 inch shackle as shown in Figure 3-42.

NOTE: If using a steel sling, install foam pad protection in the upper reflector torsion box holes under the sling to avoid disfiguration of the reflector.

Figure 3-42: Sling Placement

Route two rope tag lines through two consecutive holes in the torsion box assembly to be used as guides when the reflector is lifted with a crane.

Figure 3-43: Safety Rope Tag Lines

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