Andrew 7.6-Meter ESA manual Tripod Ground Mount Assembly Azimuth Beam Assembly Step Step Step

Tripod Ground Mount Assembly

Azimuth Beam Assembly

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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

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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

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12 Installation Procedures