2INSTALLATION

1.Making sure each antenna element is correctly oriented, fix each with its nut. Write the corresponding arm number on each coaxial cable, using a magic marker. (When connecting with the coaxial cables from the processor unit it is necessary to match correct antenna element number with coaxial cable color.)

Arm [1]

1

Arm [2]

2

Arm [3]

3

2.Temporarily fix the pedestal and support plate to the antenna mast as shown in the illustration below. (The pedestal and support plate will be welded to the antenna mast after confirming that the installation site is suitable, following paragraph 2.6.)

Note: If U-bolts are used to temporarily fix the pedestal and support plate, DO NOT overtighten them – overtightening may deform the pedestal.

BOW

PEDESTAL

Clamp

Support Plate

Antenna Mast (Local supply

(f50 mm or more)

How to temporarily fix the support plate and pedestal to the antenna mast

3. Set the antenna unit to the pedestal.

3

Flat Washer

Spring Washer

Nut

2

1

Coaxial Cable Identification

 

 

Arm [1]: 1

 

Arm [2]: 2

 

Arm [3]: 3

Fixing antenna unit to pedestal

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Furuno SC-50 manual Fixing antenna unit to pedestal