Hughes AN4-074-DF Installing the fine elevation pointing tool, The fine elevation pointing tool

Installing the fine elevation pointing tool

The fine elevation pointing tool (Figure 18) consists of a long elevation adjustment bolt with a clamp on one end and a flange on the other end. The clamp and flange attach to the Az/El cap as shown in Figure 18.

Flange

Flange bolts and nuts (2 sets)

Elevation adjustment nuts (2). Do not remove.

Elevation adjustment bolt

Do not remove this nut and bolt.

Clamp

Clamp bolt with nut on opposite end

Figure 18: The fine elevation pointing tool

Install the fine elevation pointing tool as follows:

1.Align the two clamp bolt holes with the holes at the base of the elevation cap.

2.Use a 1/2-in. wrench to install the elevation clamp bolt and nut.

3.Swing the flange so the two bolts on its wide side align with the installation holes on the Az/El cap.

4.Insert the flange bolts in the holes and use a 1/2-in. wrench to secure them using the flange bolt nuts.

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