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4.5m Earth Station Antenna Assembly, Installation, Operations, & Maintenance Manual Document# OM45P – Revision J ASC Signal Corporation CA

OM45P_Rev J Page 9 of 28 1.2 A-325 Tensioning Procedure Throughout the installation instructions set forth in this manual, there will be reference

OM45P_Rev J Page 10 of 28 1.3 Foundation Preparation Before beginning the installation process on the ground mount assembly, ensure that the found

OM45P_Rev J Page 11 of 28 2.0 Mount & Antenna Assembly Procedures These sections provide the basic sequence and tips for the assembly of vario

OM45P_Rev J Page 12 of 28 2.2 General Subreflector Alignment Guidelines The primary goal of Subreflector alignment is for the Subreflector to be p

OM45P_Rev J Page 13 of 28 3.0 Operation After completing the assembly of the antenna, the 4.5m ESA is ready to become operational. To operate the

OM45P_Rev J Page 14 of 28 Step 2 of 9: With the antenna positioned in Azimuth, with the transponder signal maximized, follow the same procedure as

OM45P_Rev J Page 15 of 28 Figure 3-4: Polarization at 45 Degrees from Optimum Setting Step 9 of 9: With all 24 transponder signals of approximate

OM45P_Rev J Page 16 of 28 3.2 Subreflector Adjustment After the satellite has been acquired and testing has taken place with the Spectrum Analyzer

OM45P_Rev J Page 17 of 28 4.0 Preventive Maintenance These sections contain periodic preventative maintenance instructions for the 4.5m Earth Stat

OM45P_Rev J Page 18 of 28 CAUTION: Allowing the antenna to continue to operate after damage or discrepancies have been noted during inspection may

OM45P_Rev J Page 1 of 28 © 2013-14 ASC Signal Corporation All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, stored in a

OM45P_Rev J Page 19 of 28  Visually inspect all mechanical parts for freedom of operation with no misalignment, binding, or interference. Check al

OM45P_Rev J Page 20 of 28 4.3.3 Lubrication For long life and trouble-free operation be certain not to extend the lubrication schedule beyond the f

OM45P_Rev J Page 21 of 28 Table 4.1: Lubrication Chart Lube Pt. # Components to be Lubricated Frequency (Months) 1 3 Type of Servi

OM45P_Rev J Page 22 of 28 Figure 4-1: High-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points

OM45P_Rev J Page 23 of 28 Figure 4-2: Medium-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points

OM45P_Rev J Page 24 of 28 4.4 Site Acceptance Test Procedure Once the installation procedure has been completed, and prior to turning over the sy

OM45P_Rev J Page 25 of 28 5.0 Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting The following sections will offer information, instructions, and guidel

OM45P_Rev J Page 26 of 28 5.2.4 Prepping & Painting Galvanized Surfaces  Remove all loose paint or rust using a scraper, wire brush, or sandin

OM45P_Rev J Page 27 of 28 Figure 5-1: Jac/Jack Anti-Backlash Procedure 5.4 Maintenance Kits The below table provides descriptions of and ASC Si

OM45P_Rev J Page 28 of 28 APPENDIX: Equipment Issues & Technical Support REPORTING EQUIPMENT LOSS OR DAMAGE If you find equipment was damaged

OM45P_Rev J Page 2 of 28 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual 4 I.I Purpose & Overview 4 I.II Description 4 I.III

OM45P_Rev J Page 3 of 28 List of Figures Figure 1-1a: Bolts Shorter than 4 Diameters 9 Figure 1-1b: Bolts Longer than 4 Diameters 9 Figure 1-2:

OM45P_Rev J Page 4 of 28 INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual I.I Purpose & Overview PURPOSE The scope of this manual is intended to provide

OM45P_Rev J Page 5 of 28 installation purposes. I.III Miscellaneous Notices Proprietary Information The technical data contained herein is propri

OM45P_Rev J Page 6 of 28 The following safety symbols and terms may be used in this manual: Les symbols et les termes suivants de sûreté peuvant êt

OM45P_Rev J Page 7 of 28 I.VII Things to Never Do  NEVER touch circuits or reach into an enclosure until the disconnection of power and absence

OM45P_Rev J Page 8 of 28 1.0 Recommended Tools & Foundation Preparation The following sections will offer you with information related to prep