Note
It is vitally important to ensure that the weather seal gasket is not damaged or
otherwise compromised. A faulty weather seal can lead to potential node problems in the
future.
Figure 4.21
Bolt Tightening
Sequence
2.
Inspect the weather seal gasket and RF gasket before closing the lid (Figure 2.3 on page
2-3). If either gasket is damaged, repair or replace it before closing the lid.
3.
Close the lid, being careful not to pinch any cables between the lid and the base. Using a
½-inch wrench, snug (but don’t tighten) the eight housing bolts in the order shown in
Figure 4.21. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bolts to 10 foot-pounds (13.5
newton-meters).
The sequence numbers are cast in the lid surface for your convenience. This tightening
sequence prevents warping the housing and ensures a good weather and RF seal.
4.
Replace all test point access plugs and torque them to 3 foot-pounds (4 newton-meters) to
ensure an adequate weather and RFI seal.
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