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Mating the Vertical Sections to the SAF-T-TILT™ Base
Note: Sawhorses or ladders should be used to support the vertical sections during
assembly with the SAF-T-TILT™ Base and whenever the vertical is tilted down. As
shown in Figure 12.
When the upper element sections are assembled together install the black vinyl cap in place at the
top of the smallest element section.
Figure 11 - SAF-T-TILT™ Tilt Action
1. Loosen the two large bolts just enough to allow movement. 1/2 turn or so should be
sufficient.
2. Raise the base section up to move the upper bolt out of the safety channel.
3. Slightly tilt until the bolt slides off of the tilt base, which will;
4. Allow the bottom bolt to slide to the bottom of the lower safety channel. You can then lower
the antenna as needed. Remember to support the antenna when tilted down. Do not allow the
antenna to rest on the ground without support. Doing so may bend the vertical antenna
elements. The antenna will normally bend when raising or lowering, but this temporary
bending will not be permanent.
Figure 12 - Supporting a lowered antenna
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