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2.14 Material Finishes
2.14.1 Reflector panels
All aluminum materials have been cleaned, acid-dipped, and neutralized. The face of all
the reflector panels have a coat of flat white heat diffusing paint. For field touch-up of the
reflector surface refer to the following maintenance section starting on Page 3-1.
WARNING! HIGH GLOSS OR SEMI-GLOSS PAINT SHALL NOT BE USED ON
REFLECTOR PANEL FACE OR SUBREFLECTOR SURFACE.
2.14.2 Steel Structure
The steel structure of the VertexRSI KINGPOST PEDESTAL ANTENNA includes the
following:
a. Kingpost pedestal: Hot dip galvanized
b. Rear support legs: Hot dip galvanized
c. Jack drive assemblies: Primed and painted silver
d. Reflector backup structure: Hot dip galvanized
e. Ladders and platforms: Hot dip galvanized
2.14.3 Finish Options
As an option, some parts of the antenna structure may be painted after hot dip
galvanizing or painted with site specific colors. If any discrepancies occur that are not
specifically covered in the accompanying documentation or questions about a particular
finish arise, you may contact General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies Customer
Service.
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