TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
2.0 ANTENNA COMPONENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS ................................................2
2.1 Pedestal Assembly ..........................................................................................................2
2.2 Reflector Assembly..........................................................................................................2
2.3 Elevation Drive Assembly ................................................................................................3
2.4 Azimuth Drive Assembly..................................................................................................3
2.5 Polarization Drive Assembly ............................................................................................3
2.6 Couplings.........................................................................................................................3
2.7 Limit Switches..................................................................................................................4
2.8 Angular Position Indication ..............................................................................................4
2.9 Reflector Backup Structure..............................................................................................4
2.10 Reflector Panels...............................................................................................................4
2.11 Subreflector Support Assembly........................................................................................4
2.12 Manual Operation of Drive Assemblies ............................................................................5
2.13 Azimuth Jack Assembly Repositioning Procedure ...........................................................5
2.14 Material Finishes ..............................................................................................................6
3.0 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES ......................7
3.1 Pedestal/Reflector Assembly Protective Finish ...............................................................7
3.2 Assembly Hardware.........................................................................................................8
3.3 Foundation Anchor Bolts (and other Galvanized Steel)...................................................9
3.4 Lubrication Schedule .......................................................................................................9
3.5 Jacks and Gearboxes ......................................................................................................9
3.6 Bearing Lubrication........................................................................................................10
3.7 Elevation Axis Bearings .................................................................................................10
3.8 Azimuth Axis Bearings...................................................................................................10
3.9 Drive Assembly Bearings...............................................................................................10
3.10 Lightning Protection........................................................................................................13
3.11 Rod End Anti-Rotation Screw Adjustment......................................................................13
4.0 OPERATION..................................................................................................................15
4.1 Electrical Installation and Operation ..............................................................................15
5.0 WARRANTY..................................................................................................................16
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