Global Skyware 9013 - Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the user should perform a
periodic inspecon every 6 months or following any severe weather event, As a minimum the following items should be
inspected.
1. Installaon Mount
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check integrity of anchor bolts or hardware securing mount to the building or foundaons
Check ballast of Non-Penetrang Roof Mounts - cracked or broken blocks must be replaced.
Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed
2. Antenna Back Structure or Az/El Mount
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check for signs of structural damage such as bending or cracking
Check hardware and stuctural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed
3. Reector
Check intergrity of bolts securing reector to back structure or az/el mount. Tighten any loose hardware.
Check for signs of damage such as cracking. Inspect reector face for impact damage.
Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.
4. Feed Support Structure
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
C h e c k f o r s i g n s o f s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e s u c h a s b e n d i n g . C h e c k h a r d w a r e a n d s t u c t u r a l m e m b e r s f o r s i g n s o f c o r r o s i o n -
repair or replace as needed
5. Feed & RF Components
Check for loose hardware - ghten if necessary.
Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.
Check feed lens or window for damage or signs of leaking.
Check waveguide connecons between feed and RF electronics
6. Electrical
Check for loose cables and connectors - ghten if necessary
Check for ght grounding connecons
Check cables for weathering or cracks
4.2 PERIODIC INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
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