SteppIR BigIR - User Manual

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BigIR Antenna
Assembly Manual
REV 5.24 10/23/2023

Summary

STEPPIR-WHY COMPROMISE?

PREPARING FOR ASSEMBLY

ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS

ANTENNA OVERVIEW

PARTS CHECKLIST

VERTICAL MOUNTING POST OVERVIEW

EHU OVERVIEW

WIRING;EHU;COIL ASSEMBLY

Section 1.1: Wiring the EHU

Steps for wiring the EHU, skipping if pre-wired.

Section 1.2: EHU assembly

Detailed steps for assembling the EHU unit.

Section 1.3: High wind kit assembly

Instructions for high wind kit assembly.

Section 1.3: 80 m Base Coil Installation

Steps for installing the 80m base coil.

Section 1.4: 80 m Base Coil Wiring

Wiring instructions for the 80m base loading coil.

Section 1.5: Preparing the control cable

Steps to prepare the control cable for wiring.

Section 1.6: Connecting control cable to DB25 Splice

Connecting the control cable to the DB25 field splice.

Section 1.7: BigIR Wiring Diagram

Wiring diagram for the BigIR antenna.

EHU;COIL WIRING TESTS

Section 2.1: BigIR Resistance Test

Mandatory test for BigIR resistance values.

Section 2.2: BigIR Open Circuit Test

Mandatory test for open circuits in the BigIR wiring.

Section 2.3: EHU mechanical test

Mandatory mechanical test for the EHU unit.

PREPARE THE TELESCOPING POLE

Section 3.1: Prepare the telescoping pole

Steps to prepare the telescoping pole for assembly.

Section 3.2: Install the rain cap assembly

Instructions for installing the rain cap assembly on the pole tip.

PREPARE THE CPVC LINER

Section 4.1: Assemble CPVC liner sections

Steps to assemble the CPVC liner sections.

PREPARE THE EST EXTENSION ASSEMBLY

Section 5.0: EST Overview

Overview of the EST extension components.

Section 5.1: Staging the EST Extensions

Steps for staging EST extensions with O-rings and heat shrink.

Section 5.2: Assembling the EST Extensions

Steps for assembling EST extensions using heat shrink and hose clamps.

Section 5.3: Installing guy kits

Instructions for installing guy kits for wind rating.

MOUNTING THE BIGIR

Section 6.2: Mount BigIR EHU assembly

Steps to mount the EHU assembly onto the vertical mounting post.

Section 6.3: Install CPVC;EST extension assembly

Steps to install the CPVC/EST extension assembly.

COUNTERPOISE;RADIAL SYSTEM OVERVIEW

PTT LOCKOUT TUNING RELAY (INCLUDED)

OPTIONAL 1:1 BALUN

OPTIONAL VOLTAGE;SURGE SUPPRESSOR

HOW TO TUNE YOUR VERTICAL (MANDATORY)

5 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

SteppIR BigIR Specifications