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SteppIR DB18 Yagi - User Manual

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EA3PW
DB18 Yagi
Assembly Manual
REV 10.2
02/25/2014
2112 116th Ave NE #1-5, Bellevue, WA 98004 Tel: 425.453.1910 email: sales@steppir.com
This assembly manual is intended to be
printed in full COLOR. If the manual is
printed in black and white, many im-
portant details could be lost.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Preamble

Antenna Specifications

Details of the DB18 Yagi antenna's technical specifications.

Getting Started Advice

Guidance on what to do while waiting for delivery and upon arrival.

Parts Checklist

Comprehensive list of all parts included with the antenna kit.

Assembly Notes

Important considerations and tips before beginning antenna assembly.

Stainless Steel Galling

Explanation of stainless steel fastener galling and prevention methods.

Boom Assembly

Boom Layout and Bolt Detail

Instructions for assembling boom sections and bolt configurations.

Connecting the EZ-Eyebolt

Procedure for attaching the EZ-Eyebolt system to the boom.

Mounting the Boom to the Mast Plate

Mast Plate Overview and Preparation

Explains the EZ-Eye system and prepares the mast plate.

Attaching the Boom to the Mast Plate

Step-by-step guide to connect the assembled boom to the mast plate.

Mounting the EHUs on the Boom

EHU Placement on Boom

Details on positioning Element Housing Units (EHUs) on the boom.

EHU Center-to-Center Spacing

Measurements for correct spacing of EHUs on the boom.

EHU Wiring Overview

Explains the different EHU types and their wiring differences.

Director EHU Assembly

Drawing and instructions for assembling the Director EHU.

Driven Element EHU Assembly

Drawing and instructions for assembling the Driven Element EHU.

Reflector EHU Assembly

Drawing and instructions for assembling the Reflector EHU.

Coax Switch Housing

Mounting the Coax Switch Housing Assembly

Steps for installing the coax switch housing assembly.

Coax Switch Wiring

Details on connecting the coax switch according to the diagram.

Sealing & Securing Coax Switch Housing

Instructions for sealing and securing the coax switch enclosure.

Attaching Coax Jumpers and Feed Line

Routing and connecting coax jumpers and the main feed line.

Wiring the Connector Junction Box

Mounting the Connector Junction Box

Steps for mounting the central wiring junction box onto the boom.

Wiring the Connector Junction Box

Connecting various cables to the junction box terminals.

Connecting Control Cable to dSub Field Splice

Procedure for connecting the control cable using a dSub splice.

Wiring Test

Performing electrical tests to verify correct wiring and function.

Element Support Tube (EST) Preparation

Prepare Telescoping Poles for Loops

Steps to trim and prepare telescoping poles for loop elements.

Attach Sweep Couplers to Sweep Tubes

How to attach the sweep couplers to the plastic sweep tubes.

Attach Fiberglass Poles to Sweeps

Connecting the fiberglass telescoping poles to the sweep couplers.

Attach Foam Plugs to Non-Loop Poles

Installing foam plug housings onto non-loop telescoping poles.

Attach the Elements to the EHUs

Prepare CPVC Inner-Guide Tube & Diverter Cone

Preparing the CPVC inner-guide tube and diverter cone assembly.

Securing the Element Support Tube (EST) to the EHU

Attaching the prepared element support tubes to the EHUs.

Optional 40;30 Loop Truss Kit

Installing the Truss Support Mast

Instructions for mounting the support mast for the optional truss.

Attach the Truss Couplers

Attaching the truss couplers to the telescoping poles.

Routing the Dacron Truss Cord

Guide on threading and securing the Dacron cord for the truss.

Optional 6 m Passive Element Kit

Preparing the 6 m Passive Element

Steps to prepare the optional 6m passive element.

Mounting the 6 m Passive Element

Instructions for attaching the 6m passive element to the boom.

Installing the Optional Boom Truss

Installing the Boom Truss Support

Mounting the main support mast for the boom truss.

Phillystran Truss Installation

Detailed steps for installing the Phillystran truss cables.

Secure Cables & Mount DB18 on Tower Mast

Securing Cables onto the Boom

Final steps for securing all antenna cables to the boom.

Mount the DB18 onto the Tower Mast

Critical instructions for attaching the antenna to the tower mast.

Troubleshooting the DB18 Yagi

Troubleshooting Tips

General advice and specific steps for resolving antenna issues.

SteppIR Antennas Limited Product Warranty

SteppIR Contact Information

SteppIR DB18 Yagi Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSteppIR
ModelDB18 Yagi
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

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