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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9497B-20 Ku-Band TVRO
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7.6. Antenna Stowing Procedure
WARNING: Antenna Pedestal must be properly restrained (stowed) to
prevent damage to wire rope isolators, isolator springs and/or antenna pedestal
mechanism during underway conditions when power is removed from the
antenna assembly.
The normal operating condition for the Sea Tel Antenna system is to remain powered up at all times. This ensures
that the antenna remains actively stabilized to prevent physical damage to the antenna pedestal and reduce
condensation and moisture in the radome to prevent corrosion. If, for some reason, the antenna must be powered
down during underway transits, it should be secured with nylon straps regardless of sea conditions to prevent damage
to the antenna system. Refer to the procedure below to secure the antenna pedestal.
Equipment & Hardware needed:
• Two (2) ½-13 x 2-inch Stainless Steel bolts.
• Two (2) Nylon straps with ratchet mechanism. Nylon straps must be rated to 300 lbs. Working load
capacity and 900 lbs. Max rated capacity.
Stowing procedure:
1. Point the antenna to Zenith, (90 degree elevation angle),
straight up.
2. Install one (1) ½-13 x 2-inch bolt into the inside of each
elevation beam as shown in Figure 1.