INSTALLATION &ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.8m Commercial Antenna TxRxKing Post Mount

ANTENNA SYSTEMS

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This PATRIOT ANTENNA equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship undernormal use and service. PATRIOT ANTENNA shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge, or at itsoption, refund the purchase price, if the equipment is returned to PATRIOT ANTENNA not more than twelve (12)months after shipment. Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at cost of PA-TRIOT ANTENNA except PATRIOT ANTENNA shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid.

This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect itsstability or durability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. This Warranty does not coverequipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice, storms, lightning,or other natural occurrences over which PATRIOT ANTENNA has no control, and this Warranty shall not apply toequipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished byPATRIOT ANTENNA.

Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to PATRIOT ANTENNAimmediately upon failure. Non-compliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty inwhole or in part.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATIONTO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. PATRIOT ANTENNA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TOASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY AND PATRIOT ANTENNA NEITHERASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANYOTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR PROVIDED.

IN NO EVENT SHALL PATRIOT ANTENNA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTER-RUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.

In no event shall PATRIOT ANTENNA be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of theequipment.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

PATRIOT ANTENNA has the right to void the warranty when the antenna is installed by someone other then acertified installer.

LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY

Patriot Antenna Systems704 North Clark StreetAlbion, MI 49224 USA Tel: (517)629-5990Fax: (517)629-6690

E-mail: info@sepatriot.com

Product Serial Number- _________________Date Purchased- ____________

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Thank you for purchasing your Patriot Commercial Antenna. We trust that you will findthis to be a well designed product that will provide many years of reliable service.This manual will help you to know the tools and proper installation of the product.Please check, read and understand the content of this manual before beginning yourantenna installation.

Identify and verify that all parts have been received by comparing packaged contentswith the Hardware List below.

Record the serial number of the unit on page 2 for future reference and read thewarranty information. The serial number can be found on the antenna hub.

2– Adjustable wrenches (12” or larger)1– Drive Socket set (through 3/4”)1– Combination wrench set through 1-1/4”1- 2” combination wrench

Hardware Table

Tools Required

Other

1- Pre-installed cement foundation with anchor studs. (not included)1- Feed Cover (Sold seperately)

3- 5/16” tapered alignment tool or equal1- 8’ step ladder1- allen socket set1- level1- tape measure2- pocket aprons for hardware, tools

No.___Description____ _____ Qty_14 Hub angle to Hub pack 115 Radial Beam to Hub pack 116 Petal to Radial Beam pack 117 Ouboard Skirt pack 118 Feed Strut Bottom pack 119 Feed Strut Top pack 120 Center Cover pack 121 Extra Hardware pack 122 Rect. Feed Strut pack 1

(used for multi-beam applications or for Motorized feed)24 Base Plate Washers 4

*We include 1 can of matching touch-up paintfor your convenience.

No. Description Qty1 3.8m Hub2 Hub Angles3 3.8m Radial Beams4 3.8m Petals5 3.8m Outboard Skirts6 Center Cover with back brace7 3.8m Feed Struts8 3.8m Outboard Feed Angles9 Back Braces1011 King Post Assembly12 Turnbuckle Assembly13 *TxRx Feed Assembly

116161616144161111

Threaded Rod (az. lockdown)

* TxRx Feed Assembly (optional)

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KingPost Foundation

Foundation Requirements & Specifications:

• Concrete: 3000 psi at 28 days, poured against undistrurbed soil (Allow concrete 24 hour set time before installation of antenna)• Soil Bearing Capacity > 2000 psf.• Ground the Antenna to meet applicable local Codes.

Bolt & Template Kit(Optional)• (2) 24” x 24” Templates• (4) 32” x 1 1/2” Threaded Rods• (8) 1 1/2” Washers + Nuts

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Note:The AzEl Fixed King Post mount is designed to have a total arc coverage of 132 degrees. Thepad bolts must be placed in the concrete to allow coverage of the desired portion of the satellitearc. Please consult a satellite chart, software program or a qualified consultant for compasssetting to point the king post bolt template.

*Dual Axis Motorized King Post has approximately 116 degree of travel depending on theactuators used.

Hubassembly

AzimuthLock down

ElevationTurnbuckle

KingPost

Elevdetail

Higherattachment

Lowerattachment BASE PLATE WASHER

(See page 8 forHub Angle directions)

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Mount Assembly- Fixed

2. Assemble the Azimuth Lock downthreaded rod to the main post clevisdouble nutting it with the pre-assembledwashers and nuts. Attach the thru-holeend to the A-frame attachment details.Snug the Lock down bar hardware sothe Hub assembly can be safely placed.

3. With 2 helpers place the Hub assem-bly in the zenith (bird bath) position ontop of the King Post A-frame as shownusing the preassembled hardware inplace on the A-frame. (Note the positionof the Elevation detail!)

4. Assemble the elevation Turnbuckle asshown, and adjust it to position the Hubassembly in the upward “bird bath” position.

NOTE: Attach turnbuckle to either thehigher or lower attachment based onyour elevation requirements.

1. With one set of nuts and washers in place on the pre-installed foundation studs, place theKing Post assembly onto the foundation sliding the bottom plate on to the threaded studspointing the “A-frame” assembly of the mount in the desired direction- south in the northernhemisphere, north in the southern hemisphere. (see Note on page 4 regarding stud installation).

Tighten the nuts so that the square tube mast is relatively plumb. (Make sure to use base platewashers as pictured below.)

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Mount Assembly- Motorized

1. With one set of nuts and washers in placeon the foundation studs, place the King Postassembly onto the foundation sliding thebottom plate on to the threaded studs pointingthe “A-frame” assembly of the mount in thedesired direction- south in the northernhemisphere, north in the southern hemisphere,plus the degree of rotation needed to track thearc.Tighten the nuts so that the square tube mastis relatively plumb.

2. Assemble the azimuth actuator to the mainpost and A-frame locking it into a steadyposition so the Hub assembly can be safelyplaced.

3. With 2 helpers place the hub assembly inthe zenith (bird bath) position on top of theKing Post A-frame as shown using thepreassembled hardware in place on the A-frame. (Note the position of the Elevationdetail!)

4. Assemble the elevation actuator as shown,and adjust it to position the Hub assembly inthe upward “bird bath” position.

Hub

KingPost

NOTE: Attach turnbuckle to either the higheror lower attachment based on your elevation requirements.

Higherattachment

Lowerattachment

ElevationActuator

U-BoltBushing

mufflerbracket

AzimuthActuator

Overlap

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Reflector Assembly

1. Install the Radial Beams to the Hub Angles which are pre-installed to the hub, using hard-ware labeled- Radial Beam to Hub. Use 3 bolts, 6 washers, and 3 nuts per. Tighten thishardware as it is installed.NOTE: Be sure to place the Radial Beam on the outside of the Hub angle as shown.

2. Now install all of the Outboard Skirts on the end of the Radial Beams (bent edge down) usinghardware labeled Outboard Skirt. Leave this hardware loose.NOTE: One end has a formed “overlap”. Place this end on the outside.

Radial Beamto outside ofHub Angle

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Tightening Procedure- Important!

4. Starting at the Hub tighten all hardware by working outward 1 circular row at a time.

5. When all petals are tight put in the remaining hardware from the Outboard Skirt pack. Atevery 4th Radial Beam/Outboard Skirt junction include an Outboard Feed Angle as you as-semble using hardware kit labeled- Feed Strut Bottom. Tighten hardware as you intall it.

NOTE: The 3 holes in Outboard Feed Angle should be aligned with the 3 holes in Outboard Skirt.See view on page 8.

Petal

NOTE:Radial Beam betweenpanel flanges!

3. Set in two Panels into the Radial Beams. The Radial Beams must be between the flangesof both Panels (see drawing below) using three tapered alignment tools (not included). Insertan alignment tool in the second hole from the Hub. Insert the second alignment tool in the 5thhole from the Hub. Next use the third alignment tool to make sure the Panel Flanges that arelaying inside of the Hub are even, this will help in the alignment of the holes on the RadialBeams and Panels. Now you are ready to put the 3/8” bolt into the first hole which is known asthe Master Gauge Hole. Carefully draw it thru both the Radial Beams and The Panelwithout compromising the hole. This is very crucial to have a good parabolic shape. Nextinsert the alignment tool that was in the second hole from the Hub into the the third hole fromthe Hub and insert a 3/8” bolt thru the second hole and put on a washer and nut. Hand tighten.Continue installing the remaining Panels using this method. Leave all hardware loose at thistime.

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Feed Support Assembly- Standard

1. Place the Feed Struts in place with thestraight end assembled to the Outboard FeedAngles at the edge of the dish. Use Feed StrutTop pack hardware.

2. Assemble the Feed Scaler to the anglebrackets as shown using 1/4” hardware. Thenassemble the feed scalar to the Feed Strutsusing 5/16 hardware.

NOTE: The 4 slotted holes provide skew adjustment setting

3. Check Focal Distance- 1.57m (62.625”)

TxRx Feed

FeedAngle

FeedStruts

FeedAngles

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Back Brace Assembly(High Wind)

1. Assemble the Back Braces to the back of the Radial Beams as shown. Use 5/16” hardware from theBack Brace pack- 1 bolt, 2 washers, 1 nut per.

Back Brace

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The antenna assembly is now complete. Now lower the antenna out of the “bird bath” position.To adjust the antenna toward the selected satellite you must first know its elevation angle abovehorizon. This will be the reference angle for the face of the antenna. Using an inclinometer onthe face of the antenna pre-adjust the desired angle. Knowing the azimuth angle of the satellitefrom due south roughly aim the antenna in that direction. With the LNB connected to the propersight-in equipment the antenna can be accurately adjusted to the satellite signal. Tighten allhardware.

Installation is complete.

With a helper place the center plate in place in the center of the opening of the panels usinghardware from Center Plate pack. From behind place the back brace through the hub centeracross the hub opening. Tighten the nut on the bolt being careful not to overtighten which couldcrush the petals.NOTE: If you need to climb into the dish be sure to place your feet along the Radial Beams andnot into the center areas of a panel!

CenterPlate

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Windload Information

Windload Imposed at 100-125 mph

100 mph Wind VelocityWind Force on Front of Dish - 3,794 lbs

Stress of 6” schedule 40 pipe - 31,509 psi

Stress of 6” schedule 80 pipe - 21,953 psi

120 mph Wind VelocityWind Force on Front of Dish - 5,462 lbs

Stress of 6” schedule 40 pipe - 45,374 psi

Stress of 6” schedule 80 pipe - 31,612 psi

125 mph Wind VelocityWind Force on Front of Dish - 5,927 lbs

Stress of 6” schedule 40 pipe - 49,233 psi

Stress of 6” schedule 80 pipe - 34,302 psi

Note: For Windloads in excess of 80 mph onnon-motorized installs, we recommend using

dual lock down bars for stability (not sup-plied).

NOTES:

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704 North Clark StreetAlbion, MI 49224 USA

Toll free: (800)470-3510 Tel: (517)629-5990Fax: (517)629-6690

E-mail: info@sepatriot.comWeb site: www.sepatriot.com

Specifications

Electrical C-Band Ku-Band

MechanicalAntenna Size 3.8m (12’5”)Focal Distance 1.57m (62.625”)F/D .413Operational Wind 50mphSurvival Wind 125mphOperational Temp -40 to 140 FRain Operational = 1/2in./hr

Survival = 3in./hrIce 1 in. Radial -or-

1/2 in. + 60mph windWeight Reflector- 590 lbs.

Mount- 680 lbs.

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ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Gain 41.7 dBi 51.8 dBiEfficiency 60.2% 72%Noise Temp. (20 degree elev) 30K 25K

(30 degree elev) 25K 21K3dB Beamwidth 1.3Deg .45DegAvg 1st Side Lobe -23dB -23dBCross Polarization -35dB -35dBVSWR (max) 1.3:1 1.3:12 Degree discrimination 22.5dB 22.5dB