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3. 2504 8 EL 5 5 3 Su 1 f GR www cobham com patriot System Overall Dimensions TXINT 380TRL 1 8 STOWED 195 3 8 4964 DEPLOYED www cobham com patriot 1 0 System Set up Procedure Warning Extreme care must be taken for this setup procedure to avoid bodily injury and or equipment damage 1 1 Site Selection Choose a site which is as level as possible and position the trailer rearward end facing as closely toward the satellite of choice as possible NOTE The mount structure has a range of 90 degrees in azimuth but the stability will be improved against wind forces when the antenna is pointed in line with the trailer Locate trailer in this orientation www cobham com patriot 9 Install the Feed Pallet Assembly with the desired Feed System and connect all applicable Remove the Feed Pallet Assembly from its nested position in the Feed amp Utility Container cables Locate Feed Pallet using pins on plate bottom and secure in place with latches 1 2 Install Feed DETAIL A 10 www cobham com patriot 1 3 Leveling the trailer Deploy the four Outrigger Jack Assemblies by removing the pin to allow them to swing out into position then re insert pin fig 1 3a Adjust each of the stabilizing jacks to level the trailer using the bulls eye Bubble Level on the mount pedestal as a reference Once the outrigger jacks are d
4. 8 0 Preservation of Component Parts 8 1 Aluminum Parts 8 2 Painted and Galvanized Steel surfaces 8 3 Plastic Parts 9 0 Lubrication 9 1 General Lubrication comments 9 2 Elevation Jack 9 3 Motor Gearbox Housing Fill and Drain instructions 9 4 Drive Chain Lubrication Requirements 9 5 Lubrication Schedule 10 0 Specifications www cobham com patriot Back Cover COBHAM LIMITED TWELVE 12 MONTH WARRANTY This COBHAM SATCOM Patriot product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Patriot antenna products shall repair or replace defective equipment at no charge or at its option refund the purchase price if the equipment is returned to Patriot products not more than twelve 12 months after shipment Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at cost of COBHAM SATCOM Patriot product except Patriot product 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 its stability or durability or which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident This Warranty does not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind ice storms lightning or other nat
5. 0 Feed Stowing Procedure With the Reflector Panels and Radial Beams dis assembled from the hub and stored initiate the stow routine on the RCI3000 series controller Disconnect the Feed Pallet Assembly from the Feed Support structure undoing the latches and storing the feed system in the Feed amp Utility Container All cable ends should be secured with proper terminations for weather tight protection during transport 5 0 Towing Caution Be sure the front trailer jack is contacting the ground before raising the outrigger jacks 5 1 When hooking the trailer to the tow vehicle position trailer tongue over ball hitch and carefully lower jack to engage hitch assembly Ensure that the trailer jack is fully retracted and tilted into its tow position before towing 5 2 The safety chains should be crossed under the tongue and connected to the tow vehicle The breakaway cable should be connected solidly to the frame or bumper of the tow vehicle with just enough slack to allow cornering 5 3 Hook up the electrical pin connector and check that all brake signal and turning lights are properly working www cobham com patriot 16 6 0 Periodic Preventive Maintenance 6 1 General This section contains periodic preventive maintenance procedures including cleaning lubrication and painting procedures deemed within the capabilities of the average station technician An operation checkout procedure provides an accurate indication of the overall ear
6. limit switches at the extremes of travel are functioning and that the hardware is tight Check the motors for signs of water intrusion Check the Elevation jack boot that it is properly secured and has no damage that may expose the jackscrew Minor repairs can be made with RTV After system operation remove feed system and visually inspect the feed window for dirt and the feed and feed window for distortion foreign object damage and environmental deterioration due to ice and snow dust rain hail and high winds etc which may cause electrical component and or structural deformation Check the cable attachment to the resolvers and the cable insulation for cuts cracking abrasion and other deterioration Check the resolvers for a secure mechanical attachment Visually inspect all mechanical parts for freedom of operation with no misalignment binding or interference Check all cabling for sufficient slack to prevent cable strain as well as adequate restraint to prevent abrasion or chaffing during antenna feed movement Check security of antenna mounting and interconnecting assembly hardware Replace rather than tighten any loose A 325 structural hardware The hardware distorts at initial installation and once loosened will not maintain the required high strength friction connection All other assembly and installation hardware should be tightened to its original torqued condition Use a thread locking compound when installing new ha
7. mechanical hardware electrical transducers Resolver amp potentiometers electrical cable digital analog electronic equipment electrical motors a microprocessor amp software algorithms The collaboration of all these components enables the 3 8m Offset Mobile Antenna System to deploy automatically track satellites amp stow the reflector The RC3000 Antenna Control Unit ACU is considered the central part of the 3 8m Offset Mobile Antenna control system providing an easy amp intuitive system user interface Complete information concerning the RC3000 Antenna Control Unit ACU operations is located in the RC3000 MOBILE ANTENNA CONTROLLER USER S MANUAL provided by RESEARCH CONCEPTS INC ANTENNA MODEOMENU 21 43 37 RC3000 ANTENNA CONTROLLER Figure 1 0 Front view of the RC3000 Antenna Control Unit ACU www cobham com patriot 24 SSvdNO9 92INONL91313 VNNALNV Sd9 1 100 YOLON SLNANI SLNANI aL N d nov LINN TOYLNOD LUA SAS O QUO JO 12019 16 4 NOILVZINV10d HOLON YALAWOILNALOd NOLLVZINV lOd Wuazisdv lod NOILVA3 13 YOLOW MOLS NOILVA3 I3 HOLIMS M3ATOS3H NOILVA3 13 HOL
8. 1 General Lubrication comments For long life and trouble free operation follow the guidelines recommended in Table 9 5 Lubrication Schedule The frequency should be shortened if the antenna is subjected to extensive use or an adverse environment high temperature extended periods of rainfall high humidity dust storms etc Any component or part should immediately be lubricated if during inspection or operation any abnormal noise or other than smooth motion is observed Use the recommended lubricants Prior to the application of lubricant to any parts use a clean cloth and or bristle brush and remove any old lubricant to prevent an excessive buildup Be certain to remove any protective caps and clean off each lubrication fitting prior to injecting fresh grease 9 2 Elevation Jack Periodically inspect lifting screw on jackscrew assembly to ensure adequate lubrication Loosen jackscrew boot clamps to expose the lifting screw assembly Fully extend jackscrew assembly being careful not to exceed the preset mechanical limits Brush a thin coating of Mobil SHC 32 grease on exposed lifting screw Replace boot and boot clamps If lifting screw is rusting remove existing lubricant with solvent and wire brush the area Rinse with solvent and apply fresh grease The elevation jack is equipped with two grease fittings Using a grease gun pump grease into the fitting until a slight amount of seepage shows where the screw exits the housing Periodically in
9. 3 8m Offset Mobile TXINT 380TRL Assembly Operation and Maintenance Manual The most important thing we build is trust 7 For further information please contact Cobham SATCOM land Systems Patriot Products 704 North Clark Street Albion Michigan 49224 USA Tel 01 517 629 5990 Fax 01 517 629 6690 satcom albioninfo cobham com www cobham com patriot Table of Contents Warranty Disclaimer Warnings and Cautions Introduction and Equipment Overview System Overall Dimensions 1 0 System Set up Procedure 1 1 Site Selection 8 1 2 Install Feed 9 1 3 Leveling the Trailer 10 1 4 Facilitating Assembly 11 1 5 Install Radial Beams 11 1 6 Install Inner Panels 12 1 7 Install Outer Panels 13 1 8 Acquire a Satellite 14 2 0 High Wind Stowing Procedure 3 0 Disassembly of the Reflector 4 0 Feed Stowing Procedure 5 0 TOWING cai 6 0 Periodic Preventive Maintenance 6 1 General 6 2 General Cleaning 6 3 Inspection and Preventive Maintenance 7 0 Hardware Tensioning Procedure
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11. IONAL CONNECTION NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED CONNECTOR TOWING VEHICLE www cobham com patriot 52 ww Wiring Instructions for Electronic Brake Controls Generic Wiring Diagram STOPLIGHT SWITCH CONNECT TO COLD SIDE VOLTAGE ONLY WHEN PEDAL IS PUSHED 20A OR 30A AUTO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER NOT SUPPLIED SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR 1989 91 FORD E AND F SERIES TRUCKS AND VANS WITH ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT CONNECT TO STOPLIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES LIGHT GREEN WIRE TURN SIGNAL HARNESS CONNECTOR UNDER DASH NEAR STEERING COLUMN SPLICE STOPLIGHT WIRE TO LIGHT GREEN WIRE BATTERY BRAKE CONTROL GROUND WHITE BRAKE BLUE 12 VOLT BATTERY DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE BEFORE imal oe WIRING BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR CHASSIS GROUND READ THIS FIRST Read and follow 21 instructions carefully before wiring brake control Keep these instructions with the brake control for future reference Important Facts to Remember 1 The brake control must be installed with a 12 volt negative ground system To install with a positive ground system use Tekonsha P N 3191 2 WARNING Reversing BLACK and WHITE wifes or improper wiring will damage or destroy brake control 3 WARNING Be sure to solidly connect 21 four wifes or brake control will not function properly 4 Soldering is recommended or crimp on butt connectors are suitable substitution 5 Route all wi
12. an be blended with the metal surface by using a fine grit sandpaper Wipe the surface to be painted with a soft rag dampened in trichloroethylene lacquer thinner or equal Be certain to remove all loose paint corrosion imbedded dirt grease and oil deposits or the paint will not adhere to the surface Lacquer thinner will dissolve paint if applied heavily and rubbed vigorously The reflector may be washed with plain water if necessary Do not use bleach soap solutions or kerosene as it is difficult to remove the residue Allow the cleaned surface to dry thoroughly before priming Prime the cleaned surface with a zinc chromate primer or equivalent The primer can be applied with a brush roller or pressurized spray If necessary thin the primer with lacquer thinner to the proper consistency Feather primer onto adjacent painted surfaces Allow primer to thoroughly dry before apply the finish paint coat Use only a highly diffusive white paint to paint the inside of the reflector This type of paint disperses light rays reducing the focusing effect of the sun s radiation thereby reducing heat build up caused by the focused sun s rays on the feed system All other surfaces of the antenna may be painted with a gloss white enamel paint Thoroughly paint over the primed surfaces and blend with the existing painted surface www cobham com patriot 1 9 8 0 Preservation of Component Parts cont 8 2 Painted and Galvanized Steel Surfaces Remove all lo
13. ation on axis 35 dB 30 dB Antenna Efficiency 70 70 Mid band Gain 14 15 Tx 11 725 Rx 53 5 dBi 51 8 dBi Noise Temp 30 K 30 Elev Mechanical Antenna Size 3 8m 149 6 in Antenna Optics Single Offset Offset Angle 22 97 F D 0 635 Antenna Mount Type EL over AZ Motorized Trailer Mnt Elev Adjustment 0 110 Continuous Fine Azim Adjustment 90 Continuous Fine Environmental Operational Temp 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Solar Radiation 360 BTU h ft 1000 Kcal h m 2 Wind Load Ratings Operational 30mph 48kph Survival deployed 100mph 161kph Survival Stored 125mph 201kph Rain Operational 0 5 in hr 1 3 cm hr Survival 3 in hr 7 6 cm hr Weight 5440 Ibs 2468 kg Cobham SATCOM Land Systems www cobham com patriot Patriot Products 704 North Clark Street Albion Michigan 49224 USA Tel 01 517 629 5990 01 517 629 6690 satcom albioninfo cobham com
14. brake output wire must be connected to the trailer 5 brake wire 33 7 WAY CONNECTOR WIRING DIAGRAM 7 WAY TRAILER END 7 WAY CAR END Tail Lights 12V 12V Tail Lights brown gt black red black red g 82 Right Turn Right Turn een Left Turn m gr Li 746 s Left Turn yellow gt Audlar Auxillary yellow orange orange Ground Electric Brakes 1 Ground white blue white TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM Stop amp Left Turn Signal nnne PA amen Bulb lt Terminal 5 License Tall amp Running Lights Terminal 3 1 Ground Tail Running amp License Lights Yellow 5 Stop amp Left Turn rwn 4 Battery Charge Le 6 Stop amp Right Turn k 2 Eloctric Brake Battery Charge Terminal 94 Brown Electric Brake Breakaway Switch Terminal 2 Black lo Common Ground Electric Brake Ground Terminal Terminal 1 1 White 1 Double Stop Right Turn Signal Terminal 6 i 1 Trailer Towing Vehicle www cobham com patriot 34 10 0 Specifications TXINT 380TRL Electrical RF Ku band Linear Feed Transmit Recieve Feed Frequency GHZ 13 75 14 5 10 7 12 75 Feed Type 2 port Xpol Return Loss 20 0 dB typ 17 7 dB typ Insertion Loss 0 1 dB typ 0 3 dB typ Tx Rx Isolation 80 dB 40 dB Feed Interface WR75 WR75 Side Lobes ITU 580 5 Cross Poloriz
15. damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products has the right to void the warranty when the antenna is installed by someone other then a certified installer Product Serial Number Date Purchased Cobham SATCOM Land Systems Patriot Products 704 North Clark Street Albion MI 49224 USA Tel 517 629 5990 Fax 517 629 6690 satcom albioninfo cobham com www cobham com patriot 3 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFES SIONAL INSTALLER AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D I Y DO IT YOURSELF INSTALLATIONS WATCH FOR WIRES Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous For your own safety follow these important safety rules 1 Perform as many functions as possible on the ground 2 Watch out for overhead power lines Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation We recommend you stay a minimum of 6 meters 20 feet from all power lines 3 Do not use metal ladders 4 Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day 5 If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly get away from it and let if fall 6 If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line call your local power company DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF They will remove it safely 7 Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded WARNING Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangero
16. ed EXTERNAL of the Shelter at the I O panel These 3 cables are identified as cable 1 cable 2 amp cable 3 as shown previously in Figure 3 0 Electrical Connections ns de the Shelter Internal o Three wire harness bundles are connected JV7ERNAL of the Shelter at the panel These 3 cables are identified as cable 4 cable 5 amp cable 6 as shown previously in Figure 3 0 4 2 Disassembly of the Control System Hardware Remove all six of the electrical wire harness bundles amp prepare them for storage Place connector covers on to the three Interface Junction Box connectors 4 3 Stowing the Control System Hardware Reference the RC3000 MOBILE ANTENNA CONTROLLER USER S MANUAL provided by RESEARCH CONCEPTS INC for storage requirements for the ACU Reference the L Band Beacon Tracking Receiver USER S MANUAL for storage requirements for the L Band Beacon Tracking Receiver 4 4 Electrical Wire Harness Bundles The electrical wire harness bundles require a dry amp reasonable environment for storage www cobham com patriot 31 5 TRAILER ELECTRICAL LIGHT SYSTEM TYPICAL ELECTRIC BRAKE WIRING DIAGRAM BRAKE CONTROLLER SEE PAGE 17 FOR BRAKE CONTROLLER WIRING BREAKAWAY 12V BATTERY FOR STOPLIGHT SWITCH BREAKAWAY SWITCH WIRE X BRAKE X WIRE AT POWER CONNECTOR TRAILER GROUND WIRE N WIRE MASTER VARIABLE CYLINDER RESISTOR HYDRAULIC OPT
17. eployed swing into position and extend the two Auxilliary Jacks mounted behind the fenders fig 1 3b Adjust until they are in contact with the ground but not extended where they change the pre leveled setup established with the Outriggers www cobham com patriot 1 7 1 4 Facilitating Assembly Extend the elevation jack to its maximum limit to facilitate reflector assembly NOTE The RCI3000 series controller can be programmed with this position and named for future recall to automate this step Jack Extended fully to approximately 1109 Elevation angle Eus 1 5 Install Radial Beams Begin with Radial Beam 421 by aligning the Dowel Pin as shown into the receiving slot of the brackets marked for RB 1 Align and pin the bottom end of the R beam as shown with the expansion pin stored in the lower bracket hole Repeat procedure for Radial Beams 2 through 7 Dowel Pin Radial Beam 1 i Tz Expansion Pin www cobham com patriot 1 2 1 6 Install Inner Panels Starting with Panel 1 position the panel over Radial Beams 1 amp 2 fig 1 6a Slide fro
18. liable service Equipment Overview The Patriot 3 8m Offset Mobile Antenna System is comprised of a custom trailer designed with outriggers to provide a stable platform for the deployed antenna assembly and the necessary storage compartments for the unassembled antenna and integration components during transport The Antenna system is comprised of a motorized mount assembly that transports in a stowed position and quickly assembles by adding 7 Radial Beams and 12 Panel sections to a central Hub The reflector surface is very rigid and accurately held in shape by means of latches and precision alignment pins Only 2 six foot folding ladders are required for set up The mechanical positioning is capable of 90 in azimuth and 0 to 110 in elevation at a slew rate of 1 per second An RCI3000 series controller is integrated with the system providing the following capabilities Stow Auto Satellite acquisition www cobham com patriot 6 System Overall Dimensions TXINT 380TRL 1 275 5 8 7002 O Yo MAX HEIGHT O 9 268 1 4 6814
19. nt end of panel toward the hub to engage small end of the panel interlocking it with the Top Strap on each side of the panel fig 1 6b Align the Dowel Pin engagement near the Latch fig 1 6a and secure the Latch as shown fig 1 6b NOTE Some slight sideways movement of the Radial beams may be needed to facilitate the pin alignments Repeat procedure for Panels 2 through 6 fig 1 6c www cobham com patriot 1 3 1 7 Install Outer Panels Align the Dowel Pin engagements on Outer Panel end faces adjacent to the Inner Panels fig 1 7a Then align the pins in the back of the panel with the holes in the Radial Beams as done with the Inner Panels Latch Panels to the Radial Beams first then secure the Latches on the perimeter seams working from the center to the sides fig 1 7b NOTE Be sure all latches are securely locked and all radial beams are securely pinned before moving the reflector from this assembly position DETAIL fig 1 7a DETAIL fig 1 7b www cobham com patriot 14 1 8 Acquire a Satellite Sight the antenna to the desired elevation and azimuth angles using the auto acquisition function of the controller Refer to the controller operations manual for operation instructions of the RCI3000 series controller NOTE Pointing accuracy of the antenna system will diminish at wind speeds exceeding 30 mph 48 k
20. ose paint and corrosion by scraping wire brushing of using steel wool Edges of existing paint can be blended with the metal surface by using a fine grit sandpaper Wipe the surface to be painted with a soft rag dampened in trichloroethylene lacquer thinner or equal Be certain to remove all loose paint corrosion imbedded dirt grease and oil deposits or the paint will not adhere to the surface Lacquer thinner will dissolve paint if applied heavily and rubbed vigorously The reflector may be washed with plain water if necessary Do not use bleach soap solutions or kerosene as it is difficult to remove the residue Allow the cleaned surface to dry thoroughly before priming Galvanized surfaces may be painted with a zinc rich paint The paint can be applied with a brush roller or pressurized spray If necessary thin the paint with the appropriate thinner to the proper consistency Thoroughly paint over the cleaned surface and blend with the existing painted surface 8 3 Plastic Parts Remove all dust and or dirt from the component surface using a soft cloth or chamois dampened with a mild detergent or similar household cleaner NOTE Do not use any abrasive cleansers or strong chemicals to clean the assembly which may cause damage to the assembly surface Allow the cleaned surface to thoroughly dry and sparingly apply an automotive type wax to the surface of the assembly Lightly polish the surface using a clean dry rag 9 0 Lubrication 9
21. ph gusting to 45 mph 72 kph 2 0 High wind Stowing Procedure WARNING Winds in excess of 70 mph 112 kph can turn over this trailer system deployed at approximately a 25 elevation angle During High wind conditions the trailer should be raised on the outrigger jacks and the reflector should be in the assembly position Procedure 1 Rotate the azimuth to the stowing position parallel with the trailer 2 Move antenna in elevation to the assembly position approx 110 elevation www cobham com patriot 3 0 Disassembly of the Reflector These steps are essentially the reverse order of assembly Begin by calling up the position used for assembly set up in the RCI controller Release the latches beginning with panel 12 perimeter latches first then the latches securing the panel to the Radial Beams Repeat for outer panels 11 through 7 then also for inner panels 6 through 1 Place panels in corresponding marked locations in the panel storage container making sure rigid foam dividers and protectors are properly in place Finally dis assemble Radial Beams 7 through 1 by removing the expansion pins lifting the Radial Beams out of the hub slots and placing all of these components into the Radial Beam storage container in the corresponding nesting locations 4
22. placing in service Mobile SHC 32 grease X Lubricate Inspect C Change www cobham com patriot 2 1 www cobham com patriot TXINT 380TRL 3 8m OFFSET MOBILE ANTENNA SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM SET UP PROCEEDURE 22 Appendix CONTROL SYSTEM SET UP PROCEEDURE 1 Control System Equipment Overview ss 24 1 1 Control System Components 24 Control System Block durar 25 2 1 1 Control System Electrical Schematic 25 Control System Wire Harness 26 Control System Electrical 27 4 1 Control System Hardware Component Installation 31 4 1 1 Electronic Equipment Installation 31 4 1 2 Electrical Wire Harness Bundles Installation 31 4 2 Disassembly of the Control System Hardware 31 43 Stowing the Control System 31 4 4 Electrical Wire Harness Bundles 31 Trailer Electrical Light System 34 www cobham com patriot 23 1 CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW 1 1 Control System Components The control system of the 3 8m Offset Mobile Antenna System consists of
23. ple a 1 0m antenna facing a wind of 20 mph 32 kph can undergo forces of 60 Ibs 269 N Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments Do not attempt to assemble move or mount dish on windy days or serious even fatal accidents may occur Cobham SATCOM Patriot Products is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations or deployments SYSTEM SPECIFIC WIND WARNING The pointing accuracy of this antenna system will diminish at wind speeds exceeding 30 mph 48 kph 45 mph 72 kph gusts while winds in excess of 70 mph 112 kph can turn over this trailer system deployed at approximately a 25 elevation angle Therefore do not operate this system at wind speeds exceeding 65 mph 104 kph If winds in excess of 65 mph 104 kph are imminent or expected rapidly adjust a deployed antenna to the High wind Stowed position see section 2 0 pg 14 In that position this antenna system will survive 100 mph 161 kph winds If there is adequate notice this trailer system unassembled and containerized will survive 125mph 201 kph winds www cobham com patriot Introduction This manual has 3 main sections Operation Electrical Maintenance The Operation section contains detailed operating procedures for deployment and normal operation of the antenna system The Maintenance section contains preventative maintenance procedures to keep the system in top operating condition for many years of re
24. rdware Examine painted aluminum and galvanized surfaces and touch up where required in accordance with the procedures outlined in Preservation of Component Parts NOTE Do not paint exposed surfaces of latches or where precision dowel interface or expansion pins are located www cobham com patriot 1 8 7 0 Hardware Tensioning Procedure 1 Lubricate bolt threads with stick wax to reduce friction Do not allow wax under flat washer 2 After connections are completed tighten bolts until surfaces are joined and nuts are snug Do not proceed with Steps 3 and 4 below unless the connection is final If bolts are loosened after Steps 3 amp 4 discard and replace with new hardware Repeat all steps Mark nuts and end of bolts with straight line See Fig A 4 Tighten nuts further with extra long wrench or power wrench until nuts are moved an additional 1 3 turn 120 30 see Fig B 5 If bolt length exceeds four diameters further tighten nuts until they are moved a total of 180 see fig C 02 Use Felt Marker gt 12030 j ES GEA PWN TS s SE x 2 NN 4 A 4 il gt ii Jp Vs WY ae A Before Tensioning B After Tensioning C After Tensioning gt 4X Length Dia Bolts 8 0 Preservation of Component Parts 8 1 Aluminum Parts Remove all loose paint and corrosion by scraping wire brushing of using steel wool Edges of existing paint c
25. res as far from the radio antenna as possible to reduce AM interference 6 A CAUTION Use of proper gauge wire when installing the brake control is CRITICAL smaller 3 gauge wire may result in less than efficient braking Minimum wire gauges are as follows 1 2 axle applications 14 3 4 axle applications 12 7 Collection of water inside the trailer connector 4 mounted on the tow vehicle will reduce the life of the connector 8 Technical Assistance Toll Free 2 1 888 785 5832 www tekonsha com gt Wiring Legend BLACK Wire Positive Battery WHITE Wire Negative Battery RED Wire cold side of stoplight switch BLUE Wire brake output to trailer The WHITE wite must be connected to a known ground 2 ACAUTION Inadequate grounding may cause intermittent braking or lack of sufficient voltage to trailer brakes The WHITE wire must be connected to a suitable ground location The negative terminal of the battery is a suitable sround location in the absence of a Trailer Tow Package connection Connect BLACK wite through an automatic reset circuit breaker 20 amp for 1 2 axles 30 amp for 3 4 axles to the POSITIVE terminal of the battery The BLACK wire is the power supply line to the brake control The RED stoplight wire must be connected to the cold side of the brake pedal stoplight switch Splice down line from the switch DO NOT disturb the position of the switch The BLUE
26. spect and remove dust or dirt deposits from the motor housings to avoid hindering the heat exchange with the ambient air www cobham com patriot 2 0 9 0 Lubrication cont 9 3 Motor Gearbox Housing Fill and Drain Instructions A The initial oil change of the new gear box should be performed at the end of three months of operation Under normal conditions the gear box oil should be changed after every six months of operation Under severe environmental conditions the oil may have to be changed every three months A sample of the oil can help determine the appropriate interval If the antenna is to remain out of operation for more than three months it is recommended that the gear box be completely filled with oil to prohibit rust and corrosion in the housing Be sure to drain the excess oil prior to placing the antenna back into operation B To change the oil remove the drain plugs and level plugs and drain the oil into an appropriate container Reinstall the drain plugs Remove the filler plugs Using a funnel fill the gear box with the indicated oil up to the level plug refer to Table Reinstall the level and filler plugs 9 4 Drive Chain Lubrication Requirements Table 9 5 Lubrication Schedule Frequency Lube Months No of Lube Point Description Service Lube Points m Jack Screw CRT grease outer 29 Azimuth and Elevation i xcd Pipe Plugs SHC624 First inspection after initial 3 months of
27. spection of the antenna conforms generally to standard visual inspection procedures performed on electromechanical equipment In addition to these standard procedures perform the following checks and visual inspections for the specific conditions noted 1 10 11 12 Inspect all wiring flexible waveguide rigid waveguide and cables for discoloration and burned insulation moisture entry corrosion dirt breaks secure connection physical damage and other signs of deterioration Examine connections for dirt corrosion and mechanical defects Check for loose or broken lacing and cut abraded frayed brittle and cracked insulation Examine connectors for corrosion broken inserts and stripped threads Check connector shells for distortion and dents and contact pins for bends misalignment or other deformities Check connector inserts for cracks and carbon tracking burns or charring indicating arc over Check all electrical components for dirt cracks chips breaks discoloration and other signs of deterioration and damage indicating overload Inspect the drive chain on the azimuth D Ring assembly It should be well greased Clean and or remove any old grease that is contaminated or is hardening Operate the azimuth and elevation drives as well as the feed rotation in both directions at least once a month Ensure that the antenna is under observation during operation to prevent injury or damage Check that the
28. th station performance and should be performed at monthly intervals or after extended periods of storage or long distances of travel in excess of 500 miles Warning Service personnel must at all times observe all safety regulations Do not perform any maintenance task on the equipment without first turning off the main power supply Under certain conditions dangerous potentials may exist when the power is off due to charges retained by capacitors Always discharge and ground a circuit after removing power 6 2 General cleaning To prevent the excessive accumulation of dust and dirt thoroughly clean the equipment whenever visually inspecting the system No special cleaning procedures are required unless noted A Electrical Parts Use a soft brush lint free cloth or clean compressed air 25psi to remove dust and loose foreign particles B Mechanical Parts Clean mechanical parts by first removing dust dirt and other loose contaminants with a scraper stiff brush bristle or wire in the case of rust or other corrosion or cloth or compressed air 25 psi Any accumulated deposits that require further cleaning may be removed with a bristle or wire brush and a cleaning solvent such as trichloroethylene or equal Ensure that surfaces of reflector alignment pins latches and their adjacent edge and rib surfaces remain free of dirt build up and any other foreign matter Clean and paint aluminum galvanized and plastic surfaces in accordance with
29. the procedures outlined below 6 3 Inspection and Preventive Maintenance The frequency of inspection is contingent upon the user s individual standards and the operational environment in which the earth station is located However a visual inspection of the system should be performed at least monthly Do not attempt to clean resolver assemblies or the feed motorization assembly unless they are malfunctioning Inspect the surface of the reflector to ensure it is free of dirt and other foreign matter Any condition noted during inspection that may preclude continued proper operation of the system should be corrected repaired or replaced immediately or if not deemed operational contingent then on the next scheduled maintenance inspection A Trailer 1 Check tire pressure maintain 85 psi 2 Check tires for excessive wear 3 Lubricate the four corner jacks and the trailer jack 4 Check ball on the towing vehicle for wear or damage 5 Check the fluid level in the brake system and maintain per owners maintenance manual 6 Check brake linings for wear Replace shoes if necessary 7 Adjust brakes per owner s maintenance manual 8 Check battery back up system Ensure reliable charge 9 Inspect all wiring and lights for wear or damage 10 Visually inspect for loose or missing hardware Replace and or re torque as required www cobham com patriot 17 6 3 Inspection and Preventive Maintenance cont Antenna Positioner In
30. ural occurrences over which COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products has no control and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products immediately upon failure Noncompliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY PATRIOT ANTENNA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON AS SUME FOR IT THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY AND PATRIOT ANTENNA NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT DELIVERED OR PROVIDED IN NO EVENT SHALL COBHAM SATCOM PATRIOT ANTENNA PRODUCTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND In no event shall COBHAM SATCOM Patriot products be liable for damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
31. us Because of the antenna surface even slight winds create strong forces For example a 1 0m antenna facing a wind of 32 km h 20 mph can undergo forces of 269 60 156 Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments Do not attempt to assemble move or mount dish on windy days or serious even fatal accidents may occur COBHAM SATCOM Patriot antenna product is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations www cobham com patriot 4 Introduction Thank you for purching your Cobham SATCOM Patriot Products antenna We trust that you will find this to be a well designed product that will proved many years of reliable service Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly For best results in the assembly process perform each step in the same sequence as listed in this manual Record the serial munber of the unit on to page two for future refferance and read the warrenty information The serial number plate can be found on the pedestal mount IMPORTANT Set up and use of this equipment should be performed only by professional technicians and is not recommended for consumer use WATCH FOR WIRES Set up and use of this product near power lines is dangerous For your own safety follow these important safety rules GENERAL WIND WARNING Assembling dish antennas on windy days can be dangerous Because of the antenna surface even slight winds create strong forces For exam
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