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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual 4

I.I Purpose & Overview 4

I.II Description 4

I.III Miscellaneous Notices 5

I.IV Warning Symbols 5

I.V Safety Terms Summary 5

I.VI Summary of Safety Precautions 6

I.VII Things to Never Do 7

I.VIII Parts Verification 7

1.0 Recommended Tools & Foundation Preparation 8

1.1 Recommended Tools 8

1.2 A-325 Tensioning Procedure 9

1.3 Foundation Preparation 10

1.4 7.6m Assembly & Installation Reference Drawings 10

2.0 Mount & Antenna Assembly Procedures 11

2.1 Assembly Sequence & Helpful Tips 11

2.2 General Subreflector Alignment Guidelines 12

3.0 Operation 13

3.1 Acquiring Satellites 13

3.2 Subreflector Adjustment 16

4.0 Preventive Maintenance 17

4.1 General Cleaning 17

4.1.1 Electrical Parts 17

4.1.2 Mechanical parts 17

4.2 Inspections 17

4.2.1 Local Control/Motor Drive Controller Inspection 18

4.2.2 Antenna Inspection 18

4.2.3 Drive System Voltage & Current Checks 19

4.3 Preservation & Lubrication of Component Parts 19

4.3.1 Preservation of Aluminum Parts 19

4.3.2 Preservation of Galvanized Surfaces 19

4.3.3 Lubrication 20

4.3.4 Lubrication of Jackscrews/Motors 20

4.3.5 Lubrication of Gear Motor/Housing Fill Drain Requirements 20

4.4 Site Acceptance Test Procedure 24

5.0 Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting 25

5.1 Top 5 ESA Maintenance & Troubleshooting FAQ 25

5.2 Corrective Painting Instructions 25

5.2.1 Preparatory Cleaning of Aluminum Surfaces 25

5.2.2 Priming Cleaned Aluminum Surfaces 25

5.2.3 Painting Primed Aluminum Surfaces 25

5.2.4 Prepping & Painting Galvanized Surfaces 26

5.2.5 Priming & Painting Cleaned Jack Surfaces 26

5.3 Removing Backlash via Jack Adjustment 26

5.4 Maintenance Kits 27

APPENDIX: Equipment Issues & Technical Support 28