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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 9.3m 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 11

3.0 Operation 12

3.1 Acquiring Satellites 12

3.2 Subreflector Adjustment 15

4.0 Preventive Maintenance 16

4.1 General Cleaning 16

4.1.1 Electrical Parts 16

4.1.2 Mechanical parts 16

4.2 Inspections 16

4.2.1 Local Control/Motor Drive Controller Inspection 17

4.2.2 Antenna Inspection 17

4.2.3 Drive System Voltage & Current Checks 18

4.3 Preservation & Lubrication of Component Parts 18

4.3.1 Preservation of Aluminum Parts 18

4.3.2 Preservation of Galvanized Surfaces 18

4.3.3 Lubrication 19

4.3.4 Lubrication of Jackscrews/Motors 19

4.3.5 Lubrication of Gear Motor/Housing Fill Drain Requirements 19

4.4 Site Acceptance Test Procedure 23

5.0 Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting 24

5.1 Top 5 ESA Maintenance & Troubleshooting FAQ 24

5.2 Corrective Painting Instructions 24

5.2.1 Preparatory Cleaning of Aluminum Surfaces 24

5.2.2 Priming Cleaned Aluminum Surfaces 24

5.2.3 Painting Primed Aluminum Surfaces 24

5.2.4 Prepping & Painting Galvanized Surfaces 25

5.2.5 Priming & Painting Cleaned Jack Surfaces 25

5.3 Removing Backlash via Jack Adjustment 25

5.4 Maintenance Kits 26

APPENDIX A: Sector Change Process 27

APPENDIX B: Equipment Issues & Technical Support 28