Channel Master 1.8m Offset Tx/Rx Antenna System, 183 Instruction And Assembly Manual

INSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL

TYPE 183

1.8m Offset Tx/Rx Antenna System

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©2003 Channel Master LLC

8000660-02

ECN 9000000

5/03

VSAT ANTENNA/MOUNT/LNB

LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY

This CHANNEL MASTER®equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service. CHANNEL MASTER shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge, or at its option, refund the
purchase price, if the equipment is returned to CHANNEL MASTER not more than twelve (12) months after shipment.
Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of CHANNEL MASTER except
CHANNEL MASTER 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 co v er equipment which has
been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice, storms, lightning, or other natural occur­rences over which CHANNEL MASTER 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 CHANNEL MASTER.

Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to CHANNEL MASTER imme­diately upon failure.Non-compliance 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. CHANNEL MASTER DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT
THE OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY AND CHANNEL MASTER 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 CHANNEL MASTER 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 CHANNEL MASTER 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 damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

DATE DESCRIPTION REV.

5/03 ECN 9000000 Rel.

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IMPORTANT!!!

INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D.I.Y. (DO-IT-YOURSELF) INSTALLATIONS.

DANGER!!!

WATCH FOR WIRES! You can be killed if this product comes near power lines. 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 it 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 dangerous. 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 N (60 lbs). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments.
Do not attempt to assemble,move or mount a dish on windy days or serious,even fatal accidents may
occur. Channel Master is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna
installations.

WARNING!!!

Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind
damage.This damage can be very serious or even life threatening.The owner and installer assumes
full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight,wind & ice) and
properly sealed against leaks. Channel Master will not accept liability for any damage caused by a
satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications.

Assembly Tools Required

1 - Compass 1 - 30mm or 1³⁄₁₆” Box End/Open End Wrench
1 - Clinometer 1 - 10mm Box End/Open End Wrench
1 - 220mm or 9” Magnetic Bubble Level 1 - 10mm Socket (For Torque Wrench)
1 - Torque Wrench 1 - 19mm or ³⁄₄” Deep Socket (13mm or ¹⁄₂”Drive)

(CAPACITY 5N-m-130N-m) 1 - 30mm (1.25”) Adjustable Wrench
1 - 24mm or ¹⁵⁄₁₆” Deep Socket 1 - 10mm or 1³⁄₁₆” Nutdriver
1 - Ratchet Wrench (13mm or ¹⁄₂” Drive) 1 - 30mm Socket (13mm or ¹⁄₂”Drive)

PREINSTALLATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST

Grounding Rod Clamp & Grounding Block - As Required by National Electric Code or local codes.
Ground Wire - As Required by National Electric Code or local codes (length required).
Coaxial Cable - Size and length required.
Concrete: See “Ground Pole” section for quantity.
M10 or #3 Rebar: See “Ground Pole” section for quantity. Deformed steel per ASTM A615, Grade 40 or 60.

The first and most important consideration when
choosing a prospective antenna site is whether or not the
area can provide an acceptable “look angle” at the
satellites. A site with a clear, unobstructed view is
preferred.Also consider obstruction that may occur in the
future such as the growth of trees.Y our antenna site must
be selected in advance so that you will be able to receive
the strongest signal available.To avoid obstructions, etc.,
conduct an on-site survey with a portable antenna.

As with any other type of construction, a local building
permit may be required before installing an antenna.It is
the property owner’s responsibility to obtain any and all
permits.

Before any digging is done, information regarding the
possibility of underground telephone lines, power lines,
storm drains, etc., in the excavation area should be
obtained from the appropriate agency.

Because soils vary widely in composition and load capacity,
consult a local professional engineer to determine the
appropriate foundation design and installation procedure.
A suggested foundation design with conditions noted is
included in this manual for reference purposes only (see
page 4). To assist in the foundation design, refer to
“Antenna Windloads” in the Appendix “B” on page 15.

SITE SELECTION

DIN CLASS 5.6 DIN CLASS 8.8

M6 M8 M12 M16 M20 M22 M8 M12 M16

5 N-m 15 N-m 51 N-m 125 N-m 168 N-m 230 N-m 24 N-m 90 N-m 203 N-m

4 11 38 92 124 170 18 66 150

Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs Ft-Lbs

BOLT TORQUE

Head marking 5.6 or 8.8, if no head marking use DIN Class 5.6 values in above chart.

EXCEPTIONS TO ABOVE CHART:

• M12 x 100mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts securing Antenna to Mount.Torque to 27 N-m (20 ft-lbs.)

• M12 x 130mm Hex Head Bolts securing Feed Support to Backframe Tube.Torque to 47 N-m (35 ft-lbs.)

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GROUND POLE INSTALLATION - 4.50” O.D.

WIND VEL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. GROUND POLE

Inches (mm) CUYD (Cu Meter) Inches (mm) CUYD (CU Meter)

100 MPH 30” (762) .80 (.61) 24” (610) .70 (.54) “A”
125 MPH 37” (934) 1.2 (.92) 30” (762) 1.0 (.76) “B”

PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS

POLE SPECIFICATIONS:

Ground Pole “A” - 4.50 O.D. SCH 40 (4.026 I.D.) Steel - (Metric = 114.3 O.D.x 102.3 I.D.mm)
Ground Pole “B” - 4.50 O.D. SCH 80 (3.826 I.D.) Steel - (Metric = 114.3 O.D.x 97.2 I.D.mm)

NOTE:

1. Poles are not supplied (purchased locally to ASTM A501) and must be field drilled ⁵⁄₈ Dia. for M10 #3 rebar, drilled .218
(5.55mm) for ¹⁄₄-20 self tapping grounding screw and galvanized or painted for protection.

2. Pole and foundation design based on the following criteria:

a. Uniform building code Exposure C and 1.5 stability factory.
b. Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot. (9765 Kilograms/meter square)
c. Lateral soil pressure of 300 pounds per square foot. (1465 Kilograms/meter square)
d. Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inch (176 Kg/Cm

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) in 28 days.

CAUTION: The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design for any specific locality, since soil
conditions vary and may not meet design criteria given in Note 2.You should consult a local professional engineer to deter­mine your soil conditions and appropriate foundation.

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50"

96"

#3 REBAR x
DIA. OF PIER
INSERT THRU HOLE
IN TUBE & CENTER

16.7"

d
MIN.
DIA.

4.5 O.D. (114.3mm)

L

ANT

C

1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN OFF

GRADE

50"

BELOW
FROST LINE

55.5"

Ground Pole
Must Be
Vertical In
All Directions
Within .25 Inches
At T op

BUBBLE
LEVEL

NOTE:
66" may be increased,
concrete and length
of rebar will increase
accordingly.

#3 REBAR x DIA. OF PIER
INSERT THRU HOLE IN
TUBE & CENTER

(6) #3 x 24" MIN.
AT 60˚ APART
(SEE NOTE)

96"

50"

d
MIN.
DIA.

4.5 O.D. (114.3mm)

1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
WATER RUN OFF

GRADE

66"

SEE

NOTE

2"

APPROX.

2"

BELOW
FROST LINE

FIGURE 1.0

FIGURE 1.2 FIGURE 1.3

FIGURE 1.1

21

22

29

17

3

4

6

7

8

5

10

14

28

8

27

10

23

25

26

5

4

10

9

11

14
28

8

7

6

4 PLCS

YOKE

CAP

ASSEMBLY

GROUND

POLE

LOCKING
BOLTS

SOUTH

BACK

FRAME

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

1 - Place yoke cap assembly (25) onto ground pole.

Assemble channel and assembly to yoke cap assembly
with (4) M12 x 35mm Rd.Hd. Sq. Nk. (Item 27), flat washers
and hex nuts (5 & 26) as shown in Figure 1.0. Loosen
trunnion bolts.

Secure azimuth adjusting bolt (23) to yoke cap assembly
with M12 x 30mm hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut (4, 5
& 10). Point yoke cap assembly south and temporarily
secure to ground pole with locking bolts (Refer to Fig.1.2).

2 - Assemble bottom tube (14) to backframe (28) as

show n in Figure 1.1. Torque M12 Bolt (29) to 35-40 ft-lbs
(47-54 N-m).

3 - Install backframe assembly onto y ok e cap assemb ly.

Secure with M20 x 140mm hex bolt and hex n ut (9 & 11).
Loosen M12 hex bolt (10) and remove one M22 hex nut
(7) from elevation adjusting screw (6) and insert into
trunnion (8).Trunnion (8) in position shown is for 13˚ and
above elevation. If elevation is less than 13˚, pivot
trunnion 180˚. Reinstall M22 hex nut (7). Do not tighten.
(Refer to Figure 1.3)

4 - Run up M22 hex nuts (7) on elevation screw (6) and

place backframe in birdbath position. (Refer to Fig. 1.3)

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