DX Engineering DXE-GUY1000-KIT Instructions manual

Vertical Mast Guying Kit

1000 Ft. Rope and Four Earth Anchors

DXE-GUY1000-KIT

DXE-GUY1000-KIT-INS-Rev 1b

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Introduction

The DXE-GUY1000-KIT contains one 1,000 foot roll of 3/32" SYN Double Braided Polyester rope
which has excellent resistance to abrasion. This polyester rope is also UV resistant and is not weakened
by decay or mildew. The load rating is 260 pounds. This guying kit is not recommended for use for
supporting or guying towers.

The four Earth Anchors included are 15 inches in length and have earth screws 3 inches in diameter.

WARNING!

INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA OR MAST NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS

Warning: Do not locate the antenna or mast near overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna or
mast, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious
injury or death.

Overhead Power Line Safety

Before you begin working, check carefully for overhead power lines in the area you will be
working. Don't assume that wires are telephone or cable lines: check with your electric utility for
advice. Although overhead power lines may appear to be insulated, often these coverings are
intended only to protect metal wires from weather conditions and may not protect you from electric
shock

Keep your distance! Remember the 10-foot rule: When carrying and using ladders and other long
tools, keep them at least 10 feet away from all overhead lines - including any lines from the power
pole to your home.

Guying

Some vertical antenna manufacturers indicate their antennas do not need guying. During times of
high winds or ice loading, some of these verticals may sustain damage or fail altogether. With the
small amount of effort needed to install a four point guying system, the risk hardly seems worth
taking. A four-point guying scheme provides the best mechanical advantage to help prevent wind
stress, regardless of direction.

When using an optional DXE Tilt Base, a three level, four point guying system is recommended for
use with vertical antennas because just one set of the guy ropes has to be loosened when you tilt the
vertical mast down. The remaining guys help stabilize the vertical mast in three directions when
being raised.

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The DXE-GUY1000-KIT has been designed to be used with Telescoping Aluminum or Fiberglass
Antenna Tubing Kits or other similar length vertical antennas. The guying kit is ideal for fixed or
portable installations. This guying kit is not intended for use with a tower.

Figure 1 shows the suggested guying scheme for a 65 foot vertical assembly.

Figure 1

Typical No Slip
Knot for DXE-SYN-DBR
Double-Braided Dacron
Polyester Rope

Guying of vertical antennas is always recommended for stability. However, if your area encounters
severe wind velocities or icing conditions, simple guying will help prevent the possibility of failure.

Using the DXE-GUY1000-KIT, you can install four sets of guy ropes.

Use the suggested no slip knot placing the loop just above the element clamps shown in Figure 1.
Guying should be tightened just enough to permit the antenna to swing a few inches.
The ends of the ropes are tied to the earth anchors that are screwed into the ground at about the
same angle as the ropes will be using the same no slip knot shown above.

When using the optional DXE Tilt Base, position the guy ropes as shown in Figure 2. This will
make it easy to raise or lower the antenna and only one set of guy ropes needs to be loosened. The
other guy rope sets will help guide the antenna on the way up. Depending on your antenna system,
additional or varied guying may be required.

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Top View

Figure 2

Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation,
contact DX Engineering at [phone]. You can also e-mail us at:

[e-mail]

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call.

Warranty

All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any
item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any labor charges of Buyer for
replacement of parts, adjustment or repairs, or any other work, unless such charges are authorized in advance by DX Engineering. If
DX Engineering’s products are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall, upon prompt notice
thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation-charges prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for
breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing. The above warranties shall not extend to
any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason
of improper installation, damaged from severe weather including floods, or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged
exposure to corrosives or power surges, or by the performance of repairs or alterations outside of our plant, and shall not apply to any

goods or parts thereof furnished by Buyer or acquired from others at Buyer’s specifications. In addition, DX Engineering’s warranties
do not extend to other equipment and parts manufactured by others except to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty to

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

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