DX Engineering DXE-OMNITILT-2P Instructions manual

OMNI-TILT

™

Vertical Antenna
Tilt Base

DXE-OMNITILT-1

DXE-OMNITILT-INS Revision 1b

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Introduction

The DX Engineering OMNI-TILT™ Vertical Antenna Tilt Base is a new design incorporating

features that make this Tilt Base a ‘must have’ for all types of vertical antennas.

The OMNI-TILT™ base is patterned on the same proven safe
technology as the patented DX Engineering SAF-T-TILT™ base and
the patented DXE-TB-3P tilt base that prevent the antenna from
falling when the fasteners are loosened. The user simply lifts the
OMNI-TILT™ base plate and this positive action disengages the
bolts from the top and allows the user to easily lower the antenna for
maintenance or if extreme weather is on the way.

Custom made from laser cut 1/8”

thick Stainless Steel for strength
and durability. All of the
hardware used in the OMNI-
TILT™ Base is Stainless Steel to
ensure long and dependable
service.

The DX Engineering OMNI-

TILT™ is safe to use and is available with a wide range of
optional mounting hardware to maximize the use of this tilt base
with all types of vertical antennas.

The OMNI-TILT™ was designed to be used with the Hustler
BTV series antennas and can be used with the Hy-Gain AVQ
series antennas which both use the optional DXE-TVA-HWK
Trap Vertical Mounting Hardware kit. Additionally, the OMNI-TILT™ may also be used with
other vertical antenna or mast mounting schemes depending on the mounting hardware chosen to
correspond to the diameter of pipe (1-1/4” to 2-1/2” diameter) being used.

Additional Material and Tools Needed but not Supplied:

 JTL-12555 - Jet-Lube SS-30 Anti-Seize Lubricant or PTX-81343 - Permatex Anti-

Seize Lubricant. Used on the threads of Stainless Steel Hardware to prevent galling

(seizing) and aid in proper tightening.

 DXE-TVA-HWK Trap Vertical Mounting Hardware Kit for BTV or AVQ series

antennas (included with the DXE-OMNITILT-1P ) (see text)

 DXE-OTMC-250P Mounting Clamps to mount to a customer supplied ground mounted

pipe and for mounting a customer supplied antenna mast (see text)

 Standard tools including wrenches, nut drivers, etc.
 1/2” Nut Driver
 7/16” Nut Driver or Open End Wench (for mounting pipe clamps)
 1/2” Open End Wrench

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There are three OMNI-TILT™ kits and one clamp kit available:

Part Number

Description

DXE-OMNITILT-1

OMNI-TILT™ Base with hardware

DXE-OMNITILT-1P

OMNI-TILT™ Base with hardware for Trap Vertical - includes one DXE-TVA-HWK

DXE-OMNITILT-2P

OMNI-TILT™ Base with hardware for Mast Mounted Vertical includes 2 DXE-OTMC-250P Clamp Kits

DXE-OTMC-250P

Double V-Clamp fits 1.25 to 2.5" OD, includes bolts

Basic Assembly

The following describes the basic assembly of the OMNI-TILT™ base. Fastening to a customer
supplied ground mounted pipe and antenna are described after this basic assembly.

DXE-OMNI-TILT™ Base with Hardware Parts List

DXE-OMNITILT-1 OMNI-TILT™ Base with Hardware

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OMNI-TILT™ Tilt Base, Front, Stainless Steel with DX logo

1

OMNI-TILT™ Tilt Base, Rear, Stainless Steel

1

5/32” Hex Wrench, 2-1/2” long

1

5/16”-18 Hex Serrated Flange Nut, Stainless Steel

2

5/16”-18 Nyloc Hex Nut, Stainless Steel

4

5/16”-18 Hex Nut, Thin, Stainless Steel

6

5/16”-18 x 1.5” long Hex Head Cap Screw, Full Thread

2

5/16-18 x 1.5” long Set Screw, Stainless Steel, Full Thread

2

5/16” Washer, Flat, Stainless Steel

10

5/16” Washer, Split Lock, Stainless Steel

4

1. Note the front and rear plates have a variety of holes which will be explained.

The front plate has mounting holes in the sides used for the tilting
process and these holes are not located in identical positions.

Take care to position the front plate properly before starting to mount
the hardware. Refer to the drawing for reference.

2. Install the upper hardware as shown. Do not tighten the flange hex
nut or the Nyloc hex nut at this time. Use Jet-Lube SS-30 Anti-Seize
(part number JTL-12555 or PTX-81343) on all stainless steel parts to
avoid galling. Even good stainless steel parts will freeze up if anti-seize
is not used.

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3. Position the rear plate and the front plate together as shown below.

Rear Plate Front Plate

(Has DX logo)

4. Install a flat washer and hex nut onto one of the set screws as show.
Note: position these parts on the opposite end of the set screw that
has the hex wrench opening. Do the same for the second set screw.

5. Position the front and rear plates together and insert the set screws as shown below.

6. Using one of the Nyloc hex nuts as a measuring tool, adjust both of the set screws inward so
when the Nyloc hex nut is installed and tightened during a later step, there will be
approximately three exposed threads sticking out. Using a 1/2” open end wrench helps to hold
the hex nut in place while you turn the set screw.

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7. Install a flat washer, split washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten these
parts using a 1/2” open end wrench and the supplied 5/32” Allen
Wrench. Note that the parts are tightened together on the front plate as
shown.

Hardware in place

Allen Wrench and 1/2” open end wrench

Hardware tightened in place

8. Place a flat washer over the set screws (ensure you are using anti-seize – Permatex Anti-Seize
Lubricant or Jet-Lube-SS-30 ). Finger tighten the Nyloc Nuts.

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9. Using the supplied Allen Wrench and a customer supplied 1/2” open end wrench, tighten the
Nyloc hex nuts. Note that when tightening the Nyloc Nuts in place, you DO NOT want
them completely tightened. The Allen wrench used in combination with the open end wrench
as shown will not loosen the previously installed hardware.

When installed, you want to be able to tilt the plate, thus you need a slight gap as shown

below.

Using the Allen wrench and 1/2” hex wrench

Parts in place

Reference Drawing