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10. Remove and discard the exposed strain insulator. NOTE: Deformation or burrs from cutting can prevent simple removal. If necessary, bend and form the inner conductor at the cut end to allow removal. 11. Remove and discard the flange hardware at the next outer conductor joint in the direction of the antenna -- between cable sections 1 and 2 as identified in the illustrations. At high or transition levels, attach lifting assemblies (#221755) to each support and support section 1 with ropes and pulleys. 12. Remove the U-bolts from all hangers holding section 1 and slide the outer conductor of section 1 toward the transmitter at least 4 inches (102 mm). NOTE: Save the U-bolt and hanger hardware. At low level, put the U-bolt in one of the cradle slots to prevent the cable from rolling off the cradle. 13. Use four flange bolts from the new hardware kit (#209608) to hold the strain insulator centering fixture (#220706) around the exposed strain insulator between sections 1 and 2. Insert the bolts with the threaded end toward the section 1 outer conductor. |
14. Hold the centering fixture against the flange and rotate
the strain insulator clockwise to extend the inner conductor
of Section 2. Continue rotating until its driver ring is butted
against the strain insulator -- it will not be able to turn
forward.15. Check the installation of the O-rings at the ANT end of section 1 and reinsert them in their corresponding grooves as required. If necessary, draw a small bead of adhesive (#10866-122) to hold the O-ring in its groove. |