ETS-Lindgren 2171B Boresight Antenna Tower - Manual (Page 22)

22 | Assembly Instructions
Recommended Tools
 300 mm adjustable wrench
 3/16-in Allen wrench

9/16-in wrench

11/15-in wrench

Work bench or two sawhorses

Medium-sized level
Boresight shown;
antenna not included
Parts to Assemble
These main parts are used to assemble the
Model 2171B/2170B:

Mast

Carrier
 Belt
 Base
The Model 2171B/2170B ships with a small temporary shipping mast. The
carrier is installed on this small mast and then inserted into the base for
stability during transit. The temporary shipping mast should never be used for
operation.
Overview of Assembly Steps
1. Remove carrier from temporary shipping mast —see page 25.
2. Remove temporary shipping mast from base —see page 25.
3. Slide carrier onto (main) mast —see page 26.
4. Begin belt installation —see page 27.
5. Insert mast into base —see page 30.
6. Connect fiber optic cables —see page 31.
7. Adjust the timing —see page 33.
8. Finish installing the belt —see page 35.
9. Adjust belt tension —see page 40.