Spar installation, 3 spar installation – Comtech EF Data CST-5000 User Manual

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CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal

Redundant System Installation

Rev. 9

3–15

3.3.3 Spar Installation

Note: The following process is for a typical installation. Custom kits may be ordered and
are beyond the scope of this manual.

To install the RFTs to a spar:

1. Set the units on their sides, with the mounting holes facing up.

2. Install the 8 inch (20.3 cm) unistruts as follows:

a. Position an 8 inch (20.3 cm) unistrut

(with the open side facing up) over
one set of the mounting holes on the
RFT.


b. Using four 1/4-20 x 1 inch (25 mm)

bolts, 1/4” split lockwashers, and 1/4
inch (6 mm) flat washers, attach an 8
inch (20.3 cm) unistrut to the RFT.


Tighten the bolts firmly.


c. Repeat Steps 2.a. and 2.b. for the

remaining 8 inch (20.3 cm) unistruts
(for a total of four).

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