ANT3036W / ANT3036X
Outdoor Antenna
User’s Guide
Step 1: Unpack
Remove all three sections of the antenna and the hardware bag from
package. Make sure the following parts are in the package:
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U-Bolt Transformer
Mast Clamp Insert (4) Plugs
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section
Step 2: Unfold the middle section
Find the middle section of the antenna
(illustrated on the left).
Starting from the rear of the middle section,
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into place (as illustrated below).
Turn the middle section over and unfold the
shorter elements on the other side.
Rear
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Step 3: Unfold the back section
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blue on the boom. Find the same stamp on the
boom of the back section. Line up both booms
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Remove the screw and nut from end of the
middle section closest to the back section.
Insert the crimped end of the back section into
the middle section as illustrated on the left.
NOTE: Make sure the blue-stamped words “Back”
on the two sections are lined up.
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screw and install the nut to secure the two
sections together.
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section
Step 4: Connect the back section to the
middle section
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section
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section
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Step 5: Unfold the front section
Find the front section of the antenna
(illustrated on the left).
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(illustrated below).
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closest to the main boom, unfold the element
until it locks into place.
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section
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the boom of the middle section. Line up both
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Remove the screw and nut from end of the
middle section closest to the front section.
Insert the crimped end of the front section into
the middle section as illustrated on the left.
NOTE: Make sure the stamped words “Front” on
the two sections are lined up.
Once the front section is in place, re-insert
the screw and install the nut to secure the two
sections together.
Step 7: Attach the phasing lines
Step 6: Connect the front section to the
middle section
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hardware bag.
Place the phasing lines from the front section
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section
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line
Step 9: Install the transformer
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hardware bag.
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booms. These elements have posts at their
bases.
Place two washers on each post. Then position
the transformer leads between the two washers
as shown here.
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lead
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Step 10: Insert end caps
Insert the plastic end caps in the ends of the
booms as shown here. Use a rubber mallet to
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secure them.
Step 8: Attach the mast clamp insert
Find the U-bolt and mast clamp insert (see
the illustration to the left). Put the U-bolt
into the mast clamp insert with the teeth of
the mast clamp insert facing the closed end
of the U-bolt.
Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp on
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the mast clamp and the teeth on the insert
should be facing the same direction.
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clamp
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Step 12: Connect the coax cable
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it or use of plastic wire ties.
Step 11: Attach the antenna to the mast
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the antenna
to your mast, visit www.antennaweb.org to see
the locations of your local broadcast towers. This
information is crucial in pointing your antenna
correctly.
Loosen the nuts on the mounting clamp U-bolt
as needed. Then slide the U-bolt over the mast.
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broadcast towers. Tighten the mast clamp and
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