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(22) NOTE : BELOW ARE KIT LISTS THAT APPLY FOR BOTH DB 18 & DB 18 E. DB 18 & DB 18 E Boom Assembly Kit 72-0035-01 Inventory QTY check 10 35 1 1 10. Part # 60-0029 60-0041 60-0037 60-0046 60-0030. Description ¼-20 X 3” Stainless Steel hex bolt 1/4” Stainless Steel washer 4” Stainless Steel eye bolt 5/16” Nylock Nuts ¼-20 Nylock nut. DB 18 & DB 18E Director Hardware Kit 72-0036-01 Inventory QTY check 14 12 14 13 13 12. Part # 60-0017 60-0018 60-0019 60-0046 60-0065 10-1601-02. Description 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw # 10 SS washer 10-32 Nylock Nut 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt 1 ¾” Aluminum Saddle. DB 18 & DB 18 E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware kit Bag 1 72-0042-01 Inventory QTY check 1 1 2 2 2 3 3. Part # N/A 10-1619-01 10-1601-22 60-0065 60-0046 60-0113 60-0019. Description Antenna switch w/ gasket, hardware and relay board Coax switch bracket 2” Aluminum Saddle 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt 5/16” Nylock Nuts 10-32 X 5/8” SS pan head 10-32 Nylock Nut. DB 18 & DB 18 E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware kit Bag 2 72-0042-11 (will not be in a bag, twist tied together). Inventory QTY check 1 1 1 1. Part #. Description 11’ 6” Coax Jumper for Director EHU 8’ Coax Jumper for Reflector EHU 3’ 6” Coax Jumper for Driven EHU 2’ Antenna switch 3 conductor control cable. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 1.

(23) DB 18 & DB 18 E Terminal Strip Kit (if you ordered the Connector Box you will not have this kit, refer to kit 72-0027-01). 72-0022-11 Inventory QTY check 2 3 1 1 1 1. Part # 20-6020-6 20-6020-4 20-6020-01 10-1029-01 N/A 60-6000-40. 1,1 & 2. Description 6 position terminal connector 4 position terminal connector 1 position terminal connector Connector Protector Terminal housing with cap SS hose clamp marked 056 Red, White and 2 Black 22 gauge single conductor wires. DB 18 & DB 18E Reflector Hardware Kit 72-0037-01 Inventory QTY check 14 12 14 13 13 12. Part # 60-0017 60-0018 60-0019 60-0046 60-0065 10-1601-02. Description 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw # 10 SS washer 10-32 Nylock Nut 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt 1 ¾” Aluminum Saddle. DB 18 & DB 18 E Mast Plate Hardware kit 72-0040-01 Inventory QTY check 12 14 14 1 1 2 4 4 50. Part # 10-1601-22 60-0046 60-0114 60-0085 60-0049 60-0050 60-0034 60-0113 60-0112. Description 2” Aluminum Saddle 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16 X 3 3/4 ” SS hex bolt 3/8” X 4” SS all thread hex bolt 3/8” SS nut 3/8” Nylock nut 3/8” SS washer 10-32 X 5/8” SS screw 10-32 SS set screw (used for all saddle pairs on antenna). 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 2.

(24) NOTE : BELOW ARE KITS THAT APPLY ONLY TO THE DB 18. DB 18 Sweep Hardware Kit 72-0030-11 Inventory check. REFLECTOR. DIRECTOR. QTY. Part #. 16 16 4 8 12 16 16 4 8 12. 60-0014-01 60-0014 60-0020 60-0021-01 60-0022 60-0014-01 60-0014 60-0020 60-0021-01 60-0022. Description 6-32 6-32 4-40 4-40 4-40 6-32 6-32 4-40 4-40 4-40. x 7/8 Panhead Screw Nylock Nut X ¾ Panhead screw X 5/8 Panhead Nylock x 7/8 Panhead Screw Nylock Nut X ¾ Panhead screw X 5/8 Panhead Nylock. DB 18 Element Plate Kit 72-0031-11 Inventory QTY check 2 1. Part #. Description. 70-2030-01 70-2030-11. Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 40m Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 20m. DB 18 Rubber Boot Kit 72-0032-11 Antenna will come with two of these kits. Inventory QTY check 5. Part # 60-1006-21. Description 1 1/2” - 1 1/4” Rubber boot. DB 18 Driven Hardware Kit 72-0038-01 Inventory QTY check 14 12 14 4 4 4. Part # 60-0017 60-0018 60-0019 60-0046 60-0065 10-1601-22. Description 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw # 10 SS washer 10-32 Nylock Nut 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt 2” Aluminum Saddle. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 3.

(25) DB 18 Glue, Tape and Anti Seize kit 72-0041-01 Inventory 2QT check Y 1 2 1 2 4. Part # N/A 09-0001 09-0004 10-1028-01 10-1509-02. Description Glue Kit 66’ PVC electrical tape 10’ Silicone tape Anti Seize Diverter cone. NOTE : BELOW ARE KITS THAT APPLY ONLY TO THE DB 18 E. DB 18 E Sweep Hardware Kit 72-0030-21 Inventory check. REFLECTOR. DIRECTOR. DRIVEN. QTY. Part #. 16 16 4 8 12 16 16 4 8 12 16 16 4 8 12. 60-0014-01 60-0014 60-0020 60-0021-01 60-0022 60-0014-01 60-0014 60-0020 60-0021-01 60-0022 60-0014-01 60-0014 60-0020 60-0021-01 60-0022. Description 6-32 6-32 4-40 4-40 4-40 6-32 6-32 4-40 4-40 4-40 6-32 6-32 4-40 4-40 4-40. x 7/8 Panhead Screw Nylock Nut X ¾ Panhead screw X 5/8 Panhead Nylock x 7/8 Panhead Screw Nylock Nut X ¾ Panhead screw X 5/8 Panhead Nylock x 7/8 Panhead Screw Nylock Nut X ¾ Panhead screw X 5/8 Panhead Nylock. DB 18 E Element Plate Kit 72-0031-21 Inventory QTY check 3. Part # 70-2030-01. Description Element mounting plate with aligning gasket 40m. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 4.

(26) DB 18 E Rubber Boot Kit 72-0032-21 Antenna will come with two of these kits. Inventory QTY check 6. Part # 60-1006-21. Description 1 1/2” - 1 1/4” Rubber boot. DB 18 E Driven Hardware Kit 72-0039-01 Inventory QTY check 14 12 14 14 14 4 8. Part # 60-0017 60-0018 60-0019 60-0046 60-0065 10-1601-02 10-1601-22. Description 10-32 X 3/4” SS Screw # 10 SS washer 10-32 Nylock Nut 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16” X 3 1/2” SS Hex Bolt 1 ¾” Aluminum Saddle 2” Aluminum Saddle. DB 18 E Glue, Tape and Anti Seize kit 72-0041-11 Inventory 2QT check Y 1 2 2 6. Part # 72-0009-03 09-0001 10-1028-01 10-1509-02. Description Glue Kit 66’ PVC electrical tape Anti Seize Diverter cone. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 5.

(27) NOTE : BELOW ARE KIT LISTS FOR OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DB 18 & DB 18 E. 6m passive Kit 72-0014-11 Inventory check. QTY. Part #. 1 2 2 2 1. 70-1001-11 60-0011 60-0014 60-0046 60-0004. Description. 6m passive element with mounting plate 6-32 X 3/4” SS screw 6-32 Nylock nut 5/16” Nylock Nuts 2” SS U-bolt and saddle. 39’ Element Truss Kit Option for REF and DIR (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) If you have the DB 18 you will have two of these kits. If you have the DB 18 E you will have three of these kits.. 72-0018-01 Inventory QTY check 2 4 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 4 2 2 1 1 1. Part # 10-1601-02 60-0103 60-0083 60-0106 60-0110 60-0030 60-0065 60-0046 60-0033 60-0111 10-1055-01 10-1055-11 10-1029-01 09-0001 60-0112. Description 1 3/4” Solid Saddles 3/16” x 2” Stainless Eye Bolts 4” Stainless Turnbuckle 3/4” Stainless Rings 1/4-20 x 1 1/4” Hex Bolt 1/4-20 Nylock Nut 5/16” x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt 5/16” Nylock Nuts 5/16” Washer 10-24 Nylock Nuts 60” Dacron Rope with 2 Crimped Loops 202” Dacron Rope with 1 Crimped Loop Connector Protector Electrical Tape Set Screw. Connector Box Kit Option (Located in Antenna Box) 72-0027-11 Inventory check. QTY. Part #. 4 1 1 1. 60-0022 10-1053-02 10-1029-01 N/A. Description. 4-40 nylock nut Connector box mounting plate Connector protector DB 18 & DB 18E Connector box with lid. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 6.

(28) DB 18 & DB 18 E Boom Truss Kit 72-0043-01 Inventory check. QTY. Part #. 1 16 2 4 4 4 5 4 2 1 2 1 1 4. 10-1618-01 60-0045 10-1607-01 10-1601-01 10-1613-01 60-0115 60-0065 60-0048 60-0083 60-0093 60-0033 60-0035-00 60-0035-00 60-0044. Description. 1 3/4” X 30” boom Mast 3/16” wire clips Truss attachment plate 1 3/4” Aluminum saddle 1” Aluminum spacer 5/16 X 4 1/2” SS hex bolt 5/16” Nylock nut 3/16 Thimble 4” SS Turnbuckle 5/16” X 2 3/4 SS hex bolt 5/16 SS washer 100” Phillystran 1200i 85” Phillystran 1200i Phillystran cap black. BOX NAMES AND SIZES WITH CONTENT Antenna Boom Box. 7 1/2”. ”. /2 71. 72”. Part Number. Description. Part Number. DB 18. Description. DB 18 E. 1. 10-1202-11. 2” X 72” Boom Section. 1. 10-1202-11. 2” X 72” Boom Section. 1. 10-1202-41. 2” X 72” Boom Section w/ EZ-Eye. 1. 10-1202-41. 2” X 72” Boom Section w/ EZ-Eye hole. 2. 10-1202-01. 1 3/4” X 48” Boom Section. 2. 10-1202-01. 1 3/4” X 48” Boom Section. 1. 10-1203-01. 1 3/4” X 12” Center Splice. 1. 10-1203-01. 1 3/4” X 12” Center Splice. 4. 70-2025-23. 40” CPVC. 6. 70-2025-23. 40” CPVC. 4. 70-2025-13. 49“ CPVC with coupler. 6. 70-2025-13. 49“ CPVC with coupler. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 7.

(29) Inside the Antenna Box DB 18. *6m passive will be located in telescoping pole box if option was purchased. QTY 2: Regular Telescoping Poles. DB 18 E. QTY 4: 30m/40m Telescoping Poles. QTY 8: 30m/40m Telescoping Poles. /2” 1 12. DRV. 7 1/2”. Manuals, options if Glue Kit, Silicone ordered. Kit. DIR 1. REF SDA 100 Controller. Power supply. 60” DB 18 QTY Part Number. Description. QTY Part Number. Description. 1. N/A. 20m Driven Element Housing (DRV). 1. 20-8020-01. Power Supply. 1. N/A. Director Element Housing (DIR). 8. 10-1013-32. 30m/40m Telescoping Poles. 1. N/A. Reflector Element Housing (REF). 2. 10-1013-02. Regular Telescoping Poles. 1. 72-0041-01. DB 18 Glue, Tape and anti Seize Kit. 1. N/A. SDA 100 Antenna Controller. DB 18 E QTY Part Number. Description. QTY Part Number. Description. 1. N/A. 30m/40m Driven Element Housing (DRV). 1. 20-8020-01. Power Supply. 1. N/A. Director Element Housing (DIR). 12. 10-1013-32. 30m/40m Telescoping Poles. 1. N/A. Reflector Element Housing (REF). 1. 72-0041-11. DB 18 Glue, Tape and anti Seize Kit. 1. N/A. SDA 100 Antenna Controller. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 8.

(30) Antenna Sweep Box. 7 1/2”. 32” 24”. Part Number. DB 18 Antenna Sweep Box Description Part Number. Description. 1. N/A. 20 Con Control Cable if ordered. 2. 72-0032-11. DB18 Rubber Boot Kit. 2. 10-1015-11. 12” Return EST for DIR and REF. 1. 72-0035-01. DB18 & DB 18E Boom Assembly Kit. 2. 10-1503-01. 28” Fiberglass rod for sweep assembly (in sets of 2). 1. 72-0036-01. DB18 & DB 18E Director Hardware Kit. 3. 10-1608-01. Return Plate. 1. 72-0037-01. DB18 & DB 18E Reflector Hardware Kit. 1. 10-1610-22. 11 1/2” X 11 1/2” Mast Plate. 1. 72-0038-01. DB18 Driven Hardware Kit. 4. 70-2026-01. 30m40m Sweep Assembly. 1. 72-0040-01. DB18 & DB 18E Mast Plate Hardware kit. 1. 72-0022-11. DB18 & DB 18E Terminal Strip Kit (only if you didn't order the connector box). 1. 72-0042-01. DB18 & DB 18E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware Kit Bag 1. 1. 72-0030-01. DB18 Sweep Hardware Kit. 1. 72-0042-11. DB18 & DB 18E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware Kit Bag 2. 1. 72-0031-11. DB18 Element Plate Kit. DB 18 E Antenna Sweep Box Part Number. Description. Part Number. Description. 1. N/A. 20 Con Control Cable if ordered. 2. 72-0032-21. DB18 E Rubber Boot Kit. 3. 10-1015-11. 12” Return EST for DIR and REF. 1. 72-0035-01. DB18 & DB 18E Boom Assembly Kit. 3. 10-1503-01. 28” Fiberglass rod for sweep assembly (in sets of 2). 1. 72-0036-01. DB18 & DB 18E Director Hardware Kit. 3. 10-1608-01. Return Plate. 1. 72-0037-01. DB18 & DB 18E Reflector Hardware Kit. 1. 10-1610-22. 11 1/2” X 11 1/2” Mast Plate. 1. 72-0039-01. DB18 E Driven Hardware Kit. 6. 70-2026-01. 30m40m Sweep Assembly. 1. 72-0040-01. DB18 & DB 18E Mast Plate Hardware kit. 1. 72-0022-11. DB18 & DB 18E Terminal Strip Kit (only if you didn't order the connector box). 1. 72-0042-01. DB18 & DB 18E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware Kit Bag 1. 1. 72-0030-21. DB18 E Sweep Hardware Kit. 1. 72-0042-11. DB18 & DB 18E Coax Antenna Switch Hardware Kit Bag 2. 1. 72-0031-21. DB18 E Element Plate Kit. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 9.

(31) ASSEMBLY NOTES. READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANTENNA. If possible, read it twice. This will allow you to understand the flow of what needs to be accomplished, greatly reducing the potential for error.. NOTES: A large, cleared flat area is recommended for assembly of an antenna of this size and complexity. Typically, an area 40 ft x 25 ft would be ideal. We recommend using sawhorses or sturdy tables when installing the boom. By having the boom elevated, it is easier to ensure that the elements are level. Rubber or Nitrile gloves are recommended when applying the anti-seize to the stainless steel fasteners or the aluminum boom sections. If you do not have room near the tower to assemble the antenna, we suggest you find a place that you can put the antenna together in it’s entirety and then disassemble as needed for transportation to the tower area. Use of a level for adjusting the Element Housing Units (EHU’s) is highly recommended. This is a surprisingly accurate and consistent method. Simply place the level on the mast plate, and adjust each element accordingly. Be sure to use the anti-seize compound supplied to prevent the galling of the stainless steel fasteners. There is one exception to this - do NOT use the anti-seize compound when connecting the plastic sweeps coupler to the pole ends. This will be covered in more detail later in the manual.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 10.

(32) BOOM ASSEMBLY. NOTES: Our boom pieces are all drilled on a very precise drill press. This ensures that all the bolts are snug when assembled. If your boom ever gets damaged or destroyed we can now send the specific replacement boom required. Apply lubricant to stainless steel bolts that are using stainless steel nuts. This will prevent the two from galling together. Each bolt has a specific length for the respective tubing it will be securing. It is critical that only the shank of the bolt is engaged in the aluminum tubing. Use 5 Washer per bolt, as shown in figure 2.. Apply a thin film of anti-seize to the male engagement area of the boom sections. Slide the boom pieces together until the pre-drilled holes align. Align the center boom splice 10-1203-01 so the it will allow the Eye bolt to fit as shown in figure 1 and figure 3. Secure the correct 1/4” bolts and Washer onto the boom as shown in figure 2 Repeat this for each section until the boom is completely assembled. Secure the eyebolt as shown in figure 1 and figure 2 Figure 3 and figure 3A shows how the section of boom that has the EZ--Eye on it differs from the rest of the boom by using a 5/16” bolt in place of a 1/4” bolt.. Boom Assembly. Figure 1 232” 1 3/4” Boom Section 10-1202-41. 2” Boom Section 10-1202-11. 2” Boom Section 10-1202-51. 1 3/4” Boom Section 10-1202-41. NOTE: This section will have one hole larger then the other three. This is for the EZ- eye. Blue Red. 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt 60-0029. Red. Red. 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt 60-0029. 4” Eye bolt 60-0037. Red Blue. 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt 60-0029. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 11.

(33) NOTES: When securing the eye-bolt and boom bolts to the boom, install the eye and the head of the bolts on the same side of the boom, so that they will be facing upwards when the boom is secured to the tower. Figure 2. Bolt Assembly Boom Bolt Assembly. Eye Bolt Assembly Bolt heads all facing up. QTY 2 Washer 60-0041. Discard the galvanized nut that comes with the eye bolt. No Washer needed for eyebolt. QTY 3 Washer 60-0041 1/4” Nylock Nut 60-0030. 5/16” Nylock Nut 60-0046. Figure 3. Boom Center Splice 1/4” X 3” Hex Bolt 60-0029. n tio. c Se om -11 o B 2” 202 X 7 10-1 ” 2. 4” Eye bolt 60-0037. 5/16” x 3” hex head bolt 60-0103. Boom Splice 1.75” X 12” 10-1203-01. n. tio. c Se m 1 o o 5 ” B 272 -120 X 10 2”. QTY 3: 1/4” Nylock nut 60-0030 5/16” Nylock nut 60-0046. 5/16” Nylock nut 60-60-0046. QTY 3: 5/16” Washer 60-0033. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 12.

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(51) . Figure 3A Qty 1: 5/16” x 3” Hex head bolt PN 60-0103. Qty 1: 5/16” x 4” Eye bolt w/nut PN 60-0037 Qty 1: 1-3/4” X 12” Boom center splice 10-1203-01. Qty 3: 5/16” Flat washer PN 60-0033. Qty 1: 5/16” Nylock nut PN 60-0046. Qty 2: 1/4” x3” Hex head bolt PN 60-0029. Qty10: 1/4” Flat washer PN 60-0041 (2 ea on top of bolt, 3 ea on bottom of bolt). Qty 2: 1/4” Nylock nut PN 60-0030. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 13.

(52) MAST PLATE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Mount the mast plate to the boom, ensuring that the fully threaded bolt is centered on the EZ-Eye bolt that is mounted on the boom as shown in figure 5. When finished, mount the tower mast to the mast plate as shown in figure 6A. While we show you how to do this step here, we recommend you wait until the antenna is fully assembled to mount the DB18/18E Yagi to the mast. Secure one half of the 2” saddle to the mast plate using the included #10 x 5/8” pan head machine screw. This will align the tower mast to the mast plate. Once the antenna is in place, secure the other half of the saddles around the tower mast using the 5/16” x 3.75” hex head bolts and Nylock nuts.. Mast Plate and EZ- Eye Assembly. Figure 5. QTY 2: 11 1/2” X 11 1/2 Mast Plate 10-1610-22 QTY 2: 3/8” Nylock Nut 60-0050. QTY 1: 3/8” X 4” EZ- Eye bolt SS all thread 60-0085. QTY 1: 3/8 regular Nut 60-0049 QTY 4: 3/8 SS washer 60-0034. -11. 02. m. 2”. o bo. cti Se. on. 2 0-1. 1. nt. e lem. rE. to ec l f e. R. QTY 4: 5/16” X 3.75 SS hex bolt 60-0114 QTY 4: 5/16 Nylock Nut 60-0046. 1. -5 02. om bo 2”. 2 0-1 n1 tio. ec. S. tor. c ire. n. e riv. D. QTY 2: 3/8 Nylock Nut 60-0050. ts en m Ele. dD an. QTY 4: 2” Aluminum Solid saddle 10-1601-22. NOTES: Do not completely tighten saddles or EZ--Eye bolt to eye bolt, this will be done when elements and boom are all leveled up.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 14.

(53) With the Mast plate loosely attached to the boom and secured in the EZ- Eye, follow Figure 6 for final assembled mast plate. A good location for mounting the terminal housing or Connector box is between the two pairs of saddles in the middle of the mast plate. If you ordered the Connector box it should be mounted at this time. If not then you will have the terminal housing and it can be mounted at a later time described later in this manual.. Figure 6. Mast to Mast plate Assembly NOTES: At this time if you have the connector box option mount it on the saddles as shown in the connector box manual. Adjusting the EZ--Eye is not critical at this point. This will be done once the antenna has been completely assembled. The Mast plate should be perpendicular to the element poles upon completion of antenna.. tor ec l f Re 2”. m Ele. om. t en. cti. Se. -11. on. 2 20 0-1. 1. bo. nts. e lem. rE. cto. iv Dr. en. an. ire dD. -51. on. 2”. om. cti Se. 2 20 0-1. Location for Connector Box, see Connector box Manual for installation.. 1. bo. - .*/ 0 .

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(60) ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT SPACING Element housing units (EHU’s) used for DB18 Yagi: QTY 1 70-3401-01 EHU 20m QTY 2 70-3406-01 EHU 40m Element housing units (EHU’s) used for DB18E Yagi: QTY 1 70-3403-01 EHU 40m (no relay) QTY 2 70-3406-01 EHU 40m (with relay) Locate the following parts for assembling the EHU’s QTY 2 10-1015-11 Return Element Support Tube (EST) DB 18 QTY 2 10-1608-01 Element Return Plate Small QTY 3 10-1015-11 Return Element Support Tube (EST) DB 18 E QTY 3 10-1608-01 Element Return Plate Small Locate the following kits to assembly the EHU’s to the boom, located in the Sweep box QTY 1 72-0036-01 DB 18 & DB 18E Director hardware Kit QTY 1 72-0037-01 DB 18 & DB 18E Reflector hardware Kit. QTY 1 QTY 1. 72-0038-01 DB 18 Driven Hardware kit DB18 ONLY 72-0039-01 DB 18 E Driven Hardware Kit DB18E ONLY. NOTES: Spacing of the element in relationship to each other is very critical. Take great care in making sure the elements are mounted as shown in Figure 4. All dimensions are taken from the center of the element. This point is at the center of the fiberglass tube in both the EHU or Return EST. With the boom completely assembled, use a marker and a tape measure to mark where the center of the elements will be. These marks will act as a guide for element placement while assembling the antenna. Take note in the orientation of the housings and how they are facing in comparison to the boom. Housing orientation is the same for both the DB 18 and DB 18 E. The only difference in the two antennas is the DRV housing will be a 20m housing for the DB 18. Where as it will be a 30m/40m housing on the DB 18 E. Refer to Figure 3 for housing orientation.. To make it easier to use a tape measure the distance from the center of the element to the closest edge on the element housing unit mounting plate = 3.87”. The far side of the mounting plate to the center of the element = 10.13”. This will allow you to have a good edge to ` hold the tape measure. Just simply add the 3.87 or 10.13” to the correct distance during the layout. For example the element centers of the REF and DIR are suppose to be 30” from the return tube center. Pull the tape measure from the short edge of the EHU mounting plate to the center of the return tube and it should be 33.87”. For the Driven EHU you will need to use the 10.13” because the housing is in a different orientation. This is just a method if you do not have anyone to hold a tape measure. The dimensions in Figure 4 are the correct numbers and should be used as the key.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 16.

(61) NOTES: For both the DB 18 and DB 18 E the Reflector and Director elements are exactly the same. For assembly purposes these two elements can be interchanged. Both elements have been fitted with a relay that is capable of connecting or disconnecting the balun-unun that turns the element from a driven to a passive. This is done automatically with the software in the controller via the antenna switch that is provided and will be mounted on the boom. The Driven element is the only difference from the DB 18 and the DB 18 E. In the case of the DB 18 the Driven element will be a 20m capable housing. For the DB 18 E the driven will be 30m/40m capable housing. Note the different assembly procedures for the correct antenna that was purchased..

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(98) EHU ASSEMBLY Follow the directions below for wiring each of your element housing units (EHU) from the respective EHU to either the terminal housing, or the connector junction box, if you have purchased this option. NOTE: This assembly sheet only shows you the correct way to assembly and wire the EHU to the boom. It DOES NOT take into account the orientation of the EHU on the boom. Follow figure 1 for wiring and routing cable in the wire tray on the lip of the EHU. Depending on EHU type there will be 4 conductor or 6 conductor wire. Follow the wiring code that is printed on the circuit board inside the EHU as shown in note A. Be sure to unplug the top portion of the connector when wiring, as you cannot see the correct wiring code until the upper plug is removed. The correct wiring code is printed closest to the terminal block and reads left to right: Bk, R ,G, W, Blu, Br. For 4 wires use Bk, R, G, W and ignore Blu & Br. For 6 wires use: Bk, R, G, W, Blu, Br. Trim the shield wire so that it is not exposed inside the EHU.. Wiring EHU. Figure 1 NOTE:. Wire the cable to the correct terminal on the wiring connector board. Follow the color code on the circuit board as shown in figure 1A. Route the wire into the wire tray. Place a .25” piece of the provided coax-seal over the cable and form it so that its flush with the wire tray. Do this in the 3 locations shown below. (This will keep the cable in place and prevent water from leaking into the EHU.). Fig. 1 Wire tray Reel. Fig 1A. Use this line for wiring. For 4 wire connections the wiring order is: BK, R, G, W. For 6 wire connections the wiring order is: BK, R, G, W, Blu, Br.. Location for COAX seal. SteppIR Use only, do not use this line for wiring! 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 18.

(99) REFLECTOR ELEMENT HOUSING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE First attach the Reflector Element to the EHU mounting plate and return EST to its mounting plate. Then attach the plates to the boom. See Figure 7 Use a level to check the EHU and Return EST before tightening the aluminum saddles to the boom. When the plate is level tighten the saddle bolts to 20 ft/lbs (27.09Nm) Don't forget to mount the truss attachment plate (10-1607-01) if you ordered the boom truss Reflector Assembly. Figure 7. Reflector Element Housing Assembly. Return EST Assembly. Hardware details in NOTES. All saddles that are clamping Fiberglass only need to be tightened to: 7 ft lbs (9.5Nm). Electrical center of element Return EST 10-1015-11. Reflector EHU. Element Return Plate 10-1608-01. QTY 1: 30m/40m Element Housing gasket 10-1502-01 QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate with 30m/40m aligning gasket 70-2030-01 Truss Attachment Plate 10-1607-01 Only if boom truss option was purchased. All saddle details in NOTES. 1 3/4” boom section 10-1202-41 NOTES: QTY 12 QTY 12 QTY 12 QTY 10 QTY 10 QTY 10. 10-1601-02 1 3/4” Aluminum saddles 60-0065 5/16” X 3 1/2” 60-0046 5/16” Nylock nut 60-0017 #10-32 X 3/4” SS screw 60-0018 #10 SS washer 60-0019 #10-32 SS Nylock nut. Dr. ive na. Make sure to attach the element to the element plate before attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the assembly process.. nd DI R MA ele ST me SID P nts L E O AT FT EO HE N T BO HIS OM. Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in relation to the mast plate and other elements is correct. The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom. It is possible to mount the EHU’s the wrong way and the elements electrical center wont be over the center of the boom. The electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 19.

(100) DIRECTOR ELEMENT HOUSING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE First attach the Director Element to the EHU mounting plate and return EST to its mounting plate. Then attach the plates to the boom. See Figure 8 Use a level to check the EHU and Return EST before tightening the aluminum saddles to the boom. When the plate is level tighten the saddle bolts to 20 ft/lbs (27.09Nm) Don't forget to mount the truss attachment plate (10-1607-01) Director Assembly. Figure 8 Return EST 10-1015-11. Return EST Assembly. Director Element Housing Assembly. Hardware details in NOTES. All saddles that are clamping Fiberglass only need to be tightened to: 7 ft lbs (9.5Nm). Electrical center of element Truss Attachment Plate 10-1607-01 Only if boom truss option was purchased. Dr ive n. an d. Element Return Plate 10-1608-01. RE Fe MA lem S SID T P en ts L E O AT FT EO HE N T BO HIS OM. QTY 1: 30m/40m Element Housing gasket 10-1502-01. QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate with 30m/40m aligning gasket 70-2030-01. 1 3/4” boom section 10-1202-41 NOTES: QTY 12 QTY 12 QTY 12 QTY 10 QTY 10 QTY 10. 10-1601-02 1 3/4” Aluminum saddles 60-0065 5/16” X 3 1/2” 60-0046 5/16” Nylock nut 60-0017 #10-32 X 3/4” SS screw 60-0018 #10 SS washer 60-0019 #10-32 SS Nylock nut. Make sure to attach the element the the element plate before attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the assembly process. Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in relation to the mast plate and other elements is correct.. All saddle details in NOTES. The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom. The electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 20.

(101) DRIVEN ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR THE DB 18 ONLY Locate pieces for Driven Element Housing (20m) element assembly QTY 1 Driven Element Housing Unit 20m, with gasket (located in Antenna box) QTY 1 70-2030-11 Element mounting plate with square aligning gasket (located in sweep box kit number 72-0031-11) Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven Element QTY 1 72-0038-01 DB 18 Driven Hardware Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) First attach the Driven EHU to the element mounting plate. Then attach the plate to the boom so the element center is in the proper position (the boom was marked earlier). See Figure 9 Use a level to check the EHU before tightening the aluminum saddles to the boom. Figure 9. DB 18 Driven Assembly. QTY 12: 10-32 X 3/4” SS screw 60-0017 QTY 12: #10 SS Washer 60-0018 Electrical center of element Driven Element Housing 20m. QTY 4: 5/16” 3 1/2” SS hex bolt 60-0065 QTY 1:Element Housing gasket 10-1016-01. MA SID ST P RE L FL E EC NO OF ATE TO T S TH ON R HO E B TH CL W I O AR N F OM S ITY OR .. QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate with rectangular aligning gasket 70-2030-11. QTY 4: 2” Aluminum Saddles 10-1601-22 NOTES: Make sure to attach the element the the element plate before attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the assembly process.. DI Bo o. RE. m. Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in relation to the mast plate and other elements is correct.. CT OR se cti on 2. ”1. 0-1. 20. 2-5. 1. The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom. the electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna.. QTY 4: 5/16” SS Nylock nut 60-0046 QTY 12: 10-32 SS Nylock nut 60-0019. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 21.

(102) DRIVEN ELEMENT HOUSING UNIT ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR THE DB 18 E ONLY Locate pieces for Driven Element Housing (30m/40m) element assembly QTY 1 Driven Element Housing Unit 30m/40m, with gasket (located in Antenna box) QTY 1 70-2030-01 Element mounting plate with 30m/40m aligning gasket (located in sweep box kit number 72-0031-21) Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven Element QTY 1 72-0039-01 DB 18E Driven Hardware Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) First attach the Driven EHU to the element mounting plate. Then attach the plate to the boom so the element center is in the proper position (the boom was marked earlier). See Figure 10 Use a level to check the EHU before tightening the aluminum saddles to the boom. Figure 10. DB 18 E Driven Assembly. QTY 4: 3/4” Aluminum saddles 10-1601-02. Return EST 10-1015-11. QTY 10: 10-32 X 3/4” SS screw 60-0017 QTY 10: #10 SS Washer 60-0018 Driven Element Housing 30m/40m. Electrical center of element Bo. om. RE. FL. se c. tio n. EC. 2”. 10. TO R. QTY 12: 5/16” 3 1/2” SS hex bolt 60-0065. -12. 02 -11. Element Return Plate 10-1608-01. QTY 1:Element Housing gasket 10-1016-01. QTY 1: Element Mounting Plate with 30m/40m aligning gasket 10-1609-03. MA SID ST P TH E O LAT SH IS L F TH E O N OW OC E A BO TH N FO TIO OM IS R N. N IN CL AR OT ITY QTY 4: 2” Aluminum Saddles 10-1601-22. NOTES: Make sure to attach the element the the element plate before attaching the plate to the boom. This will help during the assembly process. Also make sure the mounting orientation of the housing in relation to the mast plate and other elements is correct.. QTY 4: 2” Aluminum Saddles 10-1601-22. DI. RE CT OR Bo om se cti on. QTY 12: 5/16” SS Nylock nut 60-0046. The elements electrical center must be directly over the boom. the electrical center is the 1/4” bolt mounted in the housing. This is important to the performance of the antenna.. 2”. 10. -12. 02. -51. QTY 10: 10-32 SS Nylock nut 60-0019. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 22.

(103) WIRING THE CONTROL CABLE FOR THE ANTENNA SWITCH Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven Element QTY 1 72-0042-01 COAX Antenna Switch Hardware Kit bad 1(Located in Antenna Sweep Box) QTY 1 72-0042-11 COAX Antenna Switch Hardware Kit bad 2(Located in Antenna Sweep Box) Follow Figure 11 for wiring the control cable for the Coax Antenna Switch Once wired correctly the cable must be pulled through the drain hold on the lid of the Coax Antenna Switch. The loose end of the control cable will be wired to the terminal housing or connector box depending if it was purchased. This procedure will be completed in a later step of the assembly process. Just let it hang while the Coax Antenna Switch is mounted to the antenna. DO NOT assembly lid and gasket until the final testing has been completed. Figure 11. Control Wiring for Coax Antenna Switch Inside view of Coax Antenna Switch. Control Cable (Other end will be wired to the terminal housing or connector box). 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 23.

(104) MOUNTING COAX ANTENNA SWITCH FOR BOTH DB 18 AND DB 18E Locate the following kits for assembling the Driven Element QTY 1 72-0032-11 COAX Antenna Switch Hardware Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) First attach the Coax Switch Bracket to the Antenna Switch Housing Lid. Leave the Antenna Switch exposed so testing can be completed before the lid and gasket are permanently secured to the antenna. Attach the assembly to the boom, without the lid and gasket. (As shown in Figure 12). Figure 12. Coax Antenna Switch Assembly QTY 2: #10-32 nylock nut 60-0019. Antenna Switch Housing (DO NOT mount until all testing is complete). Antenna Switch housing gasket (cut to length) (DO NOT mount until all testing is complete). QTY 4: 5/16” 3 1/2” SS hex bolt 60-0065. Antenna Switch board mounted to housing lid. RE FL E. QTY 1: COAX Switch bracket 10-1619-01 CT OR. QTY 4: Flat head screw (located in small zip lock bag). QTY 2: #10 X 5/8” SS pan head 60-0113. NOTES: DO NOT mount the Antenna Switch housing and gasket. These will be mounted once all testing of the antenna is complete. Shown in this Figure is the Driven for the DB 18 E but assembly will not change for the DB 18. The only difference will be the housing and the return tube which will not be there for the DB 18.. DI RE. QTY 12: 5/15” Nylock nut 60-0046. CT OR. QTY 2: 2” Aluminum saddle 10-1601-22. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 24.

(105) WIRING THE COAX CABLE TO THE ANTENNA SWITCH Locate the following kit for wiring the coax cable to the antenna switch QTY 1 72-0042-11Coax Antenna Switch Hardware Kit bag 2 (Located in the Antenna Sweep Box) NOTES: Make sure not to bend the cable over any sharp corners. Also the coax cable should not be bent in a smaller diameter then 10. This could result in damage of the cable and causes a short circuit. Also do not clamp anything over the cables that could possibly pinch or damage the cable. The coax cables have been made specifically for each individual element and will be labeled as to what element they belong to. Follow Figure 13 and Figure 14 below as to how to wire the coax for the antenna. Tighten all coax connectors with pliers to assure good connection. Weather proofing should be done once all testing and assembling has been completed. Wiring Coax to Elements Figure 13. DB 18 E DIRECTOR. DRIVEN. REFLECTOR. Coax Antenna Switch For details on wiring the Coax Antenna Switch refer to Figure 14 below. The lid of the Coax Antenna Switch should not be attached yet.. Wiring Coax Antenna Switch. Figure 14 NOTES: Shown in Figure 13 is the DB 18 E but coax wiring for the DB 18 is exactly the same.. Bottom View of Coax Antenna Switch Director EHU. Feed from shack. In Figure 13 the coax is shown away from the boom for clarity purposes. Once wiring is complete the coax will be secured to the boom with electrical tape. Below is the key for what element coax line goes to what plug on the Antenna Switch: OUT 1 - Director Element OUT 2 - Reflector Element OUT 3 - Driven Element IN - Feed line from shack. Control cable that will be wired into the terminal housing or connector box.. Driven EHU. Reflector EHU. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 25.

(106) MOUNTING TERMINAL HOUSING FOR BOTH DB 18 AND DB 18E Locate the following kit for assembling Terminal Housing QTY 1 72-0022-11 Terminal Strip Kit (Located in Antenna Sweep Box) NOTES: If you ordered the Connector box option this kit will not be included in your antenna. The Connector Box Option will directly replace the terminal housing and the kit needed for the terminal housing. Refer to the Connector Box manual for installation. The terminal housing can be installed anywhere in the middle of the boom. Location is not that important, as long as all element control cables can reach and the control wire from your shack will reach. We recommend mounting it as close to the mast plate as possible. Unscrew the SS hose clamp 056 (60-6000-40) so that it can be fitted around the boom. Use the SS hose clamp to secure the terminal housing to the boom or mast. The housing can be horizontal or vertical. Regardless of the mounting orientation make sure that the hole in the end cap of the terminal housing will be facing down when you attach it. This it to allow the housing to drain and prevent water form collecting in the housing. DO NOT SEAL THE TERMINAL HOUSING IT NEEDS TO BREATH OUT THE BOTTOM DRAIN HOLE Figure 15. Terminal Housing Assembly. NOTES: With the hose clamp unscrewed, it can be fitted around the boom and secure the terminal housing to the boom.. Location for SS hose clamp. Make sure upon completion that the drain hole in the terminal housing cap is facing down to allow for water to escape the terminal housing. If the boom truss option is installed on the DB 18 or DB 18E the terminal housing can be mounted on the boom mast.. BE LL ON I T W TI E. ES OCA 18 N L DB TY R RI TU HIS E RE IN T F TH CLA N O R D IVE TE SE FO DR OUN CA WN M THE HO IN OT S N. R TO. F. RE. C LE. This location for the terminal housing is just a recommendation. It can be mounted in many different locations depending on installations.. BE LL IS I W H U T EH D IN OT TY N N RI E E . T V N A I N DR OU ATIO R CL M OC FO L N OW H S. Terminal Housing. Wire terminals will be folded and slid inside the terminal housing once wiring and testing is complete.. R TO. C RE DI. Terminal Housing cap with drain hole facing down. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 26.

(107) SECURING THE COAX AND ELEMENT CONTROL CABLE TO THE BOOM NOTES: Make sure not to bend any control cable over any sharp corners. This could result in damage that causes a short circuit. Also do not clamp anything over the cables that could possibly pinch or damage the cable. When taping the cable start on the ends of the boom and work towards the mast plate. This will allow you to trim the cable to the exact length if desired. We recommend labeling all the wires at the Terminal Housing location. This will help with determining what wire is going to what EHU. Also if any rewiring is needed or to prevent from tracing wires across the entire length of the boom. Secure the cables from the elements to the boom. (both Coax and control cables) Use the electrical tape (09-0001) to secure the cable to the boom Only two wraps of the tape are needed to hold the cable to the boom. Tape the control cable and Coax cable to the boom approximately every two feet. Once both cables have been to the terminal housing or connector box it can either be trimmed to length or coiled up and out of the way. (the Coax cable does not need to be trimmed) Wiring up the cable will be done in the next step.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 27.

(108) WIRING THE EHU’S TO THE TERMINAL STRIPS Locate pieces for wiring the DB 18 and DB 18 E QTY 1 Terminal Housing Enclosure already mounted to the boom close to the Mast plate Locate the following kits for wiring the DB 18 or DB 18 E QTY 1 72-0022-01 Terminal Housing kit NOTES: If you have purchased the connector box option you will need to use the provided manual that was included with the connector box option. It will have instructions for mounting and wiring the connector box option. Ensure all of the control cables are taped and secured to the boom. If you have purchased the connector box option refer to the connector box manual for correct wiring. Apply a thin coat of connector protector to the exposed wires. Follow Figure 16 for correct wiring. Also note that the shield wires are all connected together and use a single position terminal strip that is provided. Be careful not to over tighten the screws on the terminal blocks. Perform all tests on the antenna, then complete the following procedure. The next couple steps will be the last thing done before the antenna is put on the tower. Once all the control cables from the EHU’s and control cable are correctly wired, fit the terminal strip into the terminal housing that has been mounted close to the mast plate. Make a couple of wraps of electrical tape around the control cable bundle where it will pass through the notch in the threaded plug. This will help to protect the cable sheath from the threads in the tube. Guide the control cable into the drain hole on the black screw on cap. Tighten the cap onto the terminal housing, CAUTION Be careful not to cut or damage the control cable as you tighten the terminal housing cap.. PRELIMINARY WIRING AND MECHANICAL EHU TESTING Refer to the SDA 100 manual page 11 for conducting the preliminary testing for the EHU’s NOTES: This test is to insure that the wiring of the EHU’s has been done correctly. It is critical that the wiring be done exactly how the wiring diagram shown. Incorrect wiring can cause poor per-formance and even damage to the antenna or antenna controller. Once all the EHU’s are correctly wired and the controller is correctly controlling the antenna then the preliminary tests are complete. Other tests will be conducted to insure that the relays are working correctly inside the EHU’s and also inside the Coax Antenna Switch. These tests will be done once the telescoping poles and sweeps have been assembled.. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415. 28.

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