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GAP SUPER C Installation And Assembly Instructions

Summary of SUPER C

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    Gap super “c” antenna installation and assembly instructions gap antenna products, inc 99 north willow st fellsmere, fl 32948 (561) 571-9922 website http://www.Gapantenna.Com.

  • Page 2: Safety Notice

    Safety notice warning power lines can kill you do not erect this antenna near any overhead wires, under any circumstances. Do to the unique nature of this antenna and it’s very small size, there should be no reason to significantly elevate your super “c” antenna. 1) do not erect this antenna near an...

  • Page 5: Super “C”

    Super “c” introduction 1-1 congratulations on your purchase of the gap super “c” antenna. You will shortly experience the ultimate in low- profile antenna technology. Your gap antenna has been designed and manufactured to provide superior performance and trouble-free operation. Gap technology produc...

  • Page 6

    3 - antenna assembly 3-0 general the super “c” antenna is a compact surface area, radiating device. It is composed of 1” x 1” aluminum box tubes and “stretched” aluminum sections. Unique pvc “corners” are provided to transform the individual 1” x 1” aluminum tubes into a rigid, rugged, lightweight r...

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    3. Pvc clip - the pvc clip is shown above. It is also quite simple. The clip is used to secure the aluminum mesh to the various 1” x 1” box beams. Aluminum stretched mesh is placed on the top surface of the 1” x 1” beam or frame. The mesh should cover most of this surface. To apply the clip see the ...

  • Page 8

    B. Locate two of the 1” x 1” x 22 inch beams. They have no holes in them. Place one of each of these tubes parallel with a long tube and even with the end of the long tube. These are to be used as a guide for establishing final placement of the corners, see the next page. C. Slide the nearest corner...

  • Page 9

    E . Locate the remaining two 69 ¾” inch tubes. Place these tubes parallel to the h assembly just created, one tube on each side. Slide four pvc corners on the two remaining 70” 1” x 1” tubes with the prongs all facing the same way. Space two corners at the ends of each tube and space the other two c...

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    Beam with the 1/8” holes. Install 14 clips to hold the mesh as shown below. When applying the clips keep the mesh taut to obtain a flat surface mesh. A flat surface looks nice, but electrically it doesn’t matter b. Locate the two 24” x 23 ½ ” mesh pieces. Place them over the 24” x 24” frame. In so d...

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    E. Again, using the figure above as a guide, secure the remaining mesh edges with the pvc clips. A total of 18 pvc clips are required overall their position is indicated above. 4.0 basket assembly (14) 1” x 1” tubes form the frame for the super “c” basket. To simplify the assembly and minimize mista...

  • Page 12

    6) slide one corner over the end of each tube. These prongs should point down or away from the screw holes thus creating a little table. 7) repeat the entire procedure a second time with the third group of tubes that are the same as group one but have no drill holes except for the one with the u-bol...

  • Page 13

    2) locate 2 pvc clips. Go to the mesh end opposite the self-tapping screw. Pull the mesh tight and secure the mesh to the 1” x 1” box beam with the two pvc clips. Place a clip at each edge. Please note the remaining sides of the mesh are not secured to the frame. 3) repeat the procedure with the rem...

  • Page 14

    2) with the help of an assistant tip the collector grid up on one end and rest it against a wall or other similar structure. This will make it easier to secure the basket. If this is not practical, using the above referenced assistant, lift the completed basket assembly over the collector grid and l...

  • Page 15: Do Not

    4) to power up your relay box and enable multiband operation you need to hook up a control cable. Six conductor cable is ideal for this. Attach one conductor to each stud on the isolator unit. These lines carry 12 volts d. C. With very little current, typically 50 ma. The studs on the isolator unit ...

  • Page 16: Antenna Characteristics

    The 2:1 frequency limits. The 2:1 bandwidth on 20 meters should be 250 khz minimum. Find the center of the band. 4) if you desire to move the center of a band you can by loosening the stainless steel hose clamp on the super “c” mast and changing the position of the basket relative to the collector g...

  • Page 17: Replacement  Parts

    Gap antenna products, inc. Provides a limited warranty on its’ products against any defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after date of purchase/shipment. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Purchaser should return defective product freight prepaid. Gap reserv...