TM-5-5420-202-10

TM 5-5420-202-10

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WARNING

Silicone compounds are harmful to skin and clothing, can burn easily, and may give

off a harmful vapor. If compounds contact eyes, wash immediately with water. Wash

with soap and water if compounds contact skin. Use adhesives, solvents, sealing,

and insulating compounds in well-ventilated areas away from open flame. Failure to

comply may result in personnel injury or death.

1. Apply silicone compound to threads (Figure 2, Item 5) of spring mount (Figure 2, Item 3).

2. Install preformed packing (Figure 2, Item 4) down around bottom of threads (Figure 2, Item 5) of spring mount

(Figure 2, Item 3).

3. Use adjustable wrench to install antenna (Figure 2, Item 1) on spring mount (Figure 2, Item 3).

NOTE

Safety wire prevents antenna from coming loose from spring mount while vehicle is in

motion. If antenna will be frequently removed or if vehicle will not be on the road frequently,

do not install safety wire.

4. Insert safety wire (Figure 2, Item 2) through hole in spring mount (Figure 2, Item 3).

5. Insert opposite end of safety wire (Figure 2, Item 2) through hole in antenna (Figure 2, Item 1).

6. Use pliers to twist ends of safety wire (Figure 2, Item 2) three to six times to form pigtail.

7. Use pliers to trim excess safety wire (Figure 2, Item 2) and bend pigtail back against hexagonal portion of

spring mount (Figure 2, Item 3).

8. Tie down antenna (TM 11-5985-262-14 or TM 11-5985-262-24P).

Figure 2.

Antenna Installation.

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