Is my Antenna too big for my CM-9521? Weight Specification? Mast size? (CM9521A CM9521HD)

CM-9521A & CM-9521HD Weight Specification;
We really do not have a weight specification for the CM9521A rotator.

• They were designed for antennas weighing ~15lbs along with a 3ft long upper mast.
  • Like many products, we're sure it was over-designed to handle more, but installing something other than ~15lb antenna and an upper mast longer than 3ft, may shorten the life...
  • We still have many 25 year old rotators out in the field working fine with 1 or 2, 15 lb antennas on them. 
• The upper mast clamps can accept from 1" to a 1 7/8" pipe
  • If you are going to run the upper mast through an upper sleeve on a tower, the upper mast must be 1 1/4" in order to rotate "true". (Centered in the upper mast mount.)
    • See Fig 2 on page 5 of the CM-9521A Instruction sheet for an example image. 
  • If you use smaller or larger diameter than 1 1/4", it could seize as it rotates.
  • If you are not going to run the upper mast through a sleeve, then the diameter is not as important.
• The lower mast clamps can accommodate from 1", up to ~1 7/8" to 2".
• Also, make certain that you do not have an upper mast over 3ft tall.
  • Too tall of upper mast creates excessive leverage in windy situations and can wear on or damage the thrust bearing assembly and upper mount shim bushing.
  • Your mast could be damaged by high winds if it is longer than 3ft or if the antenna 'Wind Load projected area', is larger than 3sq ft.
  • All of Channel Masters outdoor antennas 'wind load projected area' are less than 3 sq ft, and can be used with the CM-9521A & CM-9521HD rotator systems. 
  • As an example, the antenna with the highest 'wind load projected area is our CM-4228HD, with a wind load projected area of 2.14 sq ft.
  • Our largest/~100 mile Log periodic/Yagi antennas, 'wind load projected area' are less than 2 sq ft.

You can find the CM-9521A and CM-9521HD installation instructions here. 

You can find troubleshooting tips here.