Maximum Controls Aeromax, Installation Manual

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Installation Guidelines:
Antenna installation :
1) Make sure Outdoor Unit antenna in installed min 8 feet above ground.
(This ensures good range and avoids antenna vandalism)
2) Ensure antenna is not installed against any metallic surface. To avoid
reducing radio range install antenna at least 24” away from steel post or
building structure (see figure 1).
3) After wire installation, ensure enclosure knockouts are properly
sealed– to avoid water intrusion.
Outdoor Unit installation :
1) Open enclosure - using key.
2) Disconnect 6-inch antenna extension cable inside enclosure.(Figure 2)
3) Remove the front door by removing the two hinge screws. (Figure 2)
4) Remove knockouts (back or bottom – as necessary) and fish wires
through knockout.
5) Mount back enclosure using mounting holes.
6) Re-install front door using two hinge screws.
7) Re-connect 6-inch antenna extension cable inside enclosure.
8) Follow wiring and setup instructions for Outdoor Unit.
9) Run 6-foot antenna extension cable as necessary and mount antenna.
10) Screw 6-foot antenna extension cable on back of enclosure and run
cable as necessary to antenna location.
11) Mount antenna and ensure that it is hand tight.
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