Neptune 13458-000, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Mounting the Antenna Mast to the Building
With a wall mount installation, it is necessary to mount the RF
antenna on the exterior of the building. Complete the following
steps to mount the antenna mast to the building.
Figure 79 – Securing Pole Bracket
1. Install the pole to the building using antenna-pole
brackets. See Figure 79.
2. Before you start, drill your holes for the first pole
bracket.
3. Secure the pole bracket in one of the following ways.
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If mounting to a wood-constructed wall, use corrosion-
resistant wood screws rated at a minimum of 20 pounds
loading.
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If mounting to sheet metal or masonry, use appropriate
sheet metal, corrosion-resistant screws or masonry
anchors rated at a minimum of 20 pounds loading.
The model of pole bracket shown can be different than what
Neptune supplies. Please contact Neptune Customer Support
if you have any questions.
Figure 80 – Lining up Second Pole
Bracket
4. Place antenna mast pole within the bracket.
5. Make sure the pole is vertical. Use a level if necessary.
6. Line up a second bracket a minimum of 2 feet from the
bracket you just installed.
7. Secure the second bracket similarly to the first one
(follow steps two and three).
8. Line up the pole in the two brackets. See Figure 80.
9. Secure the pole with the bolts provided.
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