Neptune R450 MC, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation of the R450 MC
28 R450 Mini Collector Installation and Maintenance Guide
Weatherizing the RF Antenna Connection
Complete the following instructions to weatherproof the RF antenna.
1 Weatherize the RF antenna port connection using the weatherizing
kit, Polyphasor Part No. WK-1. See Figure 40.
2 Start the tape at the top of the RF antenna connection as illustrated
in Figure 40.
Figure 40 Weatherizing the RF Antenna Connection
3 Wrap the tape clockwise around the connection several times and
slowly work your way downward to weatherize the RF antenna
connection. Be sure to overlap the tape at least 1/4-inch.
When complete, the weatherized port should resemble Figure 41.
Figure 41 Weatherized RF Port
Attaching the Power Cable
To attach the power cable, complete the following step.
Attach the power plug to the R450 MC by pushing and rotating the
circular power connector clockwise to engage it.
Figure 42 Power Cable Attached to the R450 MC
Weatherizing RF antenna
RF antenna weatherized
The power connector is weatherproof and doesn't require
weatherization wrap. However, it is okay to do so.
Power cable