PINEAPPLE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
VTX2KW-A Operating and Service Manual
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III — TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION
To insure long and reliable trouble free service from the VTX2KWA transmitter the following steps for
installation are recommended.
1. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION: The VTX2KWA was designed to be installed in a building pro-
tected from the weather. The building should have a hard surface floor such as concrete with a mois-
ture barrier. This barrier could be pressure treated wood sub-flooring which could be anchored to the
concrete and to the transmitter to make the installation earth quake resistant.
Allow a minimum of three feet around the transmitter cabinet for service access. The top of the trans-
mitter should be clear for three feet to allow the air to exhaust from the transmitter.
Air flow thru the transmitter is approximately 2000 CFM. Provisions for air inlet and exhaust from the
room must allow air flow with minimal obstruction. In the event that the room temperature exceeds 35
degrees Celsius, cooling air must be provided so that the room temperature will not exceed 35 degrees
Celsius under worse case conditions.
Notice: This equipment is HEAVY and must be handled by professional movers with proper equipment.
Any damage caused by the installers is not covered under warranty. Check to insure that installing crews
have proper insurance coverage.
2. GROUNDING: Transmitter grounding is VERY IMPORTANT and must be done correctly for safety
and operational reasons. A typical installation may be done as follows:
Use a heavy gauge wire such as #2 AWG strained copper or solid copper buss 1 inch wide by 1/8 inch
thick for connections. The bonding between the transmitter and the ground rods must be good quality
and protected from corrosion. The ground wires should run over the floor and connected to the ground
rods located outside the building. The wire should not go thru the concrete floor but over and around it.
3. AC WIRING: A ten foot cable has been provided with the transmitter to facilitate the connection to the
AC Main power source. Connections to the AC Main should be made as follows:
RED and BLACK are connected to the 208-240 VAC SINGLE PHASE terminals
WHITE WIRE is connected to the NEUTRAL terminal
GREEN WIRE is connected to the SAFETY GROUND
NOTICE: All wiring of this type must be done by A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN and must conform
to LOCAL and NATIONAL Wiring CODES.
Consult with your electrician to insure that the proper breaker size is selected for the main circuit.
4. ANTENNA CONNECTION: The transmitter is equipped with a 7/8 EIA Flange connector located at
the top of the rack. Connecting the transmitter to the antenna must be performed by qualified person-
nel. Conditions vary from site to site so some engineering may be required to insure that the antenna is
receiving the correct amount of power to comply with FCC licenses and to insure safety from lighting
etc.
III — TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION