BFW
Installation Guide
AN-30e & AN-50e Systems
cm)
-- excessive force may damage the connector on the antenna or
transceiver. Ensure that the cable droops downward to assist water runoff.
5. Ground the transceiver and the mounting bracket using the grounding screws
6. Connect the IF cable to the transceiver. The connector must be finger-tight plus
1/8th turn only (F-type:
15 lb-in / 165 N-cm)
-- excessive force may cause
damage to the connector.
7. Properly weatherproof all connections (refer to section 3.2 - Weatherproofing).
It is extremely important to ensure that all connectors are correctly tightened
(finger tighten plus 1/8th turn only!) and adequately weatherproofed.
IF cable from
radio to indoor
terminal
Ground cable
from radio to
tower ground
Short RF cable
from radio to
antenna
Figure 7: Underside View of the Radio on Mounting Bracket
8. The overall grounding to the tower of the unit may now be completed. Follow
all local and national codes.
3.2 Weatherproofing
3.2.1 Weatherproofing
Materials
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WEATHERPROOFING CANNOT BE
OVERSTRESSED!
Do not use PVC tape. We recommend sealing tapes designed for outdoor use:
- Scotch 2200 series of Vinyl Mastic rolls
- Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape.
- 3M Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape
These are heavy-duty weather, abrasion, and UV resistant and can be purchased at
most hardware stores.
Use rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty must also be used to complete the
weatherproofing. The professional installer may use his own weatherproofing
preferences, provided they do not use silicon-based materials. Redline does not
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