RUGGEDCOM WIN7023
Installation Guide
Chapter 2
Installing the Base Station
Mounting the Base Station to a Wall or Tower
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Section 2.6.1
Mounting the Base Station to a Wall or Tower
Mount the base station to any wall or tower capable of supporting its weight. An outer wall on a roof or other high
location to avoid interference from other buildings or trees is preferred.
To mount the base station to a wall or tower, do the following:
1. Liberally apply an anti-corrosion spray to all galvanized steel components, including mounting brackets,
washers and screws.
2. Select a mounting location on the wall.
3. Lift the mounting bracket assembly using the lifting lugs and align it with the selected mounting location on
the wall/tower.
4. Mark the location of the mounting holes on the wall/tower.
5. Remove the mounting bracket from the wall/tower.
6. Using a 8 mm (5/16 in) drill bit suitable for the building material, drill holes at the marked locations.
7. Insert a 8 mm (5/16 in) wall anchor into each mounting hole.
8. Attach the base station to the mounting bracket. For more information, refer to
the Base Station and Mounting Bracket”
.
9. Lift the base station and mounting bracket assembly using the lifting lugs and align it with the selected
mounting location on the wall/tower.
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Figure 4: Mounting the Base Station to a Wall or Tower
1.
Lifting Lug
2.
8 mm (5/16 in) Screw
3.
Spring Washer
4.
Flat Washer
5.
8 mm (5/16 in) Wall Anchor
10. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall/tower using the appropriate 8 mm (5/16 in) screws, spring washers
and flat washers.
11. Liberally apply an anti-corrosion spray to all exposed screw threads.
