Chapter 2
Installing the Base Station
RUGGEDCOM WIN7023
Installation Guide
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Mounting the Base Station to a Pole
Section 2.6.2
Mounting the Base Station to a Pole
The base station can be attached to any pole (or pipe) with a 44.45 to 254 mm (1.75 to 10 in) diameter.
To mount the base station to a pole, do the following:
1. Attach the base station to the mounting bracket. For more information, refer to
the Base Station and Mounting Bracket”
.
2. Liberally apply an anti-corrosion spray to all galvanized steel components, including mounting brackets, nuts,
washers and screws.
3. Select a mounting location on the pole.
4. Lift the base station and mounting bracket assembly and align it with the selected mounting location on the
pole.
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Figure 5: Securing the Base Station and Mounting Bracket Assembly to a Pole
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Nut
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Spring Washer
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Flat Washer
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Screw
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Fastening Bracket
5. Secure the fastening brackets on the opposite side of the pole to the mounting bracket using the supplied
nuts, spring washers, flat washers, and 7.9 × 152 mm (5/16 × 6 in) screws.
6. Liberally apply an anti-corrosion spray to all exposed screw threads.
Section 2.6.3
Assembling the Base Station and Mounting Bracket
To assemble the base station and mounting bracket together, do the following:
1. Make sure the mounting bracket is standing on its base.
2. If assembled, remove the top plate from the mounting bracket.
3. Lift the base station by its eye bolts and fit it into the mounting bracket.
