Toshiba Strata AirLink, Installation Manual

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Pre-installation
Step 10: Mount Base Stations
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To ceiling mount the Base Station
1. Rotate Base Station antennas to
expose the mounting tabs (see
Figure 13 ).
2. Mark the mounting tab position on
the ceiling by holding the Base
Station in place to use as a guide
for drilling.
3. Drill the four holes in the ceiling.
Important!
Do not mount Base Stations on movable surfaces such as acoustic drop ceilings.
Mounting a Base Station above a non-metallic dropped ceiling is acceptable.
4. Insert anchors into the drilled holes.
5. Insert #8 screws in the anchors, leaving a gap between the ceiling and screw head.
6. Mount the Base Station on the screws and tighten the screws.
7. Rotate the antennas so that they are perpendicular to the Base Station (facing down).
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To wall mount the Base Station
1. Choose a location that is in a corridor or non-symmetrical area and faces the greatest coverage
area.
2. Mount the Base Station midway between the floor and permanent ceiling, but above any
obstructions such as cubicle walls.
3. Rotate the Base Station antennas to expose
the mounting tabs (see Figure 14 ).
4. Mark the mounting tab position on the ceiling
by holding the Base Station in place to use as
a guide for drilling.
5. Drill the four holes in the wall.
6. Insert anchors into the drilled holes.
7. Insert #8 screws in the anchors, leaving a gap
between the wall and screw head.
8. Mount the Base Station on the screws and
tighten the screws.
9. Rotate the Base Station antennas so that they
are perpendicular to the wall
For specific installation procedures for the BSIA system, see Chapter 3 – BSIA System
Installation and for the RWIU system, see “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” on Page 71 .
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Mounting Tabs
Rotated Antenna
Figure 13 Mounting Tabs Location on the Base
Station
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Mounting tabs
Figure 14 Location of Mounting Tabs