Valcom V147-CL2, Operation And Installation Instructions Manual

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V147-CL2
VTM-04-006A
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4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 Unpacking
Open the shipping crates and remove the antenna sections. Remove all packing material
including the male ferrule protectors on the antenna sections. The V147-CL2 antenna as
shipped consists of the items listed in Table 5.1. Check that all of the items are present
and in good condition.
4.2 New Site Preparation
(1) Check to see that the underside of the steel base plate at the site is free of cables
and other obstructions.
(2) Excavate and pour a concrete pad to where the antenna is to be installed
(recommended foundation details can be found at the end of this manual).
(3) Install Ground Screen (recommended ground screen can be found at the end of
this manual).
4.3 Assembly and Installation of Antenna on the site
The following steps should be followed to assemble the V147-CL2 antenna (see Figure
4.1).
(1) Remove retainer pin on the hinge plate and open top plate to 90
<
, mount the
bottom plate of the hinge plate on the anchor bolts. Secure with hardware (flat
washer, lockwasher, and nut) on each bolt.
(2) Obtain four to six saw horses or other supports that will hold the complete
antenna horizontally at a convenient working height and place them in the
assembly area. The assembly area must be a cleared working space approximately
55 feet long and 20 feet wide.
(3) Support the base section (item 1, Table 5.1) on two of the saw horses.
(4) Align mounting holes in the plate with holes of the antenna flange and gin pole
adapter, secure base section to the plate with hardware, fed through from
underside.
(5) Tie a rope (1/2" diameter polypropylene) to the eye of the gin pole, then slide the