ViaSat 8010 Series, Site Preparation Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................. iii
List of Tables ........................................................................................................... v
Safety Summary .................................................................................................... vi
General Information ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction to Manual ..........................................................................................1-1
1.2 Site Selection ............................................................................................................1-1
1.2.1 Mechanical Clearance.............................................................................................1-1
1.2.2 Boresight Clearance ................................................................................................1-1
1.2.3 Absence of Signal Interference ..............................................................................1-1
1.3 Foundation Design and Construction..................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Orientation ...............................................................................................................1-2
1.3.2 Power Requirements...............................................................................................1-3
1.3.3 Electrical Grounding...............................................................................................1-4
1.3.4 Control, Power, and RF Cables .............................................................................1-4
1.3.5 Conduit Placement..................................................................................................1-4
1.3.6 Loads and Deflections ............................................................................................1-5
1.3.7 Soil Bearing ..............................................................................................................1-5
1.3.8 Anchor Bolts and Template ...................................................................................1-5
1.3.9 Reinforcing Bars ......................................................................................................1-5
1.3.10 Concrete Strength....................................................................................................1-5
Foundation Installation (110° Mount).............................................................. 2-1
2.1 General......................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Antenna Considerations.........................................................................................2-1
2.3 Foundation Design Considerations......................................................................2-1
2.4 Foundation Construction .......................................................................................2-2
Foundation Installation (180° Mount).............................................................. 3-1
3.1 General......................................................................................................................3-1
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