Mounting the Antenna
Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
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2.
Note the arrows on the mounting plate.
3.
Mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up.
4.
Attach the antenna using the intermediate plate, Metal Backing
Plate and flatwashers as shown in Figure 4-2.
5.
Proceed with “Connecting the Antenna Cable” on page 4-11.
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CAUTION:
Always use flatwashers between the screws and the
plastic mounting plate. Avoid overtightening nuts and
screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate.
Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna
4
You can mount the 7 dBi MHz antenna to a mast only. This antenna
uses Vertical Polarization which is the most common type of
polarization for omni-directional antennas.
Mounting to a Mast
4
To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows:
1.
Verify that you have all the items listed below:
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The WaveACCESS 7 dBi Pole Antenna
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The Z-shaped Metal Bracket.
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The hose-clip
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A standard screwdriver or small wrench to tighten the nut
on the hose-clip
2.
Position the Bracket (identified as item D in Figure 4-3 on page
4-10) to the top of the antenna mast (item B).
3.
Place the U-bolt (item C) around the antenna mast, and slide
its ends through the corresponding holes of the bracket.
4.
Use the lock-washers (item E) and nuts (item F) to secure the
bracket to the mast.
