Akita Installation Instructions
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Strap Mount
1.
Select the mounting location.
A.
To avoid de-tuning or interference issues, install the antenna as far away as possible from
other devices (minimum 24 inches), including lights, AC units, routers, and other antennas.
B.
Mount the antenna so that it is centered on a wall stud.
2.
Mount the straps on the antenna using the screws provided in the kit.
3.
After mounting the straps on the antenna, hold the antenna on the wall and mark the mounting
hole positions.
4.
Mount the antenna on the wall or any flat surface using the four wall plugs and screws
5.
Secure the antenna cables to the wall roughly 6 inches below the antenna to provide strain relief.
Vinyl electrical tape or cable-ties can be used. If using cable-ties outside, make sure to use UV
resistant cable-ties.
A.
Ensure that the antenna cables run vertically at least 8” under the antenna.
B.
Ensure that th
e cables do not bend sharply. Do not bend the cables with a radius of 1.25” or
less.
C.
Route the antenna cables adjacent to existing wiring as much as possible
