Falcon Installation Instructions
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Wall Mount: Hanging
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.
C.
Ensure that there is no metal in the wall behind the antenna.
2.
Drill one 0.25” diameter hole into the wall.
A.
Use a ¼” diameter drill bit to drill the hole at the location.
3.
Install the provided wall anchor and screw into the wall.
A.
Insert the wall anchor into the hole. Ensure that the
anchor is fully inserted.
B.
Insert the screw into the wall anchor and tighten
until the screw head is ¼” away from the wall
.
4.
Hang the antenna on the 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 the cables do not bend sharply. Do not bend the cables with a radius of 1.
5” or
less.
C.
Route the antenna cables adjacent to existing wiring as much as possible.
