Red
MAX
™
AN-100U
installation guidelines
Doc #70-00059-01-00
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2006
May 30, 2006
Page 21 of 38
3.2.4 Weatherproofing
Weatherproofing Materials
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER WEATHERPROOFING CANNOT BE
OVERSTRESSED!
Do not use PVC tape. We recommend sealing tapes designed for outdoor use:
- Scotch 2200 series of Vinyl Mastic rolls
- Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape.
- 3M Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape
These are heavy-duty weather, abrasion, and UV resistant and can be purchased at
most hardware stores.
Use rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty must also be used to complete the
weatherproofing. The professional installer may use his own weatherproofing
preferences, provided they do not use silicon-based materials. Redline does not
recommend silicon seal or glue. Silicon is difficult to apply accurately, can leave
gaps, and is difficult to remove.
Applying the Weatherproofing
This section provides a pictorial primer on correct weatherproofing procedures.
This method of weatherproofing must be completed on ALL external connections. If
lightning arrestors are used, all the associated connections and arrestors must be
wrapped completely in splicing tape.
Important:
Before waterproofing, ensure all connectors are correctly tightened.
Refer to section 3.2.5: IF Cabling on page 22.
1. Begin to wrap the splicing tape. Start as close to the radio/equipment body as
possible. Stretch and wind the tape back along the connector housing making
very sure there are no gaps in the tape.
Figure 13: ODU Installation - Weatherproofing - Splicing Tape Pt. 1
2. Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable.
Figure 14: ODU Installation - Weatherproofing - Splicing Tape Pt. 2