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Attaching the Cable to the Mount
Attention
Do not install grounding block on vertical runs. Install the grounding block
on horizontal portion of the cable run to prevent water from entering the
connectors.
6.
For RG-6 cables, install Gilbert GF-US-6 or equivalent heavy duty “F” connectors with seal rings. For RG-11
cables, install RG-11 Gilbert GAF-US-11 or equivalent heavy duty “F” connectors with seal rings. Use the
preparation tool and compression tool recommended by manufacture. Use dielectric grease where the cable
crimps to the connector and on the mating portion of the connector as required.
Note:
Use of inexpensive “F” connectors will reduce the reliability of the installation.
7.
Attach the cables to the grounding block with drip loops as shown in
. Use a torque of 271 N-cm
(24 in-lbs).
Routing Cables from the Grounding Block to the NIU
1.
Route the two antenna cables from the Ground Block to the NIU using the same type of cable in the previous
procedure. Allow extra cable for drip loops.
2.
Mark both ends one cable “TX” and ends of the other cable “RX”.
3.
As described in steps 6 and 7 of the previous procedure, install heavy duty “F” connectors and attach the
cables to the grounding block.
Figure 5. Mount Cable Routing
Figure 6. Grounding Block with Drip Loops
Use RG-6 or RG-11 cables.
Route RG-11 cables (solid line)
along the outside of the mast
Use RG-6 or RG-11 cables.
Route RG-6 cables (dotted line)
up through the mast and out of
the post clamp at the top.
Use level to make sure top part
of mask is vertically level.
Point of
building
entry
To RTU
To NIU
