SkyZhone 1604, 1404, 1204 Hardware Installation Guide
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INSTALLING THE SKYZHONE ACCESS POINT
This chapter describes how to mount the SkyZhone access point on a pole or on the
side of a building. It includes the following topics:
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Equipment needed for installation, page 26
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Mounting the SkyZhone to a pole, page 28
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Mounting the SkyZhone to the side of a building, page 32
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Grounding, page 37
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Initial Configuration, page 38
Note that:
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The AC Mains power cable installation for this product must be done by a
licensed electrician familiar with the NEC, CEC and all applicable local
electrical codes. Also, no power can be connected at the SkyZhone unit until the
Chassis Safety Ground in properly installed.
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The SkyZhone access point must always be mounted with the top of the unit
horizontal and level.
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It is best to mount the SkyZhone access point to a metal structure. The metal
mounting brackets are designed to make good contact with the pole, thereby
assuring good quality connection to the grounded structure.
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The SkyZhone access point ships in a container with the antennas. The antennas
are inside the protective foam, beneath the flap at the top. Do not throw away
the foam.
Equipment needed for installation
Pole-mounting kit
The SkyZhone access point’s pole-mounting kit (920-07821-01) contains the
following items:
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One universal pole bracket that can be oriented for use on small or large
diameter poles
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One SkyZhone support shelf with sun shield
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One nut to attach shelf to the center stud on the pole bracket
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Banding with screw clamps
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4 screws to securely fasten shelf to the pole bracket
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1 driver bit for the tamper-resistant screws
