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EXCELMAX ACCESS POINT CELL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE VERSION 1.4
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2) Be sure to observe local building and electrical codes when running all cables.
3) Verify that the antenna mounting is approved by both the owners of the structure and a
qualified engineer.
4) Verify that the tower mounting base can handle both the weight and the wind loading stress of
the installed antennas and cables.
5) Find suitable equipment locations with consideration for RF cable length restrictions.
3.5.6 Required Tools for Outdoor Installation
Be sure you have the following equipment available for mounting the antennas and Access Point:
Recommended Tool Kit (screw drivers, all-purpose knife, adjust
able wrenches, SAE and Metric
socket set and ratchet, hacksaw, wire cutters, wire strippers, coax cable strippers)
• Crimp tool for #8 AWG Ground Lug Terminal, Panduit part number CT-17000 or equivalent
• Electric drill and assorted drill bits
• Extension cord
• UV-rated coax seal, for example, 3M Scotch Seal Industrial Sealant 800
• UV-rated rubberized tape, 3M Weatherban Sealant Tape PF-5422 or similar
• Safety rope and climbing harness
• UV-rated tie wraps
• Antenna sighting equipment
3.5.7 Preparing to Mount the Antenna Brackets
Depending on the type of tower or other style of mounting in use at each site, 5cm (2 in.) diameter
mounting poles will need to be positioned on the tower with the antennas pointed in the proper
direction.
Warning
Do not leave tools lying around unattended on tower platforms and roofs. They
ma
y cause a tripping hazard leading to equipment damage, personal injury or
death.