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5.2.3 RAU5 Installation
5.2.3.1 General Information
1. The RAU5 must always be mounted parallel to the ceiling (horizontal) or wall (vertical) with a 1-in clearance from the surface
on the back and front to allow for proper cooling airflow and for heat dissipation.
2. Required ambient temperature:
Wall-mount installations (vertical): 45
C [113
F]
Ceiling-mount installations (horizontal): 50
C [122
F]
3. The RAU5 unit is provided with a mounting bracket used for mounting on the wall or concrete ceilings (including above
acoustic ceiling mounts). Additional mounting accessory kits are available (ordered separately):
BR-RAU5US-TOP: RAU5 bracket for floating ceilings tile, Mid-Mount installation
BR-RAU5US-Wall: RAU5 remote bracket for wall mount installation; Supports up to two RAU5 units back-to-back
4. RAU5 weight:
RAU5 Alone: 10 lbs (4.54 kg)
RAU5 + RxU + GEM: 14.39 lbs (6.5 kg)
5. A broadband antenna is required for RAU5 models ordered without a preassembled connected antenna (see Table 5-11 for
RAU5 models).
6. External cavity filters are required for installations in which RAU5/RXU modules supporting the corresponding CELL and
LTE bands are deployed alongside units supporting the public safety service. Installation instructions (Quick Start Guide) are
provided with each separately ordered filter (AK-CVT700; AK-CVT800).
5.2.3.2 Package Contents
Note: Check your package contents to verify that the items in the packing list are included. If any of the listed items are missing,
contact your Corning representative.
Item
Quantity
Remote Access Unit (RAU5):
RAU5US RAU5US-A*
RAU5US-E RAU5US-AE*
RAU5US-ME RAU5US-AM*
RAU5US-M RAU5US-AME*
*RAU5 model including assembled external broadband antenna
1
Mounting Bracket (preassembled on RAU5 underside)
Note: Mounting Bracket includes holes in various sizes and
locations for flexible installation options.
Screws for mounting
on surfacMounting screws not provided.
1
Safety Cable preconnected to the RAU5
1
Table 5-11 RAU5 Package Contents