User's Manual

Installation Guidelines I P/N: 709C0011101I Page 8
2 Installation Guidelines
2.1 Infrastructure Preparation
This following installation rules are based on the assumption that site survey and installation
planning (including power requirements) have been completed.
2.2 Installation Requirements
The infrastructure preparation consists of two main phases:
Floor Planning: Planning the distribution of the antennas on each floor to provide the required
coverage.
Telecom Closet Planning: Planning the layout of the devices and cables in the telecom closet
or shaft.
2.3 Coaxial Cable Connections
2.3.1 General Cable Installation Procedures
Observe the general cable installation procedures that meet with the building codes in your
area. The building code requires that all cabling be installed above ceiling level (where
applicable). The length of cable from the risers to each antenna must be concealed above the
ceiling.
The cable must be properly supported and maintained straight using tie-wraps, cable trays and
clamps or hangers every 10 feet (where practical above ceiling level). Where this is not
practical, the following should be observed:
• The minimum bending radius of 7” is required for the supplied ½” coax cable.
• Cable that is kinked or has a bending radius smaller than 7” must be replaced.
• Cable runs that span less than two floors should be secured to suitably located mechanical
structures.
• The cables should be supported only from the building structure.