Installation Instructions

Ensemble Communications Inc.
Preinstallation 3-5
• For safety and performance, mount ODUs at least seven feet
(2.1 meters) above the roof so people are able to walk on the
roof without interfering with the antenna’s beam. Clearance
should also be adequate enough to permit the following activi-
ties:
• Antenna unit installation and maintenance
• Antenna alignment
• Window washing
• HVAC maintenance
• Maintenance of other antennas
Antenna Screening Some building owners or local regulations require that antennas be
hidden from view. In such cases, consider the attenuation
characteristics of the material being used to hide the antennas
when calculating paths. Consider factors such as the angle of
incidence between the antenna and the screening material as well
as the antenna’s polarization.
Roof Penetration If installation of antenna unit cables or antenna unit mountings
requires penetrating a roof, engage only contractors familiar with
accepted practices for ensuring weather-tight seals to make the
penetrations. This issue is of particular concern when installing on
buildings with a continuous roofing membrane.