User's Guide

HotPort 5020 Installation 5
This appendix shows a typical installation. Details will vary depending on
antenna type.
The assembly must be grounded. If the mast is not already properly ground-
ed, you will need appropriate grounding hardware. Consult local codes.
The HotPort 5020 units have three antenna connectors for each radio. Each
HotPort 5200 unit should be installed with its antenna on a sturdy pole or
mast. It does not matter whether you install the antenna first or the radio
unit first. In all cases, antennas should be installed by a qualified profes-
sional. Outdoor installations MUST have code-approved grounding and
lightning-protection systems.
Antenna Installation
An assembled and mounted antenna is shown in Figure 1.2. The mount-
ing systems consists of a pole clamp assembly, a pivot link, and an antenna
bracket. These are shown in Figure 1.3.
Begin assembly by attaching the pivot link to the pole clamp assembly. Use
a flat washer under the bolt head, and under the nut use a flat washer and
lock washer.
Next, attach the pole clamp assembly to the pole. Again, use a flat washer
under the bolt heads, and under the nuts use a flat washer and lock washer.
Mount the antenna bracket to the antenna such that the mounting lug is
horizontal when the top of the antenna is up. Antenna polarizations must
match between the two ends of a link.
table 1.1 installation tools
1/2-inch open-end wrench
7/16-in open-end wrench
3/8-inch open-end wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Channel-lock or slip-joint pliers
RJ-45 crimping tool and male
plug
Waterproong tape or mastic for
RF connections.
Figure 1.2 Mounted antenna
Back and top views
Figure 1.3 antenna witH
bracket; two-Piiece angle
b
racket; Ploe claMPs
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