User's Manual

Quantum 1000 Base Station User
4. Weather
Protection
PureWave recommends that appropriate weather protection sealing and the application of an anti
material is applied to all “outdoor” installed elements of the system.
seals the junction between two conn
prevents vibrations from loosening the interface.
4.1 Weather Sealing
There are a range of commercially available weather protection “kits” that provide all the necessary
components in
addition to full instructions on “how to” weather protect. A generic weather sealing concept
will be adopted rather than a specific one.
The following universal weatherproofing kit was used:
Name:
Universal Weatherproofing Kit
Part #: 488136
Descripton:
Weatherproofing tape kit. Each kit contains (6) rolls of 2
rolls of 3/4" x 66' black electrical tape & (1) roll of 2" x 20' black electrical tape.
Manufacturer:
Andrew Networks (P/N 221213)
Distributor:
Tessco (http
The butyl tape is shown below in figure 4
Figure
The general procedure to install is:
1)
Completely wrap the connection with the smaller 3/4inch smaller electrical (plastic) tape. Ensure
that the tape extends back up the cable to cover the entire connector and that the tape overlays
itself by approximately half a width (figures
Quantum 1000 Base Station User
Guide
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Protection
PureWave recommends that appropriate weather protection sealing and the application of an anti
material is applied to all “outdoor” installed elements of the system.
Weatherproofing tape kits flawlessly
seals the junction between two conn
ectors. It not only protects the connection from water damage, it also
prevents vibrations from loosening the interface.
There are a range of commercially available weather protection “kits” that provide all the necessary
addition to full instructions on “how to” weather protect. A generic weather sealing concept
will be adopted rather than a specific one.
The following universal weatherproofing kit was used:
Universal Weatherproofing Kit
Weatherproofing tape kit. Each kit contains (6) rolls of 2
-
1/2" x 24" butyl tape, (2)
rolls of 3/4" x 66' black electrical tape & (1) roll of 2" x 20' black electrical tape.
Andrew Networks (P/N 221213)
Tessco (http
://www.tessco.com)
The butyl tape is shown below in figure 4
9.
Figure
49 - Butyl Tape Weather Protection
Completely wrap the connection with the smaller 3/4inch smaller electrical (plastic) tape. Ensure
that the tape extends back up the cable to cover the entire connector and that the tape overlays
itself by approximately half a width (figures
50 and 51).
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PureWave recommends that appropriate weather protection sealing and the application of an anti
-seize
Weatherproofing tape kits flawlessly
ectors. It not only protects the connection from water damage, it also
There are a range of commercially available weather protection “kits” that provide all the necessary
addition to full instructions on “how to” weather protect. A generic weather sealing concept
1/2" x 24" butyl tape, (2)
rolls of 3/4" x 66' black electrical tape & (1) roll of 2" x 20' black electrical tape.
Completely wrap the connection with the smaller 3/4inch smaller electrical (plastic) tape. Ensure
that the tape extends back up the cable to cover the entire connector and that the tape overlays