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2 - 12 MPact Location & Analytics Hardware Installation Guide

Figure 2-13 Antennae Positions for the GE-MB4000-01-WR Beacon (TBD)

2.7.2 Mounting and Installing the Outdoor Style Beacon

1. From the MPact Toolbox, select a site floor plan and an unassigned position for the beacon. Refer to the MPact Location &

Analytics Deployment Guide for information on how to install and deploy the beacon from the Toolbox.

To prepare the Outdoor style beacon for mounting:

.a Prepare a surface with 3M VHB double-sided tape. See

section 2.7.2.1 Preparing Surface for Mounting with 3M VHB Double-

sided tape:

on page 2-12.

.b Prepare to mount the Outdoor style beacon with two No. 6 gauge or M3.5 screws (not included).

2.7.2.1 Preparing Surface for Mounting with 3M VHB Double-sided tape:

To prepare a surface before mounting the Outdoor style beacon to a wall with 3M VHB double-sided tape:

Clean the surface with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and water before applying 3M™ VHB™ tape.

Some surfaces may require additional preparation such as the following:

• Use degreasers or solvent-based cleaner to remove heavy oil or grease from a surface followed by cleaning with IPA/water

• Scrape the surface, followed by cleaning with IPA/water to remove heavy dirt or oxidation and increases surface area to

improve adhesion.

• Prime the surface to improve initial and ultimate adhesion to many materials such as plastics and paints..

• Seal porous and fibered materials such as wood, particleboard, and concrete to provide a unified surface.

After preparing the surface the Outdoor Style beacon is now ready to be mounted.

NOTE: If the surface is clean and smooth, the 3M VHB tape should be used to mount the

beacon. However, is wood, brink or some other surface that is not smooth and clean, the

3M tape will not adhere to the surface. Use the appropriate screws for mounting (not

included). When using screws to mount to a surface, do not expose the 3M VHB tape.