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Table 1: Tools needed for antenna installation, pointing, and initial testing (Continued)
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Ballast calculation
software tool or ballast
calculation method or
specifications
Protractor
q
Inclinometer
q
100-ft tape measure
(metric equivalent: 30.5 m)
q
Pencil or permanent
marker
q
Hard hat
Gear bag
Items needed for
installation
Type of installation
ALL INSTALLATIONS***
Chapter 2 • General requirements
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1035678-0001 DRAFT Revision 1.04
Item
Used to calculate the amount of ballast for a
non-penetrating mount. For more information, see
Ballast Calculation Tool Operating Instructions (HNS
1033658-0001). If the tool is unavailable, use ballast
calculation methods or specifications provided by
manufacturer.
Used for antenna pointing. Must show angles from
0° to 180° in 1° increments.
May be used to find antenna elevation.
Must be accurate within 0.2° to 0.3° .
For measuring cable runs.
For marking.
For safety.
For handling.
Items needed for installation will depend on whether a
non-penetrating roof mount or pole mount is used.
Table 2: Items needed for installation
Items you must supply
***Fencing materials
• Door and hinges
• Lock
• Fencing
• Posts
• Fencing attachment hardware
Coaxial cable
Weatherproof 360° cable connectors. See
Appendix A.
Cable ties, UV rated.
Wire mold or cable tacks, also known as cable
staples.
Purpose (or other comments)
Purpose (or other
comment)
***Any installation in which
the bottom lip of the reflector
is not at least 5 feet above
ground and 3 feet 3 inches
from a window or door must
be fenced as specified in
Fencing specifications on
page 76.
As per specifications in
Chapter 1 – Overview.
Do not use any kind of
"staple" that is applied with a
staple gun. Never use a
staple gun.
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