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TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE
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The installation of California Amplifier transceiver products should only be done
by qualified personnel, and should be under the direct guidelines of the system
operator. These installation instructions apply to California Amplifier products
only.
Use of these instructions to install other manufacturer's products may
result in unknown hazards, damage and/or unacceptable performance.
The information contained in this applications note is intended to assist the
operator in developing a set of installation guidelines and operating practices for
the field personnel skilled in installing roof top subscriber equipment.
California Amplifier accepts no responsibility for claims of injury, death,
destruction of property or loss of television service related to improper
installation, or installation of equipment by staff not skilled in installing roof top
cable television equipment.
460 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, California 93012 USA PH: (805) 987-9000 Fax (805) 987-8359
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- Page 1 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE ____________________________________________________ The installation of California Amplifier transceiver products should only be done by qualified personnel, and should be under the direct guidelines of the system operator. These installation instructions apply to California Amplifier products only. Use of these instructions to install other manufacturer’s products may result in unknown hazards, damage and/or unacceptable performance.
- Page 2 . The following table summarizes the minimum distance required to satisfy these requirements. Limits, Minimum Integrated Planar (17 dBi) Standalone (when used with 24 dBi) 520005-1 26 in. (66 cm) 520004-1 48 in. (122 cm) 520006-1 26 in. (66 cm) 520007-2 12 in.
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Page 3: Installation Practices
INSTALLATION PRACTICES In a customer installation, there are several factors that must be considered before the installation can take place: Signal contour strength and direction of the transmitting source, seasonal interference’s such as foliage and trees, aesthetics of the outdoor installation, system performance and overall customer satisfaction with the final product. - Page 4 Chimney Mounts: Chimney mounts are one of the easiest types of mounts to install. In the application of brick-type chimneys, a dual band strap mount is best. The proper strap will securely fasten the mounting bracket and antenna. For wood over metal construction chimney, a version of the wall mount is best.
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Page 5: Installation Planning
Tripod Mount : The tripod mount offers ease of installation, stable mounting structure, and signal visibility. It is however, bulky and not very aesthetic. The tripod mount comes in 3, 5, 10 and 15-foot sections. As with the roof mount installation, the mounting bolts must always be attached to roof joists and be properly sealed. - Page 6 components that were used as well as the mast height should be noted at this time. You should also create a simple drawing of the antenna installation, including structural supports and ground system relative to the layout of the house, generally drawn on the back of the work order.
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Page 7: General Installation Guidelines
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES CAUTION - EXTREME DANGER - OVERHEAD WIRES When installing any outside antenna, be very aware of all overhead electrical wire and service feeds. Contact with power lines could be catastrophic and INJURY or DEATH may result. When faced with a difficult antenna installation location, do not proceed - contact your supervisor at once. - Page 8 correct antenna polarization. Do not over-tighten the antenna mounting hardware as damage to the antenna may result. 4. Connect the transceiver to a signal level meter and apply power to the unit (through the signal level meter internal power source). Align the antenna by peaking the signal level reading measured on the meter.
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