Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation - Baicells Nova 1W Installation Manual

Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify
grounding and lightning protection. An example of a completed directional antenna
installation is shown in Figure 4-30.

Figure 4-30: Example - Completed Directional Antenna + Base Station Installation

4.3.2.4 Install Directional Antenna on Rooftop
When installing a directional antenna on a rooftop, it is easier to install if the antenna and base
station are first attached to a mounting pole that will then be installed on the roof. Begin by
wiring the lightning arrester on the top of the mounting pole. Next, install the directional
antenna and base station on the mounting pole with the provided supports. Ensure the
directional antenna is vertically plumb with the proper down tilt for desired antenna
propagation, as specified in the operator's network design plan.
In situations where there is a wainscot on the roof and it is taller than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters),
attach the fixed mounting pole and antenna on the wall with expansion screws. If the wainscot
is less than 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) tall, fix the mounting pole to the wall with expansion screws
and attach the base of the mounting pole to an adequate base support frame to stabilize the
mounting pole.
If the roof does not have a wainscot, use expansion screws to fix the antenna mount on an
adequate base support frame, such as concrete, or properly weight the frame to eliminate
wind movement. Use guy wires to further stabilize the mounting pole.
Once the antenna and base station are installed securely in the proper position, verify
grounding and lightning protection.
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