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Page 2: Installation Instructions
© 2008 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. U.S.A., Canada, Mexico: 1-800-255-1479 Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope. All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trade- or 1-888-235-5732 marks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement U.K.: 0800 250055... -
Page 3: Section 1 Contents & Introduction
INSTALLATION SECTION 1 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION Page 3 of 30 INTRODUCTION This instruction describes how to assemble a VHLP(X)6 antenna. The antenna can be mounted to the left or to the right of the supporting structure. These instructions describe how to mount the antenna to the left of the supporting stucture, however instructions showing the antenna mounted to the right of the supporting structure are included where appropriate. -
Page 4: Section 2 Safety Instructions
INSTALLATION SECTION 2 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 of 30... - Page 5 INSTALLATION SECTION 2 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 of 30...
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Page 6: Section 3 Equpment And Tools
INSTALLATION SECTION 3 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS EQUPMENT AND TOOLS Page 6 of 30 Table 1 Supplied Equipment and Tools Item Description Contained in Kit Part No Reflector Shield Set Radome Feed (frequency dependant) 6ft Feed Hardware Kit 7625043 M4 x 16lg SHCS, sst, pass M4 Lock Washer, sst, pass Conductive Grease (tube) Gloves... -
Page 7: Section 3 Equipment And Tools
INSTALLATION SECTION 3 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Page 7 of 30 Table 1 Supplied Equipment and Tools Item Description Contained in Kit Part No Strut Hardware Kit 7721920 1 Spacer Plate 1 Brce Rod Attachment Bracket 1 M12 X 35lg Hex Hd Screw, stl, galv 1 M12 Lock Washer, stl, galv 1 M12 Washer, stl, galv 3 M10 x 35lg Hex Hd Screw, sst, pass... - Page 8 INSTALLATION SECTION 3 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Page 8 of 30 Tools TOOL REQUIRMENTS Bolt Diameter in MM Tools Required Ring and Open spanner (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm 24mm 2.5 - 95Nm Torque Wrench Sockets (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm 24mm Allen Key (A/F) General Toolbox...
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Page 11: Section 4 Unpacking
INSTALLATION SECTION 4 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING Page 11 of 30 Instructions for unpacking crate: Wire bound crate: 1. Release wire tabs at one side of the crate. 2. The crate panel will hinge open along the opposite side from the released wire tabs. -
Page 12: Section 5 Assembly Of Reflector To Shield
INSTALLATION SECTION 5 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY OF REFLECTOR TO SHIELD Page 12 of 30 Shield assembly sequence Left (-L) Right (-R) Top (-T) Bottom (-B) Left Right Bottom Antenna shield ATTENTION arrangement shield overlap arrangement Align slots in shields to holes in reflector... - Page 13 INSTALLATION SECTION 5 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY OF REFLECTOR TO SHIELD Page 13 of 30 Threaded inserts for radome attachment Flat washers Lock Drain hole washer Drain hole Reflector attachment slots Ensure highest side of shield set is aligned to top of antenna Align red tape on reflector with red tape on shield...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION SECTION 5 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY OF REFLECTOR TO SHIELD Page 14 of 30 Fit bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts to remaining holes of assembly and tighten. Tighten all shield and segment fastenings to 7.7Nm 5%...
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Page 15: Section 6 Feed Attachment And Alignment
INSTALLATION SECTION 6 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS FEED ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 15 of 30 ***6GHz and 11GHz Only** Vertex Plate Assembly Tighten to 2.5Nm 5%... - Page 16 INSTALLATION SECTION 6 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS FEED ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 16 of 30 Prior to feed attachment, carefully tilt antenna upright using packing struts and hold in position. Do not apply excesive weight to antennas assembly. REFER TO SAFETY NOTE ON PAGE 5 Align flat of feed hub to red tape of reflector Apply grease to...
- Page 17 INSTALLATION SECTION 6 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS FEED ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 17 of 30 D1 Torque to 2.5Nm 5% After assembly, remove excess grease from internal reflector surface.
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Page 18: Section 7 Radome Attachment
SECTION 7 7722483 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RADOME ATTACHMENT Page 18 of 30 After feed attachment, carefully lay antenna flat. Lift radome and secure tabs over hooks Unfold radome on to a clear, flat and dry surface Ensure radome tensioners and assemble radome rim are pressed fully home. -
Page 19: Section 8 Mount Attachment And Alignment
INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 19 of 30 Prior to assembly of mount to antenna, determine the desired installation configuration. Antenna assembled to left of support structure Antenna assembled to right of support structure... - Page 20 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 20 of 30 Carefully lay antenna on clear, flat ground and remove packing struts.. Do not apply excesive weight to antennas assembly. Loosely tighten all screws until mount has been fully assembled. Top of antenna (red tape) G4 &...
- Page 21 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 21 of 30 Mount assembly for mounting antenna to the left of the support structure Torque to 60Nm 5% Torque to 60Nm 5% J4 Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque M10 screws (9x) to 38Nm 5% Torque to 95Nm 5%...
- Page 22 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 22 of 30 Mount assembly for mounting antenna to the right of the support structure Torque to 60Nm 5% Torque to 60Nm 5% J4 Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque to 95Nm 5%...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 23 of 30 Prior to assembly of strut, assemble OMT, transion or customer radio. Refer to separate installation instructions. Strut to be fitted after Antenna is hoisted to desired position. Torque to 60Nm 5% Large hole for...
- Page 24 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 24 of 30 ATTACHMENT TO CIRCULAR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. Leave loose until adjustment is Structural Member completed (Circular) Torque to 60Nm 5% Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque to 60Nm 5% Ensure brackets and nuts are bolted rigidly together as shown with no visible threads.
- Page 25 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 25 of 30 ATTACHMENT TO NON-CIRCULAR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. Leave loose until adjustment is completed Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque to 60Nm 5% Structural Member (Non-Circular) Torque to 60Nm 5% Torque to 60Nm 5% Ensure brackets and nuts are bolted rigidly together as shown...
- Page 26 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 26 of 30 Attach safety bracket Red tape NEVER WALK UNDER HOISTED LOADS Torque to 95Nm 5% SLING Torque to 95Nm 5% Torque to 95Nm 5%...
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Page 27: Azimuth Adjustment
INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 27 of 30 Azimuth Adjustment Keep safety bracket fully torqued at all times. a: Loosen U-bolts J1. b: Loosen rear U-bolt K2a. c: Loosen Bolt K1a and Nut K1b. d: To adjust azimuth: loosen 1 nut K2b and adjust with remaining nut K2b. -
Page 28: Elevation Adjustment
INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 28 of 30 Elevation Adjustment Keep safety bracket fully torqued at all times. a: Loosen nuts J4. b: Loosen nut J3a. c: Loosen rear U-bolt K2a. d: To adjust elevation: loosen 1 nut J3b and adjust with remaining nut J3b. - Page 29 INSTALLATION SECTION 8 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS MOUNT ATTCHMENT AND ALIGNMENT Page 29 of 30 Limits of strut position for attachment to tower member * Angle may be limited by direct mount radio equipment Veiw show below is intended as a guide for strut alignment. Strut must be attached to appropriate structural mounting point.
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Page 30: Section 9 General Information
INSTALLATION SECTION 9 7722483 INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION Page 30 of 30...
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