Installation Instructions

Bulletin 237391 Revision 'D'

Vertical Antenna Mount

for 2.4m (8ft) and 3m (10ft) Parabolic Antennas
Shield Radome

Reflector

Mount

Feed

Radome

Sequence of Antenna Assembly

Description
Instructions given in this bulletin apply to the mount assembly for shielded and unshielded antennas with diameters of 2.4 m (8ft) and 3 m (10ft). The mount attaches to the reflector at 3 points and is offset from the center of the reflector to accomodate the feed. The mount may be offset from either side of the feed center by 200mm (8) and attaches to the antenna mounting pipe of the tower with 4 U-bolts. Inverting the mount position on the reflector provides the alternate offset from the feed center. The U-bolts can be loosened for coarse azimuth adjustment. A fine azimuth strut assembly is included for adjustment of azimuth from -5 to +5. The mount also includes an elevation assembly for adjustment of elevation from -5 to +5. Shielded antennas require a fixed strut and strut bracket at the rim of the reflector for greater stability. This strut is located on the opposite side of antenna center from the azimuth adjustment strut. Elevation adjustment assembly Antenna mounting pipe on tower Azimuth strut Antenna mounting ring Mount assembly Reflector

Fixed strut

Notice
The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel. Andrew installation instructions have been written for such personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment. Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices

Support collar

Tools
Standard hand tools can be used for this installation. A ratchet and deep well wrench sockets are recommended. However, combination wrenches, box or open-end type, may be used. Wrench sizes for the furnished bolt hardware are as follows: Wrench size Bolt size 10 mm 16-17 mm 18-19 mm 24 mm 30 mm M6 M10 M12 M16 M20
INDEX

ECO 5093889

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Azimuth U-bracket M20X45 galvanised Lock washer Nut

2
M20X45 galvanised Hinge

Lock washer Nut

3
Jam nut, stainless steel M20 elevation eyebolt M12X45 galvanised Lock washer

Concave nut, brass Nut Convex washer stainless steel

5
Offset left standard

Reflector Top

Feed location

Red stripe here marks top of reflector

Offset right inverted

6
Hinge Antenna mounting ring M20X45 galvanised Lock washer Nut

7
1

M20 - 185 n-M (136 Ib ft)

4 2 2 2 3

M20 - 95 N-m (70 Ib ft)

8
M12x45 carriage bolt, galvanised Flat washer Nut M12 U-bolts Lock washer U-bolts (2)

M12 - 38 N-m (136 Ib ft)

M12-38N-m (28-Ib-ft) U-bolts (2) Support Collar Nut Support collar

Antenna mounting pipe on tower

9
Nut, M16, Brass Flat washer, stainless steel M10 U-Bolt Lock Washer,SS

M20x90, galvanised

Mount

U-bracket Azimuth adjustment rod Lock washer Nut

Nut, Brass Max Torque 11.5Nm (8.5lb-ft) M16x45 setscrew, 40N-m, and lock nut, SS Nut lock washer M16x55 bolt, galvanized

Azimuth strut M12 - 38Nm (28 Ib-ft) M16 - 95Nm (70 Ib-ft) M20 - 185Nm (136 Ib-ft)

Plain washer

10
M6 x 30 M6 - 8Nm (6 Ib-ft) Flat washer Lock washer Nut

11
Nut M16 - 95Nm (70 Ib-ft) M20 - 185Nm (136 Ib-ft)

Fixed strut Lock washer

12
Limits of strut position for attachment to tower member Azimuth strut

M20x45 galvanised

25 25 25

Fixed strut

22.5(7/8") Mounting hole. NOTE: HOLES SHOULD NOT BE DRILLED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE TOWER MANUFACTURER

Hereby ANDREW, a Commscope Company, declares that this antenna is in compliance with the essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the declaration is available at www.ANDREW.com

Andrew Corporation
10500 West 153rd Street Orland Park, IL U.S. A. 60462

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