Installation Instructions

Downtilt Mounting Kit

600899A-2
*Note: Minimum pipe diameter recommended is 60 mm (2.4). This mount can be used on pipe diameters measuring down to 33 mm (1.3); however, this is only recommended for building mounts or applications with no signicant side wind load.

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19mm

13mm Inclinometer 13mm

Connector coupling torque: Type N: 1.72.3 Nm (1520 lbf-in) 7-16 DIN: 2530 Nm (220265 lbf-in)

2.44.5 (*60 mm115 mm)

NOTICE
The installation, maintenance, or removal of an antenna requires qualified, experienced personnel. Andrew installation instructions are written for such installation personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualied 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.

Reverse brackets for uptilt option.

Do not install near power lines. Power lines, telephone lines, and guy wires look the same. Assume any wire or line can electrocute you.

Do not install on a wet or windy day or when lightning or thunder is in the area. Do not use metal ladder.

Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels. Wear protective clothing including a long-sleeved shirt and rubber gloves.

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Carefully remove contents of shipping boxes. Unpack and verify the contents. Refer to the list below. You need all parts to assemble, install, and operate the antenna.

1314

6 1314 4

10 7
Top Mount Assembly

1314

12 1314 2 4 7 9 11 15 6

15 10 7 7 9 11 7 9 11 7 10

1314

7 9 11
1314 3 10 1314 12 1314 2 3 7 9 11 15 6 15 7

6 7 9 11 1

Bottom Mount Assembly

Quantity
2 2 2 2 4 14 2 6 4 6 2 8 8 4

Item Number (see illustrations, above)

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Andrew Part Number

601257 601256 601235-1 601235-2 600679-3 100525-26 100936-7 100522-33 100534-370 100526-33 225244 100522-94 100526-45 100936-18

Description
Angle arm Mounting clamp Bracket Bracket Spacer tube M8 at washer STL GALV M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm large carriage bolt STL GALV M8 lock washer STL GALV M8 X 1.25 X 110 mm large hex head screw STL GALV M8 x 1.25 hex nut STL GALV Clamp plate Large lock washer M12 x 1.75 hex nut M12 x 1.75 x 150 mm large carriage bolt

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Attach top mount assembly to top mounting plate attached to the antenna as shown. Finger tighten.

NOTE: To obtain a negative angle (e.g. 2), attach the top (downtilt) assembly to the bottom antenna bracket. Also see Uptilt Mounting Option.

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Attach bottom mount assembly to bottom mounting plate attached to the antenna as shown. Finger tighten.

Avoid skin contact with grease. Keep away from mouth. Wash after use with soap and water. Do not store open near food.

Uptilt Mounting Option

For uptilt option, attach the top (downtilt) assembly to the bottom antenna bracket and the bottom (standard pipe mount) assembly to the top antenna bracket.. Bottom (standard pipe mount) assembly is attached to the top antenna bracket.

Antenna is tilted from the bottom at a negative angle.

Top (downtilt) assembly is attached to the bottom antenna bracket.

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Position downtilt bracket to 0.

Ensure downtilt bracket is fully collapsed.

Draw an imaginary vertical line through the center of the heads of the bolts to ensure antenna is at 0 when rst installed.

Place edge of inclinometer against edge of mounting rail ensure antenna is at 0.

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Attach antenna assembly to pole. Finger tighten.

Note: See Hoisting Procedures. It is normal for the pipe mount to bend slightly to conform to the size of the mounting pipe.

Pipe Mount

Antenna pivot hole to pivot hole dimension. Varies by antenna.

Lock these nuts before attaching to pole

Pipe Mount

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Place an inclinometer on the back of the antenna to set the true mechanical downtilt of the antenna.

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Tighten all hardware.

Torque M8 15 N-m M12 58 N-m

Hoisting Procedures
Presassemble hardware as much as possible before lifting antenna up tower. Attach a rope to the top mounting bracket. Keep the antenna vertical while hoisting. For safety, an additional rope can be attached to the bottom mounting bracket and used as a guide by someone else on the ground.

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