CommScope F-118-GL-E Instruction Sheet

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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.

A997-0076 Revision F, October 2016

F-118-GL-E Mounting Kits for Multi/Single
Band High Wind Panel Antenna

General

This instruction sheet contains all necessary information required to assist in the correct
installation of larger Single and Multiband Panel Antennas for high wind locations requiring the
use of 3 mounting points. These antennas can be supplied with either fixed beam downtilt,
manually adjustable electrical downtilt or AISG-compatible remotely controlled electrical
downtilt. Fixed mounting kits only are supplied for use in high wind situations.

Following symbols can be found next to text outlining important information.

Please follow the procedure marked with this symbol precisely.
Non-compliance may lead to damage of the product.

Handy tips when installing product.

Unpacking

Make sure that the antenna and the accessory items listed below are provided and have not
been damaged during transport.

 Antenna
 Mounting kit (mounting kit components are given on mounting assembly drawing supplied).
 Hex Key 6mm AF (supplied with adjustable downtilt antennas only).

Installation Instructions

Ensure a torque spanner is used when tightening fasteners, see the mounting kit
diagrams on the following pages for the correct torque recommendations.

Ensure antenna is installed with the connectors at the bottom.

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Figure 3. Fixed Downtilt Mounting
Bracket Exploded Assembly

Figure 2. Fixed Downtilt Mounting
Bracket Assembled to Antenna

Figure 1: Correctly Assembled
Mounting Bracket for

Fixed Downtilt Antenna

Installation Instructions - Fixed Downtilt Mounting Kit F-118-GL-E
Assemble three mounting kits as per Figures 2 of this document

1. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the
brackets to the pole.

Clamp brackets can clamp pipe diameters between 50mm (2") & 115mm (4.5").
For high wind locations the minimum recommended pole diameter is 88mm
(3.5").