Cisco IR8140H Guide

Mounting the Router
This chapter describes the safety information, equipment, and procedures required to mount the IR8140H
router on a vertical pole or streetlight.
These topics are discussed:
•Mounting Kits Overview, on page 1
•General Safety Information for Mounting, on page 2
•Contents of the Mounting Kits, on page 2
•Materials and Tools You Supply, on page 6
•Mounting Instructions, on page 6
•Grounding Instructions, on page 15
Mounting Kits Overview
You will need some or all of the kits described in this section to install the router on a pole. Your installation
environment and requirements determine the kits you need.
For a detailed description of each kit, see Contents of the Mounting Kits, on page 2.
DescriptionNameCisco Product ID (PID)
Use this kit if your installation requires a Cisco mounting
bracket to mount the router. This kit is included in the router
accessory kit, and is used with the pole kit, and includes the
hardware required to attach the mounting bracket to the
mounting plate.
Mounting Bracket Kit,
on page 4
—
This kit is required for all pole or streetlight installations,
and includes a mounting plate and the hardware required to
attach the mounting plate to a pole. This kit includes the two
steel straps of IR-PMK_BAND as well.
Pole Mount Kit, on
page 2
IR-PMK1000
This kit includes two steel straps for mounting the router on
poles larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter. This kit
is used together with the pole mount kit (Pole Mount Kit, on
page 2). A BAND-IT tool is required to install the steel
straps on a pole.
Band Strap Kit, on
page 4
IR-PMK-BAND
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DescriptionNameCisco Product ID (PID)
This kit includes a BAND-IT tool that is required when using
steel straps to install the router on poles larger than 4.5 inches
(11.4 cm) in diameter.
Strap Tool Kit, on
page 5
AIR-BAND-INST-TL=
General Safety Information for Mounting
Read the safety warnings in this section.
One person is required to properly and safely mount the router.
All mounting methods at any location are subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction.
Note
The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50 pound (22.7
kg) static weight.
Note
Personnel mounting the router must understand grounding methods.
Note
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come
into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and
grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National
Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
Warning
Contents of the Mounting Kits
This section describes the contents of the mounting kits available for the router, and when you should use
each kit.
Pole Mount Kit
Use the Cisco pole mount kit to install the mounting plate on any pole or streetlight. The kit supports poles
that meet the following criteria:
•Size: 2 to 16-inch diameter poles
•Material: Metal, wood, or fiberglass poles
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General Safety Information for Mounting

Figure 1: Pole Mount Kit Contents
DescriptionQty.NameItem
Install mounting plate on pole. Mounting bracket
attaches to the mounting plate.
1Mounting plate1
Use the clamp brackets to install the mounting plate
on a pole of up to 4.5 inches in diameter.
2Clamp brackets2
Included Hardware
Use the included hardware to attach the mounting
plate to the pole, as described in Install the Mounting
Plate On To a Pole, on page 6.
4Washer (3/8 inch)
3
4Split lock washer (3/8 inch)4
4Nut (3/8-16)5
4Carriage bolt (3/8-16 x 7
inches)
6
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Pole Mount Kit

Mounting Bracket Kit
Use the mounting bracket kit if you require a Cisco mounting bracket. The mounting bracket attaches to the
mounting plate, and then the router is installed on the mounting bracket.
You can also use any compatible mounting bracket with the Cisco pole mount kit. Check with your authorized
Cisco reseller for compatible mounting brackets. See Pole Mount Kit, on page 2.
Figure 2: Mounting Bracket Kit Contents—Required Parts
DescriptionQty.NameItem
Mounts router to the mounting plate or wall.1Mounting bracket1
Included Hardware
Use the hardware specified in the figure above (items
2 through 5) to attach the mounting bracket to the
mounting plate, and the router to the mounting
bracket. Assemble the washer, split-lock washer, and
bolt as described in Assemble Bracket Hardware, on
page 12.
12Washer (M8)
2
12Split lock washer (M8)3
12Bolt (M8 x 1.25)4
Use the nut to align the mounting bracket to the pole
bracket when pole bracket is being used.
1Serrated nut (M8 x 1.25)5
Band Strap Kit
Use the straps in the band strap kit when you mount the router on a pole larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in
diameter. This installation also requires the pole mount kit and strap tool kit. See Pole Mount Kit, on page
2and Strap Tool Kit, on page 5.
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Mounting Bracket Kit

Figure 3: Band Strap Kit Contents
DescriptionItem
Steel straps
(2)
1
Strap Tool Kit
Use the tool in the strap tool kit to attach the steel straps that are included in the band strap kit. Steel straps
are required to install the mounting plate on poles larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter. See Band
Strap Kit, on page 4.
The tool in the strap tool kit is manufactured and supported by BAND-IT.
Note
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Strap Tool Kit

Figure 4: Strap Tool Kit Contents
DescriptionItem
Strap tool1
Strap tool documentation (not shown)2
Materials and Tools You Supply
• 1/2-inch (13-mm) socket wrench
• #2 Phillips head screwdriver
Mounting Instructions
This section includes all the procedures required to mount the router on any supported pole type.
Install the Mounting Plate On To a Pole
This section describes three different procedures for installing the mounting plate on a pole. Follow the
instructions provided for the pole type used in your installation.
The instructions in these sections refer to the mounting plate features shown in the following table.
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Materials and Tools You Supply

Figure 5: Mounting Plate Details
Qty.DescriptionItem
4Carriage bolt holes1
8Bracket mount holes2
2Clearance holes, 3/4 in.3
2Pole clamp notches4
4Steel band strap slots5
Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Up To 4.5 Inches in Diameter
Required Materials
• Mounting plate, carriage bolts, and clamp brackets as described in Pole Mount Kit, on page 2.
• 13-mm box-end socket wrench
To install the mounting plate on a vertical pole up to 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter, perform this procedure.
Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole and place the top and bottom pole clamp bracket (1) notches against the pole.
Step 2 Place one of the clamp brackets on the opposite side of the pole, aligning the clamp bracket holes with the top two carriage
bolt holes on the mounting plate.
Step 3 Insert a carriage bolt (5) through each of the top two carriage bolt holes on the mounting plate and through the holes in
the clamp brackets.
Step 4 Position each bolt in the clamp so that the bolt is next to the pole, as shown in the following figure.
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Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Up To 4.5 Inches in Diameter

Step 5 To place the bracket hardware on each carriage bolt (see the following figure):
a) Place the washer (2) and then the split lock washer (3) on the back of each carriage bolt (5).
b) Thread the hex nut (4) on each carriage bolt. Ensure that the split-lock washer is between the washer and the nut.
Figure 6: Carriage Bolt Hardware Assembly Details
Step 6 Hand tighten the hex nuts (do not over tighten).
Step 7 Repeat Step 3 through Step 6, installing the two bottom carriage bolts and the second clamp bracket at the bottom of the
mounting plate.
Step 8 Position the mounting plate and clamp brackets on the pole, as needed, before tightening the carriage bolts further.
Step 9 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten all four carriage bolts to finish installing the mounting plate on the pole.
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Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Up To 4.5 Inches in Diameter

Figure 7: Mounting Plate Installed on Pole with Clamp Brackets
DescriptionItem
Pole clamp notch1
Carriage bolts (4)2
Pole clamps (2)3
Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Larger than 4.5 Inches in Diameter
Required Materials
• Mounting plate and steel straps as described in Pole Mount Kit, on page 2
• BAND-IT tool as described in Strap Tool Kit, on page 5
• Torque wrench
To install the mounting plate on a vertical pole that is larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter, perform
the following procedure.
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Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Larger than 4.5 Inches in Diameter

Figure 8: Mounting Plate Installed on Pole with Steel Straps for a Pole Greater than 4.5 Inch In Diameter
Step 1 Assemble the straps and the mounting plate by threading the two steel straps through the band strap slots on the mounting
plate.
Step 2 Select a mounting location on the pole.
Step 3 Position the mounting plate on the pole, as needed, and tighten the straps around the pole.
Step 4 Use the BAND-IT strap tool to tighten the metal bands around the pole, following the instructions in the box that is
provided with the tool. Ensure that the metal bands are as tight as possible (approximately 7 ft lbs).
When the metal bands are tightened to the full tension, the mounting plate cannot be adjusted unless the metal
bands are disassembled or cut.
Note
Install the Mounting Plate—Mounting on Wood Pole (Optional)
If the pole used in your installation is made of wood, you can optionally install the mounting plate using the
procedure described in this section. This is an alternate mounting method to the following two mounting
methods, which can also be used when mounting the router on a wood pole:
•Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Up To 4.5 Inches in Diameter, on page 7
•Install the Mounting Plate—Poles Larger than 4.5 Inches in Diameter, on page 9
Required Materials
• Mounting plate as described in Pole Mount Kit, on page 2.
• Hardware that you supply: 5/8-in. carriage bolt (length depends on the pole size in your installation),
standard washer, fender washer, and nut (2 sets)
• Tools that you supply: Drill, drill bit (for 5/8-in. through bolts), and 13-mm box-end socket wrench
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Install the Mounting Plate—Mounting on Wood Pole (Optional)

To mount the router on a wood pole:
Step 1 Place the mounting plate on the selected mounting location on the pole.
Step 2 Mark the drilling locations on the pole through the clearance holes and remove the mounting plate.
Step 3 Drill holes completely through the pole at the points you marked in Step 2.
Step 4 Position the mounting plate over the drilled holes. Align the clearance holes on the mounting plate with the drilled holes.
Step 5 Place a standard washer against one of the clearance holes on the mounting plate and then feed the bolt through the
washer, clearance hole, and drilled hole. Push the bolt all the way through the pole. See Figure 5: Mounting Plate Details,
on page 7.
Step 6 Follow these steps on the opposite side of the pole:
a) Place a fender washer at the end of the bolt, and then a nut.
b) Hand tighten the nut.
Step 7 Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 for the second bolt.
Step 8 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten both bolts to finish installing the mounting plate on the wooden pole (see the
following figure).
Figure 9: Mounting Plate Installed on Wooden Pole with Through Bolts
DescriptionItem
5/8-in. through bolts (2)1
Wood pole2
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Install the Mounting Plate—Mounting on Wood Pole (Optional)

Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Mounting Plate
This section describes how to attach the mounting bracket to the mounting plate.
Assemble Bracket Hardware
Several of the procedures in this section require you to assemble the bracket hardware before installing the
bracket. A bracket hardware set consists of one bolt, one washer, one split-lock washer, and one nut.
To assemble the bracket hardware set, perform the following procedure.
Figure 10: Assemble Bracket Hardware Set
Step 1 Slide the split-lock washer (2) on the bolt (1).
Step 2 Slide the regular washer (3) on the bolt (1).
Ensure that the split-lock washer is between the regular washer and the bolt as shown in Figure 11: Mounting Bracket
Details, on page 12.
The instructions for the procedures in this section make a reference to the mounting plate shown in the following figure.
Figure 11: Mounting Bracket Details
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DescriptionItem
Pivot grooves (4)1
Quick-hang notch2
Quick-hang slots (2)3
Optional wall-mount holes (4)4
The mounting plate must be installed as described in the section Install the Mounting Plate On To a Pole, on
page 6.
Note
Attach the Mounting Bracket
To attach the mounting bracket to the mounting plate, perform this procedure.
Figure 12: Mounting Bracket Attached to Mounting Plate
Required Materials
• Mounting bracket and hardware as described in the Mounting Bracket Kit, on page 4
• 13-mm box-end socket wrench
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Attach the Mounting Bracket

Step 1 Assemble six sets of bracket hardware (washer, split-lock washer, and bolt), as detailed in Assemble Bracket Hardware,
on page 12.
Step 2 Place the mounting bracket (6) against the mounting plate by inserting the bracket quick-hang notch (2) over the mounting
plate quick-hang stud (5).
Step 3 Thread the serrated nut onto the quick-mount stud (4) and hand tighten (do not over tighten).
Step 4 Align the pivot grooves (7) on the bracket with four of the bracket-mount holes (1) on the mounting plate. Follow these
guidelines:
• Each of the four pivot grooves on the bracket must be attached to at least one bracket-mount hole on the mounting
plate.
• The final orientation of the mounting plate and router determine which bracket-mount holes are used.
• Mount the router, as described in Install the Mounting Plate On To a Pole, on page 6.
Step 5 Insert one bolt assembly (3) through one of the pivot grooves (7) on the bracket and then through the corresponding
bracket mount hole on the mounting plate.
Step 6 Repeat Step 5 for the remaining bolt assemblies.
Step 7 Position the mounting-bracket onto the mounting plate, as needed, before further tightening the bolts.
Step 8 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten all four bolts and the serrated nut to finish installing the bracket on the plate. Use
a torque of 6 to 7 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts and nut.
Attach the Router onto the Mounting Bracket
This section describes how to attach the IR8140H to the mounting bracket.
Required materials:
• 13-mm box-end socket wrench
• Two sets of bracket hardware (split-lock washer, regular washer, and bolt). Attach each of the bracket
sets to opposite sides of the IR8140H to provide support and enable it to rest on the bracket to each side
of the router (see Figure 10: Assemble Bracket Hardware Set, on page 12).
Step 1 Attach two sets of bracket hardware, one on either side of the IR8140H router.
Step 2 Slide the router onto the bracket and rest it on the two quick-hang slots (see Figure 11: Mounting Bracket Details, on
page 12).
Step 3 Use a socket wrench to evenly tighten the two sets of bracket hardware to secure the router to the mounting bracket.
Step 4 You are now ready to ground the router. See Grounding the Router, on page 16.
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Attach the Router onto the Mounting Bracket

Figure 13: IR8140H Attached to the Mounting Bracket
Grounding Instructions
In all installations, after the router is mounted, you must properly ground the unit according to the instructions
in this section before connecting the router to the network and power.
This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is
applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain
that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning
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Grounding Instructions

Grounding Hardware
The router is shipped with a grounding kit, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 14: Router Grounding Kit Contents
Qty.DescriptionItem
1Grounding lug1
2Screws2
Materials You Supply
You must provide the tools listed in the "Materials and Tools You Supply" section.
Grounding the Router
You can perform these steps when the IR8140H is attached onto the mounting bracket as seen in Figure 13:
IR8140H Attached to the Mounting Bracket, on page 15.
Note
To ground the router:
Step 1 Use the appropriate crimping tool or pliers to crimp the 6-gauge ground wire (included in the grounding kit) to the
grounding lug.
Step 2 Connect the grounding lug to the router chassis ground connection point shown in Figure 15: Grounding Lug Connectors
(Chassis Ground Connection Point) , on page 17, using the supplied grounding screws.
Tighten the grounding screws to 10 to 12 foot-pounds of torque. Do not overtightened!
Note
Step 3 If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire and connect it to a reliable earth ground, such as a grounding rod or
an appropriate grounding point on a pole that is grounded.
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Figure 15: Grounding Lug Connectors (Chassis Ground Connection Point)
Table 1: Ground Lug and Screws
DescriptionItem Number
Ground lug and screws (qty of 2) and 6-gauge ground wire1
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