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)