CommScope F-042-GL-E User manual

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A997-0086 Revision G, May 2019
F-042-GL-E, T-045-GL-E & T-041-GL-E For
Dual Band 33°Beamwidth Panel Antennas
General
This instruction sheet contains all necessary information required to assist in the correct
installation of the Large Dual Band 33°Beamwidth Panel Antennas. These antennas are
supplied with AISG-compatible remotely controlled electrical beam downtilt (RET). Mechanical
downtilt is also available if required, depending on the type of mounting kit selected.
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 for each configuration is shown in Figure 3, 4, 5,
7 & 8).
DO NOT STACK
UNPACKED
ANTENNAS

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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.
DO NOT PLACE
POINT LOADS ON
ANTENNA RADOME
DO NOT USE ROPE
OR CHAIN OR
SLING
ATTACHMENT
AROUND ANTENNA
FOR LIFTING
USE MOUNTING
BRACKETS FOR
LIFTING AS
SHOWN

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Table 1: Mounting Kit Part Numbers for Different Lengths of Antenna
Assemble kit as per Figures 2 & 3 of this document
1. Attach the kits assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the
brackets to the pole.
For typical installations of antennas up to 1400mm (55.1") long the minimum
recommended pipe diameter is 60mm (2.4"). For antennas over 1400mm
(55.1") up to 1800mm (70.9") long the minimum recommended pipe diameter
is 75mm (3").
Mounting Kits
850 –1400mm
(33.5” – 55.1”)
Antennas
1400 –1800mm
(55.1” – 70.9")
Antennas
Fixed Downtilt
F-042-GL-E
F-042-GL-E
Mechanical Downtilt
T-045-GL-E
T-041-GL-E
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.
Figure 1: Correctly Assembled
Mounting Bracket for
Fixed Downtilt Antenna
Installation Instructions - Fixed Downtilt Mounting Kit for up to
1800mm (70.9") Antennas - (F-042-GL-E)

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Assemble kit as per Figures 4 and 5 of this document.
1. Attach the lower and upper mounting bracket assemblies to the antenna,
before trying to clamp the brackets to the pole.
2. Downtilt angles of 0and 2through to 10in 1increments can be
obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket.
•For 0downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 6.
•2-10downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the
tilt arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting pole, as shown
in Figure 6. The first hole is for 2downtilt, with each consecutive hole
resulting in an increased inclination of 1.
For typical installations the minimum recommended pipe diameter is 75mm (3").
Installation Instructions- Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kits for
850 - 1400mm (33.5” – 55.1”) Antenna’s (T-045-GL-E),
Bracket Spacing 716mm (28.2")

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Figure 4: Lower Mounting Bracket Exploded Assembly
Figure 5: Upper Mounting Bracket Exploded Assembly
Figure 6: Upper Bracket Placement For Various Downtilts
Assemble kit as per Figures 7 and 8 of this document
1.Attach the lower and upper mounting bracket assemblies to the antenna, before
trying to clamp the brackets to the pole.
2.Downtilt angles of 0through to 12in 2increments can be obtained with the
correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket.
•For 0downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 9.
•2- 12downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the tilt
arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting pole, as shown in
Figure 9. The first hole is for 2downtilt, with each consecutive hole resulting
in an increased inclination of 2.
For typical installations the minimum recommended pipe diameter is 90mm (3.5").
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
10°Downtilt
5°Downtilt
0°Downtilt
I Installation Instructions-Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kits for
1400 - 1800mm (55.1” – 70.9”) Antenna’s (T-041-GL-E),
Bracket Spacing 976mm (38.4")

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Figure 7. Lower Mounting Bracket Exploded Assembly.
Figure 8. Upper Mounting Bracket Exploded Assembly.
Figure 9. Upper Bracket Placement For Various Downtilts.
Figure 13: Correctly Assembled Mounting
Bracket for Mechanically Adjustable
Downtilt Antenna
Operation of Antennas
RET Antennas AISG Compliant antennas are compatible with AISG compliant control unit
equipment. For operation of downtilt using AISG compliant controllers see
the controller documentation.

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1. Use a tether to secure the antenna’s hoisting eye to the mounting structure.
The tether can be a rope, wire rope, chain, or similar material. The tether should
be short enough to prevent the antenna from tilting beyond its maximum downtilt
range. This will prevent the antenna from tilting away from the mounting structure
when the adjusting bolts are removed.
Installed cables or the antenna may be damaged if they are allowed to strike the
mounting structure when the antenna mechanical downtilt is changed.
Figure 15: Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly
2.Loosen the fasteners holding the bottom antenna bracket to the bottom pivot
bracket. Do not remove them.
Figure 16: Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly
ADJUSTING MECHANICAL DOWN TILT AFTER INSTALLATION
F-042-GL-E, T-045-GL-E & T-041-GL-E
Loosen the
Fasteners

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3. Remove the M12 bolts, washers, and nuts from the pivot bracket. The antenna may
tilt down to the extent allowed by the tether installed in step 1.
Figure 17: Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly
4. The desired downtilt angle may be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt
arm bracket. See the installation instructions above for detailed information.
5. Adjust the antenna downtilt to the desired angle and reinstall the M12 bolts,
washers, and nuts between the upper pivot bracket and the tilt arm.
6. Tighten all four M12 nuts to 38Nm (28 ft.lb).
7. Remove the tether.
Remove the
Fasteners