CommScope ValuLine VHLP 3 Series User manual

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IMPORTANT!
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS
MANUAL FULLY
BEFORE UNPACKING
AND ASSEMBLING
THE ANTENNA

This document is for the following:
VHLP(X)3-*** 0.9m ANTENNA
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ValuLine
™ 3ft (0.9m) Antenna
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manutenção ou remoção. Avvertenza: CommScope declina eventuali responsabilità derivanti dell’esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione
e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.
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This instruction describes how to unpack and adjust a factory assembled VHLP(X)3
antenna.
Mount to the left of the supporting structure. It can also be configured to mount to right -
refer to full antenna assembly instructions on CommScope.com
INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Table 1 Supplied Equipment
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EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL REQUIREMENTS
Tools
*Either Item B (Integration Unit) or Item C (Flange Hardware Kit) are supplied.
Item Qty Description
A 1 Assembled antenna
B 1 Integration Unit *
C 1 or 2 Flange Hardware Kit *
Tools Required
Thread Diameter in MM
M4 M8 M10
Ring and Open Spanner (A/F) 17mm
Torque Wrench 2.5 - 95Nm
Sockets (A/F) 17mm
Allen Key (A/F) 3mm 6mm 8mm

OEM direct mount radio integration (certain models
only). Non-integrated antennas have factory feed fitted
flange outputs.
Handle antenna
CAREFULLY at
all times
A
B
Non-integrated antennas
supplied flange hardware kit this
will vary dependent on antenna
model
C
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UNPACKING
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking

Carefully lay antenna on clear, flat ground.
Then remove brace
Do not apply excessive weight to antenna assembly.
Do not discard
these parts
Non-integrated antennas have factory feed fitted flange outputs
this will vary dependent on antenna model
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UNPACKING
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

galv
38Nm
5%
90-120mm Pole
Secure assembled mount to pole ensuring
clamp bolts are seated correctly.
This mount can only be used
for pole diameters from 90-120 mm
Pole to be structural engineer
approved rigid structural support
SLING
2
Elevation
adjustment nut
1
Loosen ½ turn,
do not remove.
1
Loosen ½ turn,
do not remove.
1
Loosen ½ turn,
do not remove.
Elevation adjustment
Loosen 3 screws (1).
Adjust elevation by bolt head (2).
On completion tighten screws (1) to
38Nm ± 5%
Adjustment Range ±15°
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER WALK
UNDER HOISTED
LOADS
Where required, fit radio integration unit at this stage - refer to instructions
supplied with integration unit.

Loosen screws G1
Loosen screws G2
Pan Left
Pan Right
Azimuth adjustment
Adjust eyebolt.
On completion tighten
screws G1 to 50Nm ± 5% and
screw G2 to 38Nm ± 5%
Adjustment Range ±15°
Torque to
38Nm
5%
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Offset Left
Antenna Offset Right
Refer to full antenna assembly instructions on www.commscope.com for details on
how to switch mount offset
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Remove blanking plate,
screws, washers
o-ring (gasket)
Step 1
Loose screws
1
2
a turn to allow
transition to rotate
transition
Step 2
Vertical polarisation
After fine adjustment, tighten
screws to a torque of
10Nm
5%
Flat provided to aid
fine polarisation
adjustment
Step 3
Horizontal polarisation
Remove blanking plate, screws, washers
o-ring (gasket) before using this polarisation.
Vertical polarisation
Horizontal polarisation
Remove blanking plate, screws washers
o-ring (gasket) before using this polarisation.
Feed port
TRANSITION POLARISATION ADJUSTMENT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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Single polarisation
Dual polarisation
For OEM direct mount radio integration installation of
integration unit see separated INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to assembly of integration unit, remove any tape or
protective cap from feed port

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INSTRUCTIONS
7 General Information
7.1 General maintenance
The antenna is designed such that minimal maintenance is required. Other
than strong wind conditions the unit is not subject to abnormal forces and
regular inspection and maintenance should ensure trouble free operation.
7.2 Cleaning of Antenna
If subsequent cleaning of the antenna is required solvent based solutions
must not be used.
GENERAL INFORMATION