CommScope ValuLine VHLP 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)4-*** 1.2m ANTENNA
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ValuLine
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INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction describes how to unpack and adjust a factory assembled VHLP(X)4
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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Table 1 Supplied Equipment and Tools
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EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL REQUIREMENTS
Tools
*Either Item C (Integration Unit) or Item D (Flange Hardware Kit) are supplied.
Item Qty Description
A 1 Assembled antenna
B 1 Strut Kit
C 1 Integration Unit *
D 1 or 2 Flange Hardware Kit *
Tools Required
Bolt Diameter in MM
M4 M6 M10 M12
Ring and Open spanner (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm
Torque Wrench 2.5 - 95Nm
Sockets (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm
Allen Key (A/F) 3mm 8mm

Loose hardware
Loose hardware
Do not discard these parts
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UNPACKING
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking

OEM direct mount radio integration (certain
models only). Non-integrated antennas have
factory feed fitted flange outputs.
Do not discard
these parts
Handle antenna
CAREFULLY at
all times
A
C
B
Non-integrated antennas have
factory feed fitted flange outputs
this will vary dependent on
antenna model
Non-integrated antennas
supplied flange hardware kit this
will vary dependent on antenna
model
D
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UNPACKING
SECTION 4 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

SLING
38Nm
5%
1
1
1
2
Elevation
adjustment nut
Loosen,
do not remove.
Loosen,
do not remove.
Loosen,
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°
NEVER WALK
UNDER HOISTED
LOADS
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Where required, fit radio integration unit at this stage - refer to instructions
supplied with integration unit.