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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Antenna
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Installation Instructions
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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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.

Pan Left
Pan Right
Loosen screws
Torque to
38Nm
5%
Azimuth adjustment
Adjust eyebolt.
On completion tighten all hardware to
38Nm ± 5%
Adjustment Range ±15°
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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

Strut to be loosely fitted until
alignment is complete then
tighten all fixings to torque
specified.
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Strut to be attached to center hole.
Tighten all hardware to a
torque of 38Nm
5%

Torque to 38Nm 5%
For attachment to circular structural members only
MIN PIPE
50mm
MAX PIPE
115mm
Torque to 38Nm
5%
25
25
25 (This angle may be limited by ODU)
25
Limits of strut position
for attachment to
tower member
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Struts must be attached to a circular structural member capable of supporting
2704N in line with TIA-222.
The maximum allowable relative deflection between the antenna mounting pipe
and the strut attachment point must be less than 2mm at the survival wind
speed of the antenna.

IDEAL=0
MAXIMUM=25
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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Image shown is intended as a guide for strut alignment •
Strut must be attached to an appropriate, structural mounting point •
Strut angle must not exceed maximum specified •
Failure to install the strut as instructed may result in mechanical failure of the antenna •

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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GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 7 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS