CommScope ValuLine VHLP3 Series User manual

Fastener Torques & Tool Sizes
Thread M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 M20
Stainless Steel Hardware
Torque (Nm
5%)
1.0 2.2 4.5 7.7 19 38 ---
Galvanised Steel Hardware
Torque (Nm
5%)
----- 38 60 95 185
Brass Hardware
Torque (Nm
5%)
-------- 95
Spanner and Sockets
(mm A/F)
5.5 7 8 10 13 17 19 24 30
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UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
HARDWARE AND TOOLS
Installation Safety & Equipment
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SERVICE PERSONNEL
Installation, maintenance or removal of equipment must be carried out by authorized personnel having the appropriate technical training, education
and experience necessary to be cognizant of hazards during installation and service, and of measures to minimize any danger to themselves or
any other person.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Always use mandatory local safety regulations, instructions in this manual shall be used as a supplement to the local regulations.
In case of conflict between the safety instructions in this manual and local safety regulations, the local mandatory safety regulations shall prevail.
CommScope will not accept responsibility for accidents resulting from non-compliance to regulations
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Do not use any components (for example screws and nuts) other than those enclosed with the equipment or recommended by CommScope.
Use protective wear to avoid skin contact with conductive grease. Keep away from mouth. Wash thoroughly after use with liberal amounts
of liquid soap and rinse with water. Do not store open near food or food substances.
Contents: Oil, clay & zinc dust.
HOISTING & WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Some working areas involve the risk of accidents caused by falling or by falling objects
Use only tested and approved hoisting equipment in accordance with the instructions supplied with the equipment. •
Appropriately trained personnel must operate the hoisting device. •
Never walk under hoisted loads. •
GENERAL MAINTENENCE
The antenna is designed such that minimal maintenance is required. Equipment should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to •
verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment to ensure trouble free operation.
CLEANING OF ANTENNA
If subsequent cleaning of the antenna is required use water and mild detergent. •
IMPORTANT!
READ MANUALS FULLY BEFORE UNPACKING,
ASSEMBLING & INSTALLING ANTENNA
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OVERVIEW
This instruction describes how to assemble a VHLP(X)3 antenna.
The antenna can be mounted with the mount offset to the left or to the right. Offset
left is described in this bulletin, however the images showing offset right installation
are shown at the end of this document.
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EQUIPMENT
Item Qty Description Contained in Kit Part No
A 1 Reflector
B 4 Radome Rim
C 1 Radome
D 1 Feed VF-3-FR-14
D1 1 Feed Installation Kit
E 1 Mount: Elevation Adjustment Assembly 7679156
F 1 Mount: Azimuth Adjustment Clamp 7671897
G Mount Hardware Kit 7700025
1 Conductive Grease (Tube)
2 Gloves
G1
2 M10 x 100lg Hex Hd Screw, sst, pass
4 M10 Flat Washer, stl, sst, pass
2 M10 Lock Washer, sst, pass
2 M10 Hex Nut, stl, sst, pass
G2
1 M10 x 35lg Hex Hd Screw, stl, galv
1 M10 Lock Washer, stl, galv
2 M10 Flat Washer, stl, galv
G3
1 M10 x 140lg Eyebolt, stl, galv
2 M10 Lock Washer, stl, galv
2 M10 Flat washer, stl, galv
2 M10 Hex Nut, stl, galv
G4
1 Pipe Clamp, stl, galv
4 M10 x 130lg Hex Hd Screw, stl, galv
4 M10 Lock Washer, stl, galv
4 M10 Hex Nut, stl, galv
G5
2 M10 x 35lg Hex Hd Screw, sst, pass
2 M10 Lock Washer, sst, pass
2 M10 FlatWasher, sst, pass
G6
1 M10 x 50lg Hex Hd Bolt, sst, pass
1 M10 Lock Washer, sst, pass
1 M10 FlatWasher, sst, pass
H Radome Rim Assembly Hardware 7700748
16 #12 x 16lg Self Tapping Screw, sst, pass
16 M6 Lock Washer, sst, pass
16 M6 FlatWasher, sst, pass
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F
A
H
G1 G6
TO
D
D1
B
C
EQUIPMENT
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Remove Vint kit and feed kit box
through flap openings
Remove top insert and rim kit
through top opening of carton
Remove Mount kit through
feed opening flap
Leave brace frame attached
to assist assembly of
feed and radome.
(not shown in bulletin views)
Handle reflector and radome with care at all times.
Do not apply excessive weight on reflector or radome.
Take care to place reflector and radome on clear
flat ground or use trestles during assembly.
Unpacking
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D
D1
Apply conductive
grease to
surface indicated
SEE SAFETY
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Assemble 4x screws
Tighten screws to a torque of
1.4Nm
5%
2
6GHz, 7GHz and 11GHz feed shown assembled
1
D
D1
Apply conductive
grease to surface
indicated
SEE SAFETY
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Assemble 4x screws
Tighten screws to a torque of
1.4Nm
5%
2
13GHz and 38GHz feed shown assembled
Feed attachment and alignment
6GHz, 7GHz and 11GHz Feed Assembly
Align slot with rib
13GHz to 38GHz Feed Assembly
Align notch with rib
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Align rim edges with
marked indicators on radome.
C2
B2
B2
Note position of
alignment red sticker.
Rim edges aligned with
indicators on radome.
Radome attachment and alignment
Note : The radome is not packing material.
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Note position of radome
alignment red sticker to reflector
H
Assemble 16x self tapping
screws, lock washers and
washers in a diagonal
sequence.
Tighten screws to a torque
of 2Nm 5%
Align holes in rim with
slots in reflector
3
Radome attachment and alignment
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Carefully lay antenna on clear, flat ground.
Then remove brace and discard fixings.
Do not apply excessive weight to antenna assembly.
Mount Attachment and Alignment
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G1
E
G3
G1
G2
G3
G3
G4
Apply grease to
areas indicated
G1
F
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st. st.
galv
galv
galv
st. st.
galv
st. st.
galv
G3
galv
G3 galv
G2
galv
Mount Attachment and Alignment
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Apply grease to surface
indicated
G5
st. st.
38Nm 5%
G6
st. st.
38Nm 5%
G5
st. st.
38Nm 5%
SEE SAFETY
NOTE PAGE 1
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Mount Attachment and Alignment
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G4
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°
NEVER WALK
UNDER HOISTED
LOADS
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Mount Attachment and Alignment
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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
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Antenna Offset Left
For installation of Transition unit see manual:
Installing an transition Unit to a 0.3m, 0.6m, 0.9m,
1.2m and 1.8m antenna.
Fit radio per instructions
For installation of Intregration unit see manual:
Installing an integrated Dual Polarization Unit to a
0.3m, 0.6m, 0.9m, 1.2m and 1.8m antenna.
Fit radio per instructions
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Mount Attachment and Alignment
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