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www.commscope.com\andrewVisit our Web site at www.commscope.com\andrew or contact your local Andrew Solutions representative for more information.© 2008 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved.Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope. All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trade-marks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew Solutions products or services.

Notice: Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.Aviso: Andrews no acepta ninguna obligacion ni responsabilidad como resultado de practicas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalacion, inspecci6n, mantenimiento o retire.Avis : Andrew decline toute responsabilite pour les consequences de procedures d'installation, d'inspection, d'entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses.Hinweis: Andrew lehnt jede Haftung Oder Verantwortung fur Schaden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemaBer Installation, Uberprufung, Wartung Oder Demontage auftreten.Atencao: A Andrew abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de praticas inadequadas e sem seguranca de instalacao, inspecao, manutengao ou remocao.Awertenza: Andrew declina eventual! responsabilita denvanti dell'esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.

INTRODUCTION

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CONTENTS & INTRODUCTIONSECTION 1INSTALLATION

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 INSTRUCTIONSSECTION 2INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Table 1 Supplied Equipment and Tools

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EQUIPMENT AND TOOLSSECTION 3INSTALLATION

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 RequiredBolt Diameter in MM

M4 M6 M10 M12Ring and Open spanner (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm

Torque Wrench 2.5 - 95NmSockets (A/F) 10mm 17mm 19mm

Allen Key (A/F) 3mm 8mm

Loose hardware

Loose hardwareDo not discard these parts

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UNPACKINGSECTION 4INSTALLATION

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 antennaCAREFULLY atall times

A

C

B

Non-integrated antennas have factory feed fitted flange outputsthis 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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UNPACKINGSECTION 4INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

SLING

38Nm 5%

1

1

1

2 Elevationadjustment nut

Loosen,do not remove.



Elevation adjustmentLoosen 3 screws (1).Adjust elevation by bolt head (2).On completion tighten screws (1) to38Nm ± 5%Adjustment Range ±15°

NEVER WALKUNDER HOISTEDLOADS

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MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENTSECTION 5INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Where required, fit radio integration unit at this stage - refer to instructions supplied with integration unit.

Pan Left

Pan Right

Loosen screws

Torque to38Nm 5%

Azimuth adjustmentAdjust eyebolt.On completion tighten all hardware to 38Nm ± 5%Adjustment Range ±15°

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INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Offset Left

Antenna Offset Right

Refer to full antenna assembly instructions on www.commscope.com for details onhow to switch mount offset

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INSTRUCTIONS

Strut to be loosely fitted untilalignment is complete thentighten all fixings to torquespecified.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Strut to be attached to center hole.Tighten all hardware to atorque of 38Nm 5%

Torque to 38Nm 5%

For attachment to circular structural members only

MIN PIPE 50mmMAX PIPE 115mm

Torque to 38Nm 5%

25

25

25 (This angle may be limited by ODU)25

Limits of strut positionfor attachment totower member

7835454 of 17MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT

SECTION 5INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Struts must be attached to a circular structural member capable of supporting2704N 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.

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7835454 of 17MOUNT ATTACHMENT AND ALIGNMENT

SECTION 5INSTALLATION 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, washerso-ring (gasket)

Step 1

Loose screws 12 a turn to allow transition to rotate

transitionStep 2

Vertical polarisation

After fine adjustment, tightenscrews to a torque of 10Nm 5%

Flat provided to aid fine polarisation adjustmentStep 3

Horizontal polarisation

Remove blanking plate, screws, washerso-ring (gasket) before using this polarisation.

Vertical polarisationHorizontal polarisationRemove blanking plate, screws, washerso-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 INFORMATIONSECTION 7INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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