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5.4 Mounting Antenna
The lower radome has an industry-standard mounting hole with four mounting points. This hole pattern is
compatible with other companies’ mounting holes. Use the mounting holes to secure the antenna to the
desired mounting surface. Bring the provided Antenna Mounting Template and the ADU Bolt Kit from the
ADU package. Create the appropriate hole pattern in the desired mounting surface.
5.4.1 Mounting Antenna on Mast
Check the position of
A
the antenna’s RF port and BOW direction. Lift the antenna above the mounting
surface using hands and carefully put the antenna down in place. Before assembling bolts, apply Loctite
#263 to the bolt’s threads to ensure the bolts are fastened firmly. Insert
B
the bolts and washers from
under the mast into the radome then fasten them to the nuts assembled inside the radome using the torque
wrench.
BOW
Use a torque wrench.
x Four Times
M6 Flat Washer
M6 Spring Washer
M6 x 30 L Hex. Bolt
A
B
Figure 11: Mounting Antenna on Mast
5.4.2 Mounting Antenna on Pole (Optional)
Intellian offers the Antenna Pole Mount Kit (separate purchase) to mount the antenna on the pole. The kit is
designed to work on the 40 A pole. The kit has mounting holes that match the inner hole with M6 bolts on
the bottom of the antenna.
Name Diameter (inch) External Diameter (mm)
40 A 1½ 48.6
1. When mounting antenna on the 40 A pole, the 40 A pole bushing needs to be installed inside pole tube
additionally.
A
The position between holes of the pole tube must be aligned with the BOW direction.
Place the 40 A pole bushing inside pole tube, then tighten them on the top end of the 40 A pole using
bolts. Before assembling bolts, apply Loctite #263 to the bolt’s threads to ensure the bolts are fastened
firmly. *The pole tube Inner Diameter is Ø 52 mm.
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