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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully open the packaging, remove contents and lay out parts on a protective surface to avoid damage.

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Check package contents against the Supplied Parts List in the next page(s) to assure that all components were received

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undamaged. Do not use damaged or defective parts.

Carefully read all instructions before attempting installation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Install mount with care. Please read these instructions before beginning this installation, and carefully follow all

instructions contained herein. Use proper safety equipment and protocol during installation.

Please consult PerfectVision for help if you:

Don't understand these directions or have any doubts about the safety of the installation.

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Are uncertain or unfamiliar with the nature of the existing structure to be reinforced.

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For questions and consulting please call PerfectVision at 1-800-205-8620. Ask for Wireless Sales & Product Support.

Note: Please leave instructions in shelter or cabinet on site for future reference.

NOTE: SEE PAGE 16 & 17 FOR

SAFETY CLIMB ROUTING

INFORMATION

NOTE: SEE PAGE 18, 19, & 20

FOR MOUNT CLASSIFICATION

AND ANTENNA REFERENCE

Do not use this product for any purpose or in any configuration not explicitly stated in this instruction. We hereby disclaim

any and all liability for injury or damage arising from incorrect assembly, incorrect mounting, or incorrect use of this product.

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L.I.F.E. MOUNT™ SECTOR FRAME

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
PV-SFA-B Configurations (Sector Frame)
Key Components and Weights
Hardware (Bolts, Nuts, Washers)
Antenna Pipe Spacing (Table 3)
Mount Classification Information (for Analyzing)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document provides installation instructions and technical specifications for the PerfectVision L.I.F.E. MOUNT™ Sector Frame, identified by part number PV-SFA. This device is a structural frame designed for mounting antennas and other equipment on communication towers, specifically for sector installations. It is available in various configurations to accommodate different tower and antenna setups.

Function Description:

The L.I.F.E. MOUNT™ Sector Frame serves as a robust and adaptable platform for deploying cellular and other wireless communication equipment. It is designed to be pre-assembled at ground level and then installed onto tower legs. The frame allows for precise adjustment of pitch and azimuth to optimize antenna alignment. It supports both single and three-sector installations, with specific tie-back pipe configurations for each. The design also incorporates features for integrating safety climb routing and horizontal support kits, enhancing safety and stability. The frame's modular nature allows for customization based on tower leg taper and desired antenna pipe spacing.

Important Technical Specifications:

PV-SFA-B Configurations (Sector Frame):

PV-SFA7-B: Mount Width: 7' 6", Face Angle: PV-SFA-ANGLE7-HD, Total Weight: 510 lbs
PV-SFA10-B: Mount Width: 10' 6", Face Angle: PV-SFA-ANGLE10-HD, Total Weight: 560 lbs
PV-SFA12-B: Mount Width: 12' 6", Face Angle: PV-SFA-ANGLE12-HD, Total Weight: 592 lbs
PV-SFA14-B: Mount Width: 14' 6", Face Angle: PV-SFA-ANGLE14-HD, Total Weight: 624 lbs

Key Components and Weights:

PV-SFA-ANGLE##-HD (Face Angle): QTY: 2, Weight: See Table 1 (varies by configuration)
P520-015-01 (X-BRACE FRAME): QTY: 2, Weight: 50 lbs each
W097-098-01 (LEG ATTACHMENT OUTER PLATE): QTY: 2, Weight: 25 lbs each
P520-018-03 (LEG ATTACHMENT INNER PLATE): QTY: 2, Weight: 20 lbs each
P520-010-01 (SWIVEL PLATE): QTY: 2, Weight: 12 lbs each
P520-017-01 (TOP ADJUSTMENT PLATE): QTY: 1, Weight: 17 lbs
P520-011-10 (WASHER PLATE): QTY: 4, Weight: 1 lb each
P520-019-01 (STIFF ARM END PLATE): QTY: 2, Weight: 1 lb each
P597-223-01 (STIFF ARM CROSSOVER): QTY: 2, Weight: 5 lbs each
PV-SA-PIPE-150 (TIE BACK PIPE): QTY: 2, Weight: 46 lbs each (Length: 150")
HK6-4025-04 (1/2" X 2-9/16" U-BOLT KIT): QTY: 16, Weight: 0.84 lbs each (Note: Separate U-bolts required for 2-7/8" or 3-1/2" antenna pipe)
PV-HSK (L.I.F.E. MOUNT™ - SECTOR FRAME HORIZONTAL ANGLE KIT): Weight: 300 lbs (Includes 6 x P297-019-01 BRACE ANGLE, 120" long, 50 lbs each)
PV-SAM-U (STIFF ARM LEG BRACKET): Weight: 20 lbs (Optional, for single sector mount setup)
PV-SCRB-SFA (SFA CABLE GUIDE ATTACHMENT KIT): Weight: 1.63 lbs each (Purchased separately, includes 2 x 3/8" x 1-1/4" bolt kits for attaching safety climb cable guide)

Hardware (Bolts, Nuts, Washers):

H02-0010-11 (5/8" DIA NUT): QTY: 16, Weight: 0.13 lbs each
H03-0010-02 (5/8" DIA FLAT WASHER): QTY: 20, Weight: 0.06 lbs each
H04-0010-01 (5/8" DIA LOCK WASHER): QTY: 20, Weight: 0.06 lbs each
H10-1016-10 (5/8" X 16" A36 ALL THREAD): QTY: 8, Weight: 1.57 lbs each
HK1-0815-10 (1/2" X 1-1/2" BOLT KIT): QTY: 10, Weight: 0.24 lbs each
HK1-0817-10 (1/2" X 1-3/4" BOLT KIT): QTY: 8, Weight: 0.23 lbs each
HK1-1040-12 (5/8" X 4" BOLT KIT): QTY: 2, Weight: 0.64 lbs each
HK1-1025-12 (5/8" X 2-1/2" BOLT KIT): QTY: 6, Weight: 0.52 lbs each
HK1-1020-12 (5/8" X 2" A325 BOLT KIT): QTY: 14, Weight: 0.35 lbs each
HK1-0860-60 (1/2" X 6" BOLT KIT): QTY: 2, Weight: LBS EACH (for stiff arm attachment)
HK1-1017-12 (5/8" X 2-3/4" BOLT KIT): QTY: 2, Weight: 0.53 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)
HK1-1017-12 (5/8" X 1-3/4" BOLT KIT): QTY: 2, Weight: 0.24 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)
H10-1012-08 (1/2" X 12" ALL THREAD): QTY: 2, Weight: 0.63 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)
H02-0008-13 (1/2" A63DH NUT): QTY: 4, Weight: 0.07 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)
H03-0008-02 (1/2" F436 FLAT WASHER): QTY: 4, Weight: 0.02 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)
H04-0008-01 (1/2" LOCK WASHER): QTY: 4, Weight: 0.02 lbs each (for stiff arm attachment)

Antenna Pipe Spacing (Table 3):

PV-SFA7-B: 3 Pipe Spacing: 3' 6", 4 Pipe Spacing: 2' 4", 5 Pipe Spacing: N/A
PV-SFA10-B: 3 Pipe Spacing: 5', 4 Pipe Spacing: 3' 4", 5 Pipe Spacing: N/A
PV-SFA12-B: 3 Pipe Spacing: 6', 4 Pipe Spacing: 4', 5 Pipe Spacing: N/A
PV-SFA14-B: 3 Pipe Spacing: 7', 4 Pipe Spacing: 4' 8", 5 Pipe Spacing: N/A

Mount Classification Information (for Analyzing):

STANDARDS: TIA-222-G, TIA-222-H, TIA-5053
MAX STRUCTURE HEIGHT: 400ft
STRUCTURE CLASS: I OR II
EXPOSURE CATEGORY: B OR C
TOPOGRAPHIC CATEGORY: 1
DESIGN WIND PRESSURE: 135psf
DESIGN WIND PRESSURE (ICED): 15psf
DESIGN ICE THICKNESS (RADIAL): 2.75"
Maximum Factored Horizontal Force (F): 1750lbf (considered for design under extreme wind condition at each mounting pipe location)
Maximum Factored Vertical Force (Fzi): 1450lbf (considered for design under extreme ice condition at each mounting pipe location)
Mount Design: For (4) mounting pipe locations per sector.
Centerline Offset: The centerline of the maximum horizontal concentrated force, F, may be offset vertically from the mount centerline by up to 6 inches.
Maximum Allowable Offset: The vertical offset factor indicates how many inches the centerline of antenna equipment loading may be offset from the mount centerline. This vertical offset factor is not to be exceeded. For single collar mounts, the maximum offset factor value is [6]. For dual collar mounts, the maximum offset factor value is [18].

Usage Features:

Ground-Level Pre-assembly: The sector frame can be largely assembled on the ground, reducing work at height.
Adjustable Pitch: Bolt Group 1 allows for adjustment of the frame's pitch, ensuring the frame face is normal to horizontal.
Adjustable Azimuth: Bolt Group 2 enables adjustment of the mount's azimuth for precise antenna orientation.
Flexible X-Frame Orientation: X-Frames can be oriented to allow equipment mounting on either the inside or outside of the frame.
Taper Adjustment: The design accommodates various tower leg tapers (0° to 5.5° from vertical) through specific hole installations for the Top and Bottom Adjustment Plates.
Safety Climb Integration: The PV-SCRB-SFA kit (purchased separately) allows for the installation of safety climb routing, either exterior or interior to the bracket, enhancing climber safety.
Horizontal Support Kit (PV-HSK): Recommended for towers with face widths less than 10ft and leg diameters less than 4in OD, this kit interconnects sectors for added stability, especially in 3-sector setups. It requires field cutting and punching of horizontal angles.
Antenna Pipe Installation: Supports various antenna pipe spacings (3, 4, or 5 pipes) with provisions for field drilling additional holes if needed.
Single and Multi-Sector Installation: Specific instructions are provided for installing tie-back pipes for both single and three-sector configurations. Tie-back pipes must be installed on opposite corners of the frame (A-A or B-B).
Mount Classification Identification: Detailed information is provided to classify mounts and allow engineers to verify current and future loading changes, ensuring structural integrity.

Maintenance Features:

Hardware Tightening: Instructions emphasize not tightening hardware until the frame is fully constructed, allowing for adjustments. All bolts should be re-tightened after positioning.
Corrosion Protection: For field-cut and drilled surfaces (e.g., for horizontal angles or additional antenna pipe holes), applying three coats of Zinga is recommended for corrosion protection.
Regular Inspection: The document implicitly suggests regular inspection of the mount and its components to ensure continued safety and performance, especially after installation and any adjustments.
Documentation: Instructions should be left in the shelter or cabinet on site for future reference, aiding in maintenance and troubleshooting.
Manufacturer Support: PerfectVision provides support for questions and consulting via phone, emphasizing the importance of understanding directions and safety protocols.