Cisco Cisco 1 GHz GainStar Node Installation Guide
Installing the Housing
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Installing the Housing
To Install the Housing on a Strand (Aerial)
Complete the following steps to install the housing on a strand (aerial). The housing
does not need to be opened for strand installation.
Important: The minimum strand diameter should be 5/16 inch.
does not need to be opened for strand installation.
Important: The minimum strand diameter should be 5/16 inch.
CAUTION:
Be aware of the size and weight of the housing in strand mounting.
Ensure that the strand can safely support the housing.
Ensure that the strand can safely support the housing.
1 Loosen the strand clamp bolts.
2 Lift the housing to the proper position on the strand.
3 Slip the strand clamps over the strand and finger-tighten the clamp bolts. This
2 Lift the housing to the proper position on the strand.
3 Slip the strand clamps over the strand and finger-tighten the clamp bolts. This
allows additional movement of the housing as needed.
4 Move the housing as needed to install the coaxial cable and connectors. See the
diagram below.
5 Using a ½-inch torque wrench, tighten the strand clamp bolts from 6.8 Nm to 9.0
Nm. Make sure there is good mechanical contact between the strand and the
housing.
Note: A slight tilt of the housing is normal. Cable tension will cause the housing
to hang more closely to vertical.
housing.
Note: A slight tilt of the housing is normal. Cable tension will cause the housing
to hang more closely to vertical.
6 Connect the coaxial cable to the pin connector according to connector
manufacturer specifications.
7 Proceed to Installing the Accessories.