COMMSCOPE VHLP3 ValuLine 3 ft (1.0 m) Antennas Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- CommScope
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions
ValuLine® VHLP3 Antennas
Installation Safety & Equipment
IMPORTANT!
READ MANUALS FULLY BEFORE UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING & INSTALLING ANTENNA
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
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Use only tested and approved hoisting equipment in accordance with the instructions supplied with the equipment.
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Appropriately trained personnel must operate the hoisting device.
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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.
HARDWARE AND TOOLS
Fastener Torques & Tool Sizes
Thread| M3| M4| M5| M6| M8| M10| M12| M16| M20
Stainless Steel Hardware Torque (Nm 15%)| 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%)| | | | | | | | |
Spanner and Sockets (mm A/F)| 5.5| 7| 8| 10| 13| 17| 19| 24| 30
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respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only
and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties
relating to CommScope products or services. CommScope is committed to the
highest standards of business integrity and environmental sustainability, with
a number of CommScope’s facilities across the globe certified in accordance
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Sustainability. Visit our website or contact your local CommScope
representative for more information.
For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged
parts, visit us at:
www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
This product is covered by one or more U.S. patents or their foreign
equivalents. For patents, see
www.commscope.com/ProductPatent/ProductPatent.aspx
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.
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 | ||
| 1 | |||
| 2 | M10 x 100Ig 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 35Ig Hex Hd Screw, stl, galv | ||
| 1 | M10 Lock Washer, stl, galv | ||
| 2 | M10 Flat Washer, stl, galv | ||
| G3 | |||
| 1 | M10 x 14019 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 130Ig Hex Hd Screw, stl, galv | ||
| 4 | M10 Lock Washer, stl, galv | ||
| 4 | M10 Hex Nut, stl, galv | ||
| G5 | |||
| 2 | M10 x 35Ig Hex Hd Screw, sst, pass | ||
| 2 | M10 Lock Washer, sst, pass | ||
| 2 | M10 FlatWasher, sst, pass | ||
| G6 | |||
| 1 | M10 x 50Ig 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 161g Self Tapping Screw, sst, pass | ||
| 16 | M6 Lock Washer, sst, pass | ||
| 16 | M6 FlatWasher, sst, pass |
- Unpacking
- Feed attachment and alignment
- Radome attachment and alignment
- Mount Attachment and Alignment
Bulletin
7706805
Version 10
Status Rev RE
Model Version 01
Status Rev RE Y