WAVEFORM TE-002 Articulating Antenna Bracket Instruction Manual

May 15, 2024
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WAVEFORM TE-002 Articulating Antenna Bracket

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Product Specifications

  • Manufacturer : Waveform
  • Product Name : FlexMount – Articulating Antenna Bracket
  • Compatibility: Poles between 1.5 and 2.5 inches in diameter, flat surfaces
  • Includes : FlexMount Bracket, 2x U-Bolt Assemblies, 4x Screws & Wall Anchor, 17mm Combination Wrench, 10mm Socket Wrench, 5mm Allen Wrench

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Mount FlexMount

A. To A Pole or Railing

  1. Position the FlexMount against your vertical or horizontal pole.
  2. Insert the U-bolts through the mount’s integrated ground wire.
  3. Secure each U-bolt with its washers and nuts.
  4. If needed, drill pilot holes and insert wall anchors. Attach a ground wire to the bottom right wire and screw into the wall.
  5. Fully secure the FlexMount with the remaining screws.

B. To A Flat Surface or Wall

  1. Insert the U-bolts through the mount’s integrated ground wire.
  2. Secure each U-bolt with its washers and nuts.
  3. If necessary, drill pilot holes and insert wall anchors. Attach a ground wire to the bottom right wire and screw it into the wall.
  4. Fully secure your FlexMount with the remaining screws.

Step 2: Attach Antenna

  1. Remove the washers and nuts from your antenna.
  2. Place the bolts into your FlexMount.
  3. Hook the ground wire over one of the lower bolts.
  4. Tightly secure each bolt with the washers and nuts.

Step 3: Adjust to Aim Antenna

  1. Adjust your FlexMount horizontally and vertically using the 5mm Allen wrench.
  2. Loosen each locking bolt, rotate each arm to aim, then tighten each locking bolt.

Step 4: Grounding

  1. Ground your FlexMount using a 10 gauge or thicker grounding wire (not included).
  2. Check that your integrated ground wire is secured at each end.
  3. For pole-mounted antennas, attach the ground wire to your metal pole. For wall-mounted antennas, attach the ground wire to the grounded FlexMount screw.
  4. Connect the ground wire (not included) to your electrical ground.

FAQ

  • Q: What diameter poles are compatible with the U-bolt assemblies?
    • A : The U-bolt assemblies are compatible with any pole between 1.5 and 2.5 inches (3.7 and 6.4 cm) in diameter.
  • Q: What type of grounding wire is recommended for the FlexMount?
    • A : Use a 10 gauge or thicker grounding wire to properly ground your FlexMount as required by the National Electric Code.

Have questions, need help, or feel like sharing feedback? Call 1-800-761-3041, email help@waveform.com, or book a meeting at waveform.com/meet to chat with a Waveform Signal Specialist. We’d love to hear from you!

What’s In The Box

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Where To Mount

Poles or railings

The included U-bolt assemblies are compatible with any pole between 1.5 and 2.5 inches (3.7 and 6.4 cm) in diameter.

Flat surfaces (walls, sidings, or fascias)

The included screws and anchors are compatible with any sturdy flat surface. The anchors insert into pre-drilled holes for hard surfaces like concrete, brick, and masonry.

Step 1. Mount FlexMount

  • A To A Pole or Railing

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  1. Position against your vertical or horizontal pole.
  2. Insert the U-bolts through the mount’s integrated ground wire.
  3. Secure each U-bolt with its washers and nuts.

B To A Flat Surface or Wall

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  1. If necessary, drill pilot holes and insert wall anchors.
  2. Attach a ground to the bottom right wire and screw it into the wall.
  3. Fully secure your FlexMount with the remaining screws.

Step 2. Attach Antenna

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  1. Remove the washers and nuts from your antenna.
  2. Place those bolts into your FlexMount.
  3. Hook the ground wire over one of the lower bolts.
  4. Tightly secure each bolt with the washers and nuts.

Step 3. Adjust to Aim Antenna

Adjust your FlexMount to aim horizontally and vertically using the 5mm allen wrench.

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  1. Loosen each locking bolt.
  2. Rotate each arm to aim.
  3. Tighten each locking bolt.

Step 4. Grounding

Ground your FlexMount to protect your equipment (it’s required by the National Electric Code). Use a 10 gauge or thicker grounding wire (not included).

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Grounding Tips

  • If you’re unsure about your grounding setup, reach out to an electrical contractor.
  • Learn which electrical grounds are suitable and more at waveform.com/grounding

Questions? Suggestions? Need help? Call 1-800-761-3041, or email help@waveform.com

Your FlexMount is designed, sold, and supported by Waveform and our team of Signal Specialists.

If you have any questions or feedback on how we could make this mount or manual better, please reach out!

We’d love to hear about your experience with our products.

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