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Installation Instructions Remote Antenna With Ground Plane

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE ANTENNA WITH GROUND PLANE The Remote Antenna (Part # 7000062) may be used with the Sentex AutoKey, AUTOcard, and Clikcard systems. The antenna may be installed high above the ground and/or existing structures without the need for mounting the receiver cabinet in a hard-to-reach place. Parts Supplied The following parts should be included with your Remote Antenna (refer to Figure 1): ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 QTY. 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 PART DESCRIPTION 5 foot coaxial cable with F connectors on each end 3 inch antenna base L-bracket 9 ½ inch spokes 11 inch antenna with F connector 2 inch U-bolt F connector through barrel fitting ½ inch hex nut for the F connector (for use with 7/16 inch hex nuts) 7/16 inch hex nuts (for use with the 2-inch U-bolt) ½ inch flat washer ¼ inch flat washer ¼ inch star washer 4 7 3 9 6 2 5 10 11 8 1147F3 1 Figure 1: Antenna Exploded View Doc 6001147 Rev C Page 2 of 2 Step 1: Assemble the Base Refer to Figure 1 for instructions on how to assemble the antenna’s base. Step 2: Assemble the Antenna The Remote Antenna can be mounted onto a pole or a wall. Follow the appropriate mounting instructions to install the Remote Antenna in the desired location. WARNING Before mounting the antenna, check for potential power wire hazards. Keep the antenna a safe distance away from nearby wires. MOUNTING TO A POLE(Refer to Figure 2) When mounting the Remote Antenna to a post or pole, the post or pole’s diameter can be up to 2 inches. If the diameter is larger than 2 inches, mount the antenna to a wall (see Mounting to A Wall, below). 1 Using of the supplied U-bolt, nuts, and washers, attach the Base Assembly to the designated post or pole. 2 Attach the vertical antenna whip. 3 Connect the three ground plane radials. 4 Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the bottom of the Base Assembly and the other end to the system’s receiver. 1147F1 Figure 2: Pole Mount MOUNTING TO A WALL(Refer to Figure 3) If you are mounting the Remote Antenna to a wall, mount the antenna high enough on the wall to achieve optimum range, but leave enough clearance to permit the vertical whip to stand freely. 1 Use two #10 wood screws (not supplied) to attach the Base Assembly to the desired wall or large diameter post. 2 Attach the vertical antenna whip. 3 Connect three of the ground plane radials. 4 Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the bottom of the Base Assembly and the other end to the system’s receiver. 1147F2 Figure 3: Wall Mount Doc 6001147 Rev C