Φ2.

4m Single Polarization Antenna

Installation Manual
SM224.FTY.181

NOTE: Please read this manual carefully before antenna installation.

Antenna installation requires qualified, professional personnel to operate,

strictly based on the requirements of the installation manual. During antenna

working course, in order to ensure optimum status of antenna, professional

personnel should perform inspection and maintenance periodically (once half

year).
 Content

1 Preparation for Antenna Installation…………….……… 1

1.1 Condition of Antenna Installation…………………………… 1
1.2 Antenna Installation Tools…………………………………… 1
1.3 Standard Accessory Torque………………………………… 1
1.4 Checking Parts of Antenna…………………………………. 2
2 Antenna Assembly……………………………….………… 4
2.1 Fixing Hanging Bracket to Reflector……………………….. 4
2.2 Feeder Installation…………………………………………… 5
2.3 Connection of Reflector and Shield……………………….. 8
2.4 Radome Installation…………………………………………. 11
3 Antenna Installation …………………………..…………… 12
3.1 Installation of Anti-fall Angle Iron…………………………… 12
3.2 Antenna Hoisting……………………….……………………. 13
3.3 Installation of Adjustable Rod and Stabilizing Arm……….. 15
4 Antenna Adjustment……………………………………….. 19
4.1 Azimuth Adjustment Procedure…………………………….. 19
4.2 Elevation Adjustment Procedure…………………………… 20
5 Final Inspection…………………………………..………… 21
1. Preparation for Antenna Installation

1.1 Condition of Antenna Installation

The diameter of mounting pipe is Ф114mm, and effective length is more

than 1600mm, which should be prepared by user, and vertically fixed on the

position, where antenna will be mounted. There must be appropriate

sustaining point for fixation of adjusting rod at the same height of the

mounting pipe (Please see Section 3.3 for detailed statement).

1.2 Antenna Installation Tools

z Wrench (for bolts and nuts M10-M30)

z Crossed Screwdriver

z Torque wrench (recommended)

1.3 Standard Accessory Torque

With regards to the torque set during the antenna assembly process,

supplier suggests:

Item Type Torque (N.m)

1 M3 0.6
2 M4 1.3
3 M5 3
4 M6 5
5 M8 15
6 M10 28
7 M12 45
8 M16 115
9 M20 225

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1.4 Checking Parts of Antenna

High performance antenna contains all of the items indicated in figure 1,
14 ~○
while standard antenna excludes items ○ 20 .

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1 ○
2 ○
3 ○
4 ○
5

○
6 ○
7 ○
8 ○
9 ○
10

○
11
○
12 ○
13 ○
14 ○
15 ○
16

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○
17 ○
18
○
19
○
20

○
1 hanging bracket (1 set) ○
12 anti-fall angle iron (1 set)

○
2 reflector (1 piece) ○
13 elevation adjusting screw (1 set)

○
3 feeder (1 set) ○
14 connecting board (8 pieces)

○
4 long stabilizing arm (1 set) ○
15 bolt M8×25 (32 sets)

○
5 short stabilizing arm (1 set) ○
16 bolt M6×30 (48 sets) and bolt M6×16 (18sets)

○
6 adjustable rod (1 piece) ○
17 shield (4 pieces)

○
7 feeder supporting rod (4 sets) ○
18 radome (1 piece)

○
8 bolt M16×40 (6 sets) and bolt M16×50 (1 set) ○
19 J-bolt and rod (24 sets)

○
9 short U-bolt M16 (1 set) ○
20 edge protector (1 piece)

○
10 long U-bolt M16 (4 sets)

○
11 connecting angle iron (4 sets)

Figure 1 Indication of Items

NOTE: Two connecting angle irons of item○

11 and two sets of bolt

M16×40 of item○
8 have been mounted on hanging bracket○
1 before

leaving factory.

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2.1 Fixing Hanging Bracket to Reflector

Assemble the reflector ○
1 and hanging bracket ○
6 together with the

connecting angle irons○

2 , the elevation screw○
5 , and the bolts M16 ○
3 and

4 which include flat washers, spring washers and nuts, see figure 2.
○

○
1 ○
2 ○
3 ○
4 ○
5 ○
6

○
1 reflector (1 piece) ○
2 connecting angle iron (4 pieces) ○
3 bolt M16×60 (1 set)

○
4 bolt M16×40 (5 sets)○
5 elevation screw (1 piece) ○
6 hanging bracket (1 piece)

Figure 2 Fixing Hanging Bracket to Reflector

NOTE： 1. The direction of “TOP” mark and hanging bracket.
2. The installation direction of these two connecting angle
iron② may be different with the figure 2 when leaving factory. Please
remove and reinstall them according to figure 2.

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2.2 Feeder Installation

2.2.1 Insert the feeder○
1 into the reflector○
2 from the front, and fix it with

M8×35○
3 and six pressing blocks ○
4 ,See figure 3.

NOTE: The output of flange and shape of the real feeder may be

different with that shown in the drawing, due to the difference of

antenna types. But feeder installation method is the same.

○
1 ○
2 ○
3 ○
4

1 feeder (1 set) ○
○ 2 reflector (1 set) ○
3 M8×35 bolts (6 sets) ○
4 pressing blocks(6 sets)

Figure 3 Feeder Installation

2.2.2 Two manners for feeder polarization: the arrow on the feeder is even
to “V”, see figure 4 for vertical polarization; the arrow on the feeder is even
to “H”, see figure 5 for horizontal polarization.

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2.2.3 The arrow on the feeder shows the direction of the polarization

manner of output. The arrow is vertical (up or down) which is vertical

polarization. The arrow is horizontal (left or right) which is horizontal

polarization. It’s up to customer’s circuit design.

Figure 4 Figure 5
NOTE: Please confirm an antenna polarization manner based on
the circuit design before installing the feeder supporting rods.

7 as instructed in figure 6. Insert

2.2.4 Install four feeder supporting rods○

the feeder supporting rods into the holes on the reflector orderly. For each

5 with bolt M4×16, flat washer and spring

rod, fix one end to the guy panel○

washer○
6 and the other end to the reflector with oblique washer○
9 , flat and

8 . Please ensure the equal length of supporting

spring washers and nut○

rods ends stretching out of the reflector。

NOTE: Be careful while install the M4×16 into the screw, so as to

avoid destruction.

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NOTE: The supporting rod acts to support and correct the

center of feeder, so as to make sure the feeder center locates at the

axes of reflector. Do not use too much strength to tighten the feeder

supporting rod to ensure feeder security.

○
8

○
9

○
5 ○
6 ○
7

○
5 guy panel (1 piece) ○
6 bolt M4×16 (4 sets) ○
7 feeder supporting rod (4 sets)

○
8 nut M10 (8 pieces) ○
9 oblique washer (8 pieces)

Figure 6 Fixing Feeder Supporting Rods

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2.3 Assembly of Reflector and Shield

2.3.1 There are two methods to assemble the reflector and shield: one is to
connect the four pieces of shield together in order AA-BB-CC-DD first, align
3 and reflector○
at the red “TOP” marks and red arrows on the shield○ 1 , and

then assemble it on the reflector with M6×30○

2 ; the other method is to

assemble them together after the four pieces of shield connect with the
reflector respectively (pay attention the red “TOP” marks and red arrows).
User can choose either one based on the field circumstance.

○
1 ○
2 ○
3

○
1 reflector (1 piece) ○
2 bolt M6×30 (48 sets) ○
3 shield (4 pieces)

Figure 7 Installation of Antenna Shield

NOTE: Please don’t break the thread and painting of the elevation
screw during installation.

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2.3.2 There are letter marks on every shield. Please align at the “TOP” on

AB with the “TOP” on the reflector, and then align at the red arrows on the

DA and BC with the red arrows on the reflector. Make sure every letter mark

is the same on the shield connection place. (Clockwise is AA-BB-CC-DD)

2.3.3 Insert all the standard accessories○

1 into the joint holes orderly, and

then lock them tightly and evenly after complete installation, see figure 7.

2.3.4 As shown in figure 8, In order to improve the anti-water performance

of antenna shield, please pay attention to the seam of four pieces.

Figure 8 Shield Connecting

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2.3.5 Assemble the shields AB,BC,CD and DC with bolts M8X25, big flat

washers ∅8, flat washers ∅8, spring washers∅8, nutsM8, bolts M6×16,

flat washers∅6, spring washers∅6, nutsM6 and connecting plates, see

figure 9.

NOTE: The labels AB, BC, CD and DA indicate the shields

respectively.

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6 ○
7 ○
8 ○
9

○
4 ○
5

○
10

○
4 bolt M8×25 (32 sets) ○
5 big flat washer (32 sets) ○
6 flat washer (32 sets)

○
7 spring washer (32 sets) ○
8 nut M8 (32 sets) ○
9 bolt M16×16 (18 sets)

○
10 connecting plates (8 sets)

Figure 9 Shield Assembly

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2.4 Radome Installation

2.4.1 Before radome installation, please install the edge protector○
3 as

shown in the drawing to prevent the antenna radome from damage.

2.4.2 Spread the radome○
2 out on the surface of the antenna. Unfold the

radome gradually and evenly, and fix it to the antenna with standard
accessories○
1 (spring washer, flat washer, nut and j-bolt). Tighten the nuts

with a wrench, and ensure the equal force of j-bolts. The length of springs
after pressing should be 120-125mm.
2.4.3 The position of the edge protector should not be changed during the
installation course.

○
1 ○
2 ○
3

○
1 standard accessories (24 sets) ○
2 radome（1 piece） ○
3 edge protector（1 piece）

Figure 10 Radome Installation

NOTE: Please make sure the inner reflector is clean before radome

installation.

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3.1 Installation of Anti-fall Angle Iron

The diameter of mounting pipe○

2 for antenna installation should be Ф114mm.

Before commencing antenna installation, please fix the anti-fall angle iron○
1

on mounting pipe with short U-bolt○

3 in order to ensure the security during

courses of antenna installation and adjustment, see figure 11.

○
1 ○
2 ○
3

○
1 anti-fall angle iron (1 piece) ○
2 mounting pipe (1 piece) ○
3 short U-bolt (1 set)

Figure 11 Installation of Anti-fall Angle Iron

NOTE: Please make sure that the U-bolt used here is the short one.

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3.2 Antenna Hoisting

3.2.1 As introduced in figure 12, hoist the antenna with a hoisting clasp in

an equal speed. The two sides of antenna can be tracked by ropes in order

to prevent damage caused to antenna and radome.

NOTE: The two arrows in figure 12 show the traction rope

positions. The antenna and radome can not be broken during the

hoisting course.

Figure 12 Antenna Hoisting

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3.2.2 Fix the antenna to the Ф114mm mounting pipe ○
3 with 4 long

U-bolts○
2 , and finally lock all the standard accessories.

○
1

○
2

○
3

○
1 antenna (1 set) ○
2 long U-bolt (4 sets) ○
3 Ф114 mounting pipe (1 piece)

Figure 13 Antenna Installation

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3.3 Installation of Adjustable Rod and Stabilizing Arm

3.3.1 Assembly of Stabilizing Arm
Two kinds of stabilizing arm are available, the long one○
3 and the short

one○
2 , which are going to be used in enhancing wind-load ability of antenna.

The short rod is unnecessarily used, providing the long one can meet the
sustaining requirements on the spot. Otherwise, please join the two rods
together as following steps:
3.3.1.1 Remove the connecting board○
1 from the long rod by loosening its

bolt. Fix the connecting board to the short rod.

3.3.1.2 Loosen the 4 bolts○
4 of the short rod. Insert the short rod into the

long one, align the hole positions, and tighten the 4 bolts. The assembly of
stabilizing arm is shown in figure 14.

○
1 ○
2 ○
3

○
4

○
1 connecting board (1piece) ○
2 short stabilizing arm (1piece)

○
3 long stabilizing arm (1piece) ○
4 bolt (4 sets)

Figure 14 Assembly of Stabilizing Arm

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3.3.2 Installation of Adjustable Rod and Stabilizing Arm
Please install the adjustable rod○
5 and the stabilizing arm○
8 in time after

antenna hoisting in order to enhance the wind-proof ability.

NOTE: In case of the problems regarding the length of the rods,
please consider the following solutions depending on the site
condition:
a. Exchange the positions of adjustable rod and stabilizing
arm.
b. The adjustable rod and the stabilizing arm should be
respectively installed at the opposite side of the antenna and
as close as possible to the antenna rim. However on special
conditions, both rods can be installed at the same side.
3.3.2.1 Prior to installation, confirm that the connecting board○
3 can be

easily turned. Do not fasten the 4 U-bolts○

6 on the connecting board until

the positions of both rods are determined.

3.3.2.2 The adjustable rod can be lowered or raised 5° from horizon. The

stabilizing arm can be lowered or raised 25°. In the horizontal plane, both

rods can be positioned at an angle up to 25°.

7 using
3.3.2.3 Attach one end of the adjustable rod to the supporting rod ○
the two U-bolts, and the other end to the proper position on the tower ○
10

using the bolt○

9 .

3.3.2.4 If a suitable installation hole is unavailable, user can fix the clamp○
11

to a sustainable frame, e.g. an angle iron of a tower. Then fix one end of the

adjustable rod to the clamp.

3.3.2.5 The clamp for fixation of adjustable rod is optional supplied,

and should be bought additionally if necessary.

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○
5

○
9
○
6 ○
7 ○
8

○
10

○
11

○
5 adjustable rod (1set) ○
6 U-bolt (4 pieces) ○
7 supporting pipe

○
8 stabilizing arm (1 set) ○
9 bolt (1 set) ○
10 tower ○
11 clamp (2 sets)

Figure 15 Installation of Adjustable Rod and Stabilizing Arm

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3.3.2.6 The installation of clamp is introduced here. Figure 16 shows the

horizontal and vertical installation methods for the circle pipe material,

whose diameter should be Ф40mm-Ф120mm. Figure 17 shows the two

methods for angle iron material, whose specification should be 40 ×

40mm-120×120mm. Customer can choose a method according to the

installation site.
3.3.2.7 Follow the above steps to install the stabilizing arm.

3.3.2.8 At last, fasten all the stand accessory.

Figure 16

Figure 17

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4. Antenna Adjustment

4.1 Azimuth Adjustment

4.1.1 Large-scale azimuth adjustment: The antenna can be turned

360°around the mounting pipe. Loosen carefully the nuts on long U-bolts○
1

of the hanging bracket and the bolts○

2 on the adjustable rod○
3 . (See figure

15). For coarse adjustment, push antenna gently to the best coarse

direction.

○
4 ○
5 ○
6

○
1 ○
2 ○
3

○
1 long U-bolt (4 sets) ○
2 bolt (1 piece) ○
3 adjustable rod (1 set)

○
4 nuts (2 pieces) ○
5 fine adjustment bolt(1set) ○
6 bolts(4 pieces)

Figure 18 Azimuth Adjustment

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4.1.2 Fine azimuth adjustment: The range of fine adjustment is ±10°. First

fasten the bolts○

2 , and then use the fine adjusting structure to adjust the

antenna. Loosen carefully the nuts○

4 on fine adjustment bolt○
5 and bolts○
6

on the adjustable rod. Then move adjustment nuts on fine adjustment slowly

forward and backwards to perform the antenna fine adjustment, see Figure

18. Finally, lock all nuts and bolts after completed the adjustments.

4.2 Elevation Adjustment

In figure 19, loosen the two connecting angle irons○
1 on hanging brackets,

then carefully turn the three nuts○

3 on elevation adjusting screw ○
2 with a

wrench in order to tilt the antenna forwards or backwards. The range of fine

adjustment is ±5°. Finally, lock all nuts after completed the adjustments.
○
1

○
2 ○
3

○
1 angle iron (2 pieces) ○
2 elevation adjusting screw (1 set) ○
3 nut (3 pieces)

Figure 19 Elevation Adjustment

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5. Final Inspection

In order to ensure every tightening part is in the right condition, please

check all of them after the whole installation procedure, and anti-corrosion
treatment is suggested (such as daubing grease on parts).

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