Seating the Pole
When selecting the pole for the R450 DC, it should be a 2-inch
round SCH40 galvanized steel pole.
To seat the pole for the R450 DC, complete the following steps.
1. Choose a spot for the R450 DC pole as close as possible to the
RF 450 MHz antenna cable. See Figure 9.
2. Dig a hole at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) below the frost line.
3. Seat pole against a firm, crushed stone base, on firm, compacted
soil a minimum of 6 inches below the front line encased in
reinforced concrete per ASTM standards. The pole is to be level
and plumb.
Figure 9 – Pole Seated in Ground
CAUTION: Be sure not to dig this hole in the antenna cable
trench.
Mounting the R450 DC to the Pole
To mount the R450 DC to the pole, complete the steps on following
page.
Strut channels and two-inch strut clamps are ordered as
accessories.
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