Installating the AP on a Pole

The mounting hardware kit and extension arm can be used in various combinations to properly install the AP-8163 on a pole. For poles of up to 3 inches in diameter, attach the pole mount bracket of the mounting hardware kit at the desired position on the pole using band clamps up to 3/4 inch width, or a 1/2 inch x 4 inch wide U-bolt and nuts. For poles greater than 3 inches in diameter, attach the pole mount bracket using band clamps.

Caution

Always mount the AP-8163 with the black gore vent facing down.

Note

The U-bolt and band clamps are not included in the mounting bracket kit.

Note

Use of the extension arm is recommended for installations on poles greater than 3 inches in diameter.

Vertical Pole Mount

Use the following procedure for vertical pole mount installations. The extension arm is recommended when mounting the Access Point to poles greater than 3 inches is diameter.

For poles up to 3 inches in diameter when using a U-bolt:

1. Thread two 1/2 inch nuts onto the U-bolt.
2. Position the U-bolt on the pole and place the pole mount bracket section on the U bolt. Adjust the two 1/2 inch inner nuts until the pole mount bracket section is against the pole and the U-bolt can be secured tightly to the pole at the desired mounting location.
   

   Mounting Harware Pole Ubolt 1

   
3. Place the angle adapter bracket section on the U-bolt with the open slot connections on the bottom and align it with the pole mount section. Attach with two 1/2 inch nuts. Tighten all nuts to 300 inch pounds (lbf-in).
4. Position the Access Point bracket section so the bottom of the section with the straight (not bevel cut) side is oriented toward the bottom side of the AP with the gore vent. Using a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, attach (but don‘t tighten) the Access Point bracket section to the AP-8163 with the four M6 flange screw.
   

   AP-8163 Mounting Hardware Bracket (Horizontal)

   
5. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section.
   

   AP-8163 Mounting Hardware Bracket (Vertical)

   
6. With the Access Point positioned so the gore vent is facing down, insert the two M6 hex flange screws in the bottom holes on the sides of the Access Point bracket section into the open slot connections on the bottom of the angle adapter bracket section.
   
7. Rotate the Access Point bracket section upward and align the top holes on the sides with the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section. Insert two M6 hex flange screws into the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section.
   
8. Use a torque wrench or a ratchet and a 10mm socket, or an adjustable wrench, to finish attaching the Access Point bracket section to the angle adapter bracket section with the M6 hex flange screws in the open slot connections and the top holes on the angle adapter bracket section. Do not tighten the screws until all rotation and tilt adjustments are complete.
9. To adjust the position of the Access Point, rotate the Access Point bracket section (plus or minus 15 degrees) and tilt the angle adapter bracket section (up to 45 degrees).
10. Tighten all hex flange screws to 60 inch pounds (lbf-in).