Install the ML-2452-PNA5-01R Antenna

About this task

The ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna mounts to any flat vertical surface with wall anchors, and can be mounted to a vertical pole using the pole mount kit.
Note

Note

The pole mount kit ships with the antenna.
Follow this procedure to securely mount the antenna to a flat vertical surface or to a vertical pole.
Tip

Tip

The best practice is to install the antenna on a surface facing the coverage zone.

ML-2452-PNA5-01R Antenna Flat Surface Install

About this task

The antenna comes with wall anchors and other necessary hardware for flat surface installation.
The following hardware is required for flat surface installation:
Quantity Item Description
2
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Image of the stainless-steel self-tap machine screw
 SS self-tap machine screw
2
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Image of the plastic wall anchor
 Plastic wall anchor

Procedure

  1. Using the antenna mounting holes as a template, mark and drill four holes on a vertical flat surface.
    The mounting holes must be 3/16 in. in diameter.
  2. Insert the plastic wall anchors into the mounting holes.
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    Antenna installation to a flat surface using the plastic anchors and the SS self-tap machine screws
    The ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna bring attached to a flat surface such as a wall using self-tap screws and plastic wall anchors.
  3. Place the antenna over the wall anchors and attach it to the wall using four SS self-tap machine screws.
  4. Torque the screws till the antenna is held in place.
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    ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna installed on a vertical flat surface
    ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna after it is mounted on a flat surface.

ML-2452-PNA5-01R Antenna Pole Install

About this task

The antenna is mounted to a pole using the hardware that comes with the pole mounting kit. The pole width can be up to 2 in. in diameter.
The following hardware is required for pole mount procedure:
Quantity Item Description
2
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Stainless-steel pole clamp. The clamp is circular in shape and has a screw nut where it joins.
 Hose clamp
2
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MTE bracket.
 MTE bracket
4
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Stainless-steel machine screw.
 SS machine screw
4
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Stainless-steel nylon hex nut.
 SS nylon hex nut

Procedure

  1. Slide the hose clamp through the MTE bracket slot.
    Do this for both the MTE brackets.
  2. Place the hose clamps over the pole and tighten it clockwise.
    Do not over tighten the hose clamps.
  3. Align the antenna, MTE bracket with the hose clamp, SS machine screw, and the SS nylon nut as shown in the following figure:
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    Hardware parts alignment with the antenna for pole mount procedure
    Alignment of hardware parts for the antenna pole mount procedure.
  4. Torque the nylon hex nuts to securely attach the antenna to the pole.
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    ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna pole mount procedure
    ML-2452-PNA5-01R antenna being attached to a pole.
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