Installation Instructions

Antenna Shield Bulletin 237267 page 1 of 4

Version 01 Status RE Rev E

for Parabolic Antennas Model Version 00 Status RE Rev A
Andrew Institute offers installation training.

Shield Radome

Reflector Mount Feed

Radome

Shield
Optional

Sequence of Antenna Assembly

Description
This shield is designed to reduce side-lobe radiation Antenna mounting
levels of high performance, parabolic antennas. The Reflector
pipe on tower
instructions given in this bulletin apply to shields for
antennas with diameters of 1.8 meters (6ft), 2.4 meters Shield
(8ft), 3 meters (10ft) and 3.7 meters (12ft).

Radome
Notice
The installation, maintenance or removal of antenna
systems requires qualified, experienced personnel.
Andrew installation instructions have been written for such
personnel, Antenna systems should be inspected once a
year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation,
maintenance and condition of the equipment.

Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the

results of improper or unsafe installation practices.

Air Scoop
Tools
Standard hand tools can be used for this installation. A
ratchet and deep well wrench sockets are recommended. Area and Personnel Requirements
However, combination wrenches, box or open-end type, Allow as much flat terrain as possible to assemble the
may be used. Wrench sizes for the furnished bolt hardware shield, typically four or five times the diameter of the
are as follows: antenna.

Wrench size Bolt size Use the following values to determine how many people
will be needed to life the shield assembly onto the
10mm M6 reflector.
13mm M8 Antenna Shield
16-17mm M10 Weight Weight
Other tools include: 1.8m (6ft) 35kg (78lb)
Two large standard blade head screwdrivers 2.4m (8ft) 52kg (115lb)
Four large Phillips head screwdrivers 3m (10ft) 54kg (120lb)
One pair of slip joint pliers 3.7m (12ft) 94kg (210lb

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U.K.: 0800 250055 any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew Solutions products or services.
Other Europe: +44 592 782 612
Notice: Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.
Aviso: Andrews no acepta ninguna obligacion ni responsabilidad como resultado de practicas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalacion, inspecci6n, mantenimiento o retire.
Avis : Andrew decline toute responsabilite pour les consequences de procedures d'installation, d'inspection, d'entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses.
Hinweis: Andrew lehnt jede Haftung Oder Verantwortung fur Schaden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemaBer Installation, Uberprufung, Wartung Oder Demontage auftreten.
Atencao: A Andrew abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de praticas inadequadas e sem seguranca de instalacao, inspecao, manutengao ou remocao.
Awertenza: Andrew declina eventual! responsabilita denvanti dell'esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.
Installation Instructions
Antenna Shield Bulletin 237267 page 2 of 4

Version 01 Status RE Rev E

for Parabolic Antennas Model Version 00 Status RE Rev A
Andrew Institute offers installation training.

1 Top of Shield

Top (high point) 1 1

of shield
2 3
2 3
Red Tape
marker indicates
top of shield 4 4

RF absorber
2
M6 Bolt

4 Flat Washer

Flat Washer RF absorber

Lock Washer

Nut
Shield Ring
J-bolt
bracket
3
M10 bolt
Ring brace
Flat Washer
Shield Ring 30mm outer
diameter
Flat Washer
21mm outer
diameter
Lock Washer
Nut

RF absorber J-bolt
plastic fastener bracket

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or 1-888-235-5732 marks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement
U.K.: 0800 250055 any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew Solutions products or services.
Other Europe: +44 592 782 612
Notice: Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.
Aviso: Andrews no acepta ninguna obligacion ni responsabilidad como resultado de practicas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalacion, inspecci6n, mantenimiento o retire.
Avis : Andrew decline toute responsabilite pour les consequences de procedures d'installation, d'inspection, d'entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses.
Hinweis: Andrew lehnt jede Haftung Oder Verantwortung fur Schaden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemaBer Installation, Uberprufung, Wartung Oder Demontage auftreten.
Atencao: A Andrew abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de praticas inadequadas e sem seguranca de instalacao, inspecao, manutengao ou remocao.
Awertenza: Andrew declina eventual! responsabilita denvanti dell'esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.
Installation Instructions
Antenna Shield Bulletin 237267 page 3 of 4

Version 01 Status RE Rev E

for Parabolic Antennas Model Version 00 Status RE Rev A
Andrew Institute offers installation training.

4 Plastic absorber
Shield ring retainer and Shield Wall
fastener Inspect
for and
replace
broken
Plastic absorber fasteners
fastener

RF absorber Plastic absorber

retainer

RF absorber

5
Align tape
markers (top
of antenna)

Align holes with

screwdrivers
Shield
Assembly Reflector

Loosely add
6 Insert wood flange hardware
spacer at each
Red tape marker seam
indicates top of
shield

Shield Flange
Nut
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Red tape marker
indicates top of
antenna Spacer Reflector
Thickness
Flat Washer
M8 bolt

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or 1-888-235-5732 marks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement
U.K.: 0800 250055 any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew Solutions products or services.
Other Europe: +44 592 782 612
Notice: Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.
Aviso: Andrews no acepta ninguna obligacion ni responsabilidad como resultado de practicas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalacion, inspecci6n, mantenimiento o retire.
Avis : Andrew decline toute responsabilite pour les consequences de procedures d'installation, d'inspection, d'entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses.
Hinweis: Andrew lehnt jede Haftung Oder Verantwortung fur Schaden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemaBer Installation, Uberprufung, Wartung Oder Demontage auftreten.
Atencao: A Andrew abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de praticas inadequadas e sem seguranca de instalacao, inspecao, manutengao ou remocao.
Awertenza: Andrew declina eventual! responsabilita denvanti dell'esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.
Installation Instructions
Antenna Shield Bulletin 237267 page 4 of 4

Version 01 Status RE Rev E

for Parabolic Antennas Model Version 00 Status RE Rev A
Andrew Institute offers installation training.

7 Squeeze clip
onto RF gasket Remove
and hook it onto a wood spacers
flange bolt

Overlap RF gasket
ends and remove
wood spacers

2
M6-8N.m
(6lb.ft)
M8-19N.m
(14lb.ft) 1

M10-39N.m
(29lb.ft)

9
Top of shield

M6 bolt, plain
washer and
lock washer,
8Nm(6lb.ft)

Alternate Metal
Air Scoop
Air Scoop Plastic Air Scoop

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Customer Service 24 hours © 2008 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved.
U.S.A., Canada, Mexico: 1-800-255-1479 Andrew Solutions is a trademark of CommScope. All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trade-
or 1-888-235-5732 marks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement
U.K.: 0800 250055 any specifications or warranties relating to Andrew Solutions products or services.
Other Europe: +44 592 782 612
Notice: Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices.
Aviso: Andrews no acepta ninguna obligacion ni responsabilidad como resultado de practicas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalacion, inspecci6n, mantenimiento o retire.
Avis : Andrew decline toute responsabilite pour les consequences de procedures d'installation, d'inspection, d'entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses.
Hinweis: Andrew lehnt jede Haftung Oder Verantwortung fur Schaden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemaBer Installation, Uberprufung, Wartung Oder Demontage auftreten.
Atencao: A Andrew abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de praticas inadequadas e sem seguranca de instalacao, inspecao, manutengao ou remocao.
Awertenza: Andrew declina eventual! responsabilita denvanti dell'esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure.