RF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS RF-1912, RF-1912A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS@ HARRIS RF-1912/RF-1912A, RF COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION SS SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 4.1. INTRODUCTION ‘The RF-1912 and RF-1912A Antennas are electrically identical antennas that can be connected as high-angle dipoles for short-to-medium range skywave propagation, or as top-loaded verticals for short-range groundwave or long-range skywave propagation. The RF-1912 Antenna is intended for temporary installations on the ground, and is provided with stakes to anchor guy ropes and baseplates. The RF-1912A Antenna is provided with special hardware and guys for permanent rooftop or ground installations, Instructions are provided for installing the RF-1912A Antenna on solid masonry or wooden roofs, and on concrete pads for permanent ground installations. ‘The RF-1912 and RF-1912A Antennas can be used with the RF-382, RF-2601, RF-3281, or RF-3282 Antenna Coupler. Figure 1-1 shows the RF-1912 and RF-1912A Antennas. Two people are required to install either antenna, In some circumstances, local laws may gover the installation of antennas. Zoning or building perm may be required. WARNING ‘The installation of antennas and their associated support structures requires specialized skills, These installations should only be made by personnel experienced in these skills and only after they have thoroughly read and understood the supplied documentation. Failure to do so could result in serious damage to the equipment and injury to personnel both during and after installation. Upon request, Harris Corporation can supply training in the techniques required, Harris Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any damage or injury that may oceur as the result of any installation. 1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION Each year, hundreds of people are killed, mutilated, or receive severe permanent injuries when attempting to install or dismantle an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the dangers of electrocution but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard, For your safety and to help achieve a safe installation, read and follow the safety precautions below. They may save your life. 1, Ifyou are installing or dismantling an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek professional assistance. Consult your dealer. He can explain which mounting or dismantling method to use for the size and type antenna you are about to install or dismantle. 2. Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance, in mind. (Refer to the site selection information.) Remember: power lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead lines can kill you. 3. _ Call your power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to took at your site, This is little inconvenience considering your life is at stake. 4. Before you begin, plan your installation or dismantling procedure carefully. Successful installation or dismantling of a mast or tower is langely a mater of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be designated as the “boss” to call out instructions and watch for signs of trouble. 14RF-1912/RF-1912A @ HaRRIS GENERAL INFORMATION RF COMMUNICATIONS. ‘When installing or dismantling your antenna, remember: do not use a metal ladder. Do not work on a wet or windy day or if a thunderstomm is approaching. Dress properly — shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeve shirt or jacket, and a hardhat. Ifthe assembly starts to drop, get away from it and Iet it fall. Remember: the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer — that’s you! If any part of the antenna system should contact a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company. They will remove it safely. Ifan electrical accident should occur, do not grab hold of the person in contact with the power line oF you too will be electrocuted. Use a dry board, stick, or rope to push or pull the victim away from the antenna, If the victim has stopped breathing, administer artificial respiration and stay with it, Have someone call for medical help. 1.3. SITE SELECTION Select a tower location sufficiently clear and out of falling distance of power lines since every electrical and telephone wire should be considered dangerous. The only safe distance from power lines is at least twice the height of the tower. Tower should be installed and dismantled by experienced and trained personnel. All antenna installations must be grounded per local or national codes. 1.2@ HARRIS RF-1912/RF-1912A RF COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION ‘A. RF-A9T2 ANTENNA — TEMPORARY GROUND INSTALLATIONS 'B, RF-1912A ANTENNA — PERMANENT ROOF OR GROUND INSTALLATIONS ON MASONAY Of OTHER HARD SURFACES Figure 1-1. RF-1912 and RF-1912A Antenna Installations 1-3/1-4BES E EBS SEES E @ HARRIS RF COMMUNICATIONS RF-1912/RF-1912A, RF-1912 INSTALLATION SECTION 2 RF-1912 INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ‘The antenna is shipped from the factory disassembled. Parts should be checked against the appropriate tables (ables 2-1 10 2-13) before installation begins. Any missing or damaged parts should be reported to the appropriate authority. Table 2-1. RF-1912 Antenna Parts List (6906-2000-01 Rev. K) (See figure 1-1 A.) Qty. Part Number Description 2 | H196-0001-102 CPLG BRZ.50 DI 1 |1196-0001-202 DRIVING STUD 2 |196-0001-503 GROUND CLAMP 2 |1196-0002-101 PIPE CLAMP CAST 4 |Ms35335-62 LW SS EXT. #5/16 1 10075-0480 WIRE 200 FT COIL 2 |.6906-0100 MAST ASSY KIT (Refer to table 2-3.) 2 [6906-0110 BASE ASSY (Refer to table 2-4.) 1 6906-0200 RF-1912 SPARES KIT (Refer to table 2-2.) 4 16906-0249 BASEPLATE STAKE ASSY (Refer to table 2-5.) 1 [6906-0300 CANVAS BAG SET (Refer to table 2-7.) 1 [6906-2052 RF-1912MRF-1912A 1} 6906-2100-01 DIPOLE RADIATOR ASSY (Refer to table 2-10.) 2 |196-0001-003 SECT. GROUND ROD 2 16906-0104 ‘TOWER ASSY MODIFIED 6 — |.6906-0250 GUY STAKE ASSY (Refer to table 2-6.) 1 |6906-2300 BASEPLATE (Refer to table 2-9.) 2 |10213-1710-01 ASSY, PRIMARY GUY (Refer to table 2-11.) 4 |10213-1710-02 ASSY, SECONDARY GUY (Refer to table 2-12.) 1 [6906-2400 RF-1912 SITE TEMPLATE ASSY (Refer to table 2-13.) Table 2-2. RF-1912 Spares Kit (6906-0200 Rev. M) aty. Part Number Description T [6906-0215 JUMPER WIRE 7 |Ms15795-813 FW SS 375X.875X.083 1 | Ms35307-358 BOLT HEX HD 3/8-16X3/4 6 —|Ms35307-364 BOLT HEX HD 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 7 1Ms35338-141 LW SPLT SS 3/8 3 | ws2-0002-001 WIRE SIL BRNZ ANT 32AWG 3 |z32-0002-001 KEVLAR ROPE 2 |10075-046: INSULATOR, ANTENNA atRF-1912/RF-19128 @ HARRIS RF-1912 INSTALLATION RF COMMUNICATIONS Table 2-2. RF-1912 Spares Kit (6906-0200 Rev. M) (Cont.) Part Number Description 10075-0466 INSULATOR, CENTER 10075-1056 CABLE TIE 10075-1058 CONN SPLIT BOLT #16-10AWG 10213-1705 GUY ASSY, TOP 6906-0206 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 6906-0211 GROUND STRAP 6906-0254 COTTER, HAIRPIN 6906-2109 [TWIN LEAD. 10075-1036 CARABINER OVAL NON-LCKING MS51971-3 NUT 9/16HEX 3/8-16 Table 2-3. Mast Assembly Kit Parts List (6906-0100 Rev. K) (See figure 2-4.) 778-003-001 S-HOOK, SS. H178-0003-003 S-HOOK, 1 1/2SS. 10075-1330 1/4 X 3 EYEBOLT, SS. 10075-0493 CHAIN, #10 MS15795-810 FW SS .281X.625X.065 6906-0254 COTTER, HAIRPIN MS35338-139 ‘LW SPLT SS 1/4 H34.0008-001 NUT EYE 1/4-20 10075-0614 GUY RING, SMALL 1-1/41D 10075-0615 GUY RING, LARGE 1-3/41D 10075-0616 CLAMP, SMALL 1-1/41D 10075-0617 CLAMP, MED. 1-1/21D 10075-0618 CLAMP, LARGE 1-3/41D E50-0002-007 ‘SHRINK SLEEVING, 3/8” BLACK 50-0002-208 ‘SHRINK SLEEVING, 1/2” RED £50-0002-609 SHRINK SLEEVING, 3/4” BLUE E50-0002-409 SHRINK SLEEVING, 3/4” YELLOW Table 2-4, Base Assembly Parts List (6906-0110 Rev. B) (See figure 2-2.) Qty. Part Number Deseription ] 1 [606-011 BASE PLATE 1 |10075.0494 SWIVEL FLANGE 2 |Ms35307-333 BOLT HEX HD 5/16-18X7/8 2__|Ms35338-140 LW SPLT'SS 5/16 2 |