ADS Environmental Services FlowAlert QR 775011 A2 - Manual (Page 84)

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magnetic structure. Roof or outdoor cabinet applications also
require a lightning protection device (ADS p/n 507180).
Mount the whip antenna in the following way:
Warning: Never place a magnetic mount antenna on top
of or near a office or field (laptop) computer. The strong
magnet in the antenna base will immediately corrupt the
computer’s hard drive.
1. Identify an anchored or heavy steel surface at least 4 inches by
4 inches to serve as the grounding plate. Do not consider using
a manhole cover as a grounding plate to secure the antenna
unless it exists in a remote or fenced location.
Note: If the appropriate location for mounting the
antenna is a manhole cover, do not run the antenna cable
through a hole in the cover to avoid damage when
removing the cover.
2. If the whip antenna is not attached to the magnetic base, screw
the antenna onto the base using any sealing washers or o-rings
included in the packaging.
3. Seat the antenna base to the steel grounding plate surface
selected.
4. (applies only to installations requiring lightning protection)
Install lightning protection according to the instructions
included with the lightning protection device.
5. Run the antenna cable to the monitor location, and attach the
connector to the TELEMETRY/ANTENNA port on top of the
monitor.
6. Wrap rubber stretch tape around the entire cable connection,
extending onto the cable approximately 2 inches beyond the
connection.