American Time Wireless Remote Transmitter - Manual (Page 7)

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© American Time
Wireless Remote Transmitter Installation Manual
Glossary
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Clock
Installation
Transmitter and
System Setup
Intr
oduction
Magnetic Mount Transmitting
Antenna Installation
Not recommended
installation.
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Component Location & Mounting Guidelines
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Choose a suitable location for the SiteSync IQ magnetic mount antenna:
a. Locate the antenna at least 4 ft. away from the Remote Transmitter or
other electronic equipment to minimize the potential for interference
caused by the radio frequency energy emitted from the antenna.
b. Locate the antenna within approximately 10 ft. of the Remote Transmitter (
the antenna includes 12 ft. of cable and should not be extended).
c. Place the antenna indoors or outside at a central location on the highest
level of the facility (a rooftop penthouse usually works well, for
example).
d. When installed outdoors, the location should be lower than other
nearby building features or lightning rods to reduce the potential for
lightning strikes.
e. Place the antenna in an area that is easily accessible for maintenance
and inspection.
f. Avoid placing the antenna in an area where snow or ice may build up
and possibly damage the antenna or cable.
g. Avoid placing the antenna in an area where people will touch it or come
within 3 ft. of it during operation of the Remote Transmitter.
h. Avoid placing the antenna in an area surrounded by large metal objects
that could block the radio signal and reduce signal coverage.
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Mount the magnetic mount antenna vertically up or down (never horizontally):
a. On a metal object such as the underside of a ceiling beam or air duct.
Be sure to test the pull strength of the magnetic base to make sure it is
safely mounted.
b. On top of a mounting bracket, installed on the side of the building or
other structure. You can use American Time Part #H001233
(shown at right).
4 ft
minimum
4 ft
minimum
1a
2b
2
1d
Note: Install a lightning
rod higher than antenna.
Shown mounted on bracket
Part #H001233