Bird Technologies 8860 Series - Manual (Page 18)

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Figure 5 Swivel Flanged Coupling
Unflanged Coupling
To couple the unflanged connector with an unflanged RF line, use an appropriate coupling kit. Refer to Figure 6
while following the instructions below:
1. Insert the center bullet.
2. Bottom it on the midpoint nibs.
3. Position the outer sleeve, with clamping bands, over the input connector.
4. Set the transmission line snugly against the coupling stops.
5. Position the clamping bands evenly about 3/4” from the ends of the sleeve.
6. Tighten the clamping bands.
Figure 6 Unflanged Coupling
BOLT BULLET LOAD RF COAXIAL LINE
RF COAXIAL
LINE
CLAMPING
BANDS
CONNECTOR
SLEEVE
BULLET LOAD