Bird Technologies 8730 Series - Manual (Page 20)

Installation
8
Connecting the RF Power
After installing the Econoload, the RF transmission line can be attached using
standard coaxial line coupling kits.
Using a Swivel Flanged Coupling
To couple the swivel flange with a flanged RF transmission line, use an appro-
priate coupling kit. Refer to Figure 4 while following the instructions below.
Figure 4 Swivel Flanged Coupling
1. Insert the center bullet and push it in until it is fully seated.
2. Connect the coaxial input in a straight line and push carefully on the cen-
ter conductor to close.
Note: The swivel flange on the load makes connection independent
of the orientation of the fixed flange on the coaxial input outer conductor.
3. Insert the bolt sets and tighten evenly all around to transmission line
manufacturer’s recommended torque.
Note: Use all of the bolts.
Using an Unflanged Coupling
To couple the unflanged connector with an unflanged RF line, use an appro-
priate coupling kit. Refer to Figure 5 while following the instructions below:
Figure 5 Unflanged Coupling
1. Insert the center bullet and bottom it on the midpoint nibs.
2. Position the outer sleeve, with clamping bands, over the input connector.
3. Set the transmission line snugly against the coupling stops.
4. Position the clamping bands evenly about 3/4” from the ends of the sleeve.
5. Tighten the clamping bands.
WARNING
Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the
transmission line while RF power is being applied.
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.
BOLT BULLET LOAD RF COAXIAL LINE
RF COAXIAL
LINE
CLAMPING
BANDS
CONNECTOR
SLEEVE
BULLET LOAD