Installing a Single Carrier

Installing a Single Carrier	Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions

•Install carrier(s) within 15 feet (5 m) of either side of, and within 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 m) above, a properly grounded 3-prong electrical outlet that is not controlled by an on/off switch.

•Choose a location where handset users will not approach the carrier(s) within a radius of 6 feet (1.8 m) for 1 or 2 carriers or 10 feet (3 m) for 3 carriers.

•When installing multiple carriers:

~Install multiple carriers 1 foot (0.3 m) optimally to 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.

~Install multiple carriers on the same horizontal axis (do not install one carrier higher or lower than another).

~Install the control carrier as the leftmost carrier, using only the expansion cables provided.

!CAUTION:

Carrier(s) cannot be installed outdoors

Go to one of the following:

•If installing a single carrier, go to “ Installing a Single Carrier.”

•If installing multiple carriers, go to “ Installing Multiple Carriers.”

Be sure you have read “Understanding Carriers.” Then go to one of the following:

•“Installing a Single Carrier on a Shelf or Desk” or

•“Installing a Single Carrier on a Wall”

Installing a Single Carrier on a Shelf or Desk

•You will not receive optimum performance if unit is placed on a desk or low shelf

•Install as high as possible, leaving 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) between antennas and ceiling if on high shelf

•Never install or remove a radio module from a carrier that is plugged into a wall outlet (hot insertion)

1Be sure you have determined the optimal placement for your carrier using the Performance/Range test and the positioning guidelines described in “Positioning Your Carrier(s).”

Model 117A4 Carrier Installation Instructions 503-801-180

Issue 2 February 1999 11