👋 1. Introduction

This section describes the process of installing Zone Anchors outdoors on vertical poles, such as large antenna masts or flag poles.

📏 2. Mechanical Specifications

🛠️ 3. List of Installation Components

Following are the components recommended to install a FOAM Zone Anchor on a mast. The links for purchasing these items are also listed.

🔌 3.1 Electrical Components

Item # Description Qty Per ZA Purchase Link
1* N-Type Low Loss Coaxial Cable LMR400 3FT/1M* (type depends on antenna connectors) 1-2 https://a.co/d/eHyXl1Y
2** Receiving Antenna** (with U-clamps included with antenna) 1 (Recommendation from Foamspace team)
3** Transmitting Antenna** (with U-clamps included with antenna) 1 (Recommendation from Foamspace team)
4** GPS Antenna** 1 (Recommendation from Foamspace team)
5*** Cable Assembly, threaded Barrel plug to AC-DC 12V adapter*** 1 (FOAM Supplied - FOAM Team Will Ship To You)
6* N-Type Lightning Arrestor* (male vs. female type depends on antenna connector type) 2 https://a.co/d/2anQjk0
7 25 Feet (7.5 Meter) - Insulated Solid Copper THHN/THWN Wire - Grounding Wire 2 https://a.co/d/5Td2rfn

*Also recommended in Pre-Installation Guide. No need to buy again, if already purchased there.

** Your antennas may differ from these. Make sure you consulted with the FOAM team on your antennas, since they depend on your specific Trust Zone environment and configuration.

*** This is the same part that was already mentioned in the Assembly Manual.

🪛 3.2 Mechanical Parts

⚠️ Check with the FOAM team before buying any installation mechanical parts or tools you want to be reimbursed for.

Item # Description Qty Per ZA Purchase Link
8* Vertical Pole Mount Adapter Brackets* (with clasps included) 4* (Order 2 Sets) https://a.co/d/fDN1G0J OR https://a.co/d/05qgt30
9 Flat Washers, 1/4” 4 (Order 1 Set) https://a.co/d/h5aEpet
10 Zinc Plated Machine Screws - Size 1/4-20 x 1” (with nuts included) 7 (Order 1 Set) https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/fasteners-connectors/screws/machine-screws/grip-fast-reg-1-4-20-x-1-combo-drive-zinc-round-head-machine-screw-60-count/2338796/p-1444451997755-c-8933.htm

*Number required depends on which types of antennas you are using. Two vertical pole mount adapter brackets are required per Zone Anchor enclosure, but additional brackets may be required for the antennas. For example, panel antennas will need at least one pole mount bracket each.

⚒️ 3.3 Tools

⚠️ Check with the FOAM team before buying any installation mechanical parts or tools you want to be reimbursed for.

Item # Description Qty Per ZA Purchase Link
11 Flathead Screwdriver 1 https://a.co/d/68qkGPZ
12 Wire Strippers 1 https://a.co/d/iCDK1rN
13 Adjustable Socket Wrench or Spanner Wrench 1 https://a.co/d/dBskVSr OR https://a.co/d/f4RSmC6
14 Level (Optional) 1 https://a.co/jgaMkek
15* Tape Measure* (Optional) 1 https://a.co/d/e3z6EPB
16* Hardhat* 1 https://a.co/d/fFrrdKi
17* Work Gloves* 1 https://a.co/d/0mv4e4L
18* Safety Googles/Glasses* 1 https://a.co/d/4gTv466
19* Ladder* (Optional) 1 https://a.co/d/flBtyhn