Technical Publication

Optional Side Struts for Microwave Antennas

Optional Struts and Accessories for 8, 10, and 12 ft Diameter Antennas

A) Reflector Strut Brackets, Type Number 520568

Two brackets attach to the edge of 8, 10, and 12 ft reflectors to provide an attachment point for the
fixed side strut. Brackets are cast aluminum and the kit contains hardware for attachment to the reflector.
Quantity: 2 per kit.

B) Adjustable Inboard Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-1

Azimuth wind brace with threaded rod adjustment assembly allows Reflector

for fine antenna alignment. Galvanized steel pipe and brackets

include all hardware for attachment to antenna mount or reflector A
mounting ring. Also includes item D and G for tower end Reflector

attachment. Strut pipe is 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length. B, C Mounting Ring

C) Fixed Inboard Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-2 D

Azimuth wind brace. Galvanized steel pipe and brackets include all A
Suitable Tower or Support
hardware for attachment to antenna mount or reflector mounting Structure Member
(not supplied) E, F
ring. Also includes item G for tower end attachment. Strut pipe is
4.5 in (115 mm)
10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length. Diameter Mounting Pipe
(not supplied)

H
D) Azimuth Adjustment Kit, Type Number 520569 G

Attaches to inboard side strut (and strut collar assembly) to allow

fine adjustment of the antenna during final alignment. Straight
threaded rod assembly and associated hardware included. Order
strut collar clamp item G separately.

E) Outboard Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-3

Galvanized fixed side strut provides increased rigidity. Kit includes universal joint and hardware for
attachment to reflector strut bracket (item A) included. Strut collar assembly (item G) also included to
provide interface to tower. Strut pipe is 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length.

F) Outboard Strut Replacement Kit, Type Number 520570-4

Includes item G less item A reflector bracket.

G) Strut Collar Assembly, Type Number 520477

Provides tower interface and strut securement point. Galvanized clamp assembly includes all hardware.

H) Bottom Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-5

Provides additional support to an antenna under conditions of high ice loads. Reflector strut bracket,
galvanized strut pipe, strut collar assembly, and (pipe mount) angle interface bracket included associated
hardware is galvanized. Strut is 10.0 ft (3.05 m) in length.

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Optional Struts for 4 and 6 ft Diameter Antennas (2009 models onward)

6 6ft Ft. 44ftFt.

POLE 65-115

Inboard Strut Kit (less azimuth adjustment), Type Number VSTRUT-P3KIT

Optional fixed side strut for strut for 4 ft (1.2 m) and 6 ft (1.8 m) TMW and ValuLine™ antennas. Does not
include azimuth adjustment. All hardware is included. Strut is 5.0 ft (1.52 m) in length.

Inboard Strut Kit (less azimuth adjustment), Type Number 520570-10

Optional fixed side strut for strut for 4 ft (1.2 m) and 6 ft (1.8 m) TMW and ValuLine antennas. Does not
include azimuth adjustment. All hardware is included. Strut pipe is 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length.

Optional Strut for ValuLine™ VHLP(X)3 Antenna

Inboard Strut Kit (less azimuth adjustment),
Type Number VSTRUT-3KIT
Optional fixed side strut for ValuLine VHLP(X)3 antennas. All
hardware is included. Strut is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Strut
attaches to pole diameter 65 mm–115 mm (not supplied).

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Optional Struts for 4 and 6 ft Antennas (prior to 2009)
• 1.2 m ValuLine™ antennas (VHP4 are prior to 2009) use VSTRUT-P3KIT as an optional fixed side
strut. This will fit all earlier ValuLine 1.2 m antennas.

• 1.2 m TMW antennas (2000–2009) use VSTRUT-P3KIT as an optional fixed side strut.

• 1.2 m TMW antennas (prior to 2000), 1.8 m TMW and ValuLine antennas (prior to 2009) using
T6MSB/T6MSC style mount.

A) Adjustable Inboard Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-1

Azimuth wind brace with threaded rod adjustment assembly allows for fine antenna alignment.
Galvanized steel pipe and brackets include all hardware for attachment to antenna mount or reflector
mounting ring. Also includes item C and D (shown in image to the right) for tower end attachment. Strut
pipe is 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length.
Mounting
B) Fixed Inboard Strut Kit, Type Number 520570-2 Ring

Azimuth wind brace. Galvanized steel pipe and brackets

include all hardware for attachment to antenna mount or
reflector mounting ring. Also includes item D for tower end
attachment. Strut pipe is 10.5 ft (3.2 m) in length.

C) Azimuth Adjustment Kit, Type Number 520569

Attaches to inboard side strut (and strut collar assembly) to
allow fine adjustment of the antenna during final alignment.
B,A,
C, B--
L
Straight threaded rod assembly and associated hardware
included. Order strut collar clamp item D separately.

D) Strut Collar Assembly, Type Number 520477

Provides tower interface and strut securement point. G
D--
Galvanized clamp assembly includes all hardware.

DC--

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trademarks, respectively, of CommScope. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating
to Andrew products or services.

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