36 / Installation
•Depending on site requirements, a proprietary extension cable can be attached between the lightning surge arrestor and the antenna or between the lightning surge arrestor and the base station. The total cable length should always be kept as short as possible and the recommended extension cable used only if absolutely necessary.
•You must install a lightning surge arrestor for each outdoor external antenna.
FCC requirements.
In the United States, the FCC requires that only certified antennas be connected to Companion base stations.
Do not install the external antenna or the lightning surge arrestor during an electrical storm.
Always turn off the base station power before connecting the coaxial cable of an outdoor external antenna.
Always install the lightning surge arrestor at the cable entry point into the building.
Connect the lightning surge arrestor to ground before connecting the coaxial cable.
Modular ICS Companion Installer Guide | P0992639 01 |
