Hardware Installation Manual
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Caution! Risk of electric shock!
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE
GROUND
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Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple installation.
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Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens.
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Don't attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will you be more careless, but your
primary diagnostic tool - deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity.
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Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety equipment. Make sure all
equipment is in good repair.
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If a tower or pole begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall.
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If anything such as a wire or pole does come in contact with a power line, DON’T TOUCH IT
OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by calling the power company.
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Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
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MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND
ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS.
This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short
circuit within equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPort 3203 has built in lightning
protection. Be sure that any other equipment connected to the HotPort 3203 also has the
same level of protection.
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The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected directly to the building protective
ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and
corrosion-resistant connectors.
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Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES
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DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
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Use a non-conductive dry board, stick, or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in
contact with electrical power.
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Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified.
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Immediately have someone call for medical help.
DO NOT OPEN THE COVER
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Dangerous voltages inside.
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No serviceable parts inside.
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Refer to qualified service personnel.
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Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing.
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Unit has tamper-evident labeling that indicates when the cover has been removed.
