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HotPort Series 6000 Mesh Nodes
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.
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Do not open the cover
Caution! Risk of electric shock!
POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL
Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible con-
tact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy
wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People may
be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of the
equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO
possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly
or indirectly with power lines.
ASSUME ALL OVERHEAD LINES ARE POWER LINES
The horizontal distance from a tower, pole or antenna to the nearest
power line should be at least twice the total length of the pole/an-
tenna combination. This will ensure that the pole will not contact
power if it falls either during or after installation.
SURVEYING THE SITE
Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and an-
ticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without checking
it out for yourself! Don’t take shortcuts!
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT
HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND
Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple in-
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stallation.
Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an
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accident happens.
Don’t attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will
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you be more careless, but your primary diagnostic tool -
deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity.
Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety
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equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good repair.
If a tower or pole begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand
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back and let it fall.
If anything such as a wire or pole does come in contact with a
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power line, DON’T TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead,
save your life by calling the power company.
Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
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MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED,
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AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHT-
NING 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 outdoor node
has built-in lightning protection. Be sure that any other equip-
ment connected to the HotPort node also has the same level of
protection.
The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected direct-
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ly to the building protective ground or to one or more approved
grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resis-
tant connectors.
Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
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IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES:
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
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them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer
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CPR if you are certified.
Immediately have someone call for medical help.
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January 2009
