POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL
Every year, people are killed by touching overhead power lines with
metal poles or objects. Don’t be one of them.
Do not install any HotPort product where contact with power lines can
be made. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding
any part of 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 distance from a pole or antenna to the nearest power line should
be at least twice the total length of the pole/antenna combination.
This will ensure that the pole will not contact power if it falls either
during or after installation.
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN
WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND
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Select locations that will allow a safe and simple installation.
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Assemble and test the antenna, HotPort unit, and all clamps and
cables on the ground, before putting the mast or tower up.
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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 antything 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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MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED
AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS
HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS.
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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
Have someone call for medical help immediately!
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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.
Caution! Risk of electric shock!
Firetide Limited End User Product Warranty
Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide antennas are war-
ranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase against defects in the
build materials and workmanship. Firetide does not warrant that the
Products will meet any requirements or specifications of any End User
Customer. This warranty applies to Firetide antennas.
The above warranties are void if the alleged defect cannot be verified by
Firetide or if, as determined by Firetide, the product failure was due to
tampering, abuse, misuse, accident, shipping, handling, or storage; or if
the product has been installed, used, or maintained in a manner not
described in the product user manual; or if the product has been altered
in any way; or if product serialization has been altered. Any attempt to
disassemble or repair the product by anyone other than Firetide immedi-
ately voids this warranty.
This warranty applies only to the original End User purchaser of the prod-
uct and may not be transferred to any other individual or entity.
THE FOREGOING ARE THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES APPLICABLE
TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE SOFTWARE, AND THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. FIRETIDE
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES SO TO THAT EXTENT THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
In no event will Firetide be liable for any special, incidental, consequen-tial,
punitive or indirect damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business in-
terruption, loss of information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of
the use or inability to use the product or the performance, interruption
or failure of the product, irrespective of the cause of action, even if
Firetide has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Firetide’s
cumulative liability for all claims arising out of or in connection with
this warranty will not exceed the amount paid by the original End User
purchaser to purchase the product. The amounts payable for the prod-
uct are based in part on these limitations and these limitations shall
apply notwithstanding the failure of essential purpose of any remedy.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so to that extent the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.
By using the product the original End User purchaser agrees to and is
bound by these terms and conditions.
In the event that a product fails to meet this warranty and Firetide’s
authorized reseller is notified in writing of such failure within the
warranty period, Firetide shall, at its own discretion, either repair
the product or replace it with the same or a functionally-equivalent
product free of charge. Replacement products may contain refurbished
materials in whole or in part. Firetide will honor this warranty provided
the product is returned through an authorized Firetide reseller or dealer
with shipping charges prepaid, along with a proof of purchase describ-
ing the original purchase date and product serial numbers if applicable.
The authorized reseller must acquire a Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number from Firetide prior to returning any product. Firetide
does not accept shipments of defective products without shipping
charges prepaid.
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