Firetide HotPoint 5200, Руководство по установке

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10 HotPoint 5200 Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Outdoor device installation
Safe installation practices
Best practice:
Install HotPoint 5200 access points on poles that are a sufficient
distance from 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/antenna combination. This
distance ensures that the pole will not contact the power line if it falls during or
after installation.
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Select equipment locations that allow safe and simple installation.
• Do not work alone.
• Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety equipment.
Make sure all equipment is in good repair.
• If a tower or pole begins falling, do not catch it.
• If a wire or pole touches a power line, do not touch it.
• Do not install antennas or towers on windy days.
• Make sure all towers and poles are securely grounded. Make sure all electrical
cables connected to antennas have lightning arrestors.
A connection to earth ground and a lightning arrestor can prevent fire
damage or personal injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short
circuit within the equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPoint 5200
access point has lightning protection. Make sure that all equipment
connected to the HotPoint 5200 access point has the same level of
protection.
• Use 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors to connect the
base of the antenna pole or tower directly to the building protective ground
or to one or more approved grounding rods.
• Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding guidance.
Preparing earth ground
Warning.
A HotPoint access point (node) must be correctly connected
to earth ground. Failure to do so can result in equipment damage,
injury, or death.
The product warranty does not include damage from incorrect grounding. Obey
all local building and electrical codes regarding antennas. If not available, refer
to the National Electric Code (NEC).
Earth grounding guidelines include:
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If you attach a node and antenna to a tower or pole, attach the base of the
tower pole to the building’s ground or to one or more approved grounding
rods with 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.
• Connect the grounding cable to rain gutters only if the rain gutter is
connected to earth ground.
• Ground rods are copper-plated and 1.8 to 2.4 meters (6 to 8 feet) long.
• Install all ground components in straight lines. If you must make a bend, do
not make a sharp bend.