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HotPort 7000 Series Mesh Nodes
September 2010
• Dangerous voltages inside.
• No serviceable parts inside.
• Refer to qualified service personnel.
• Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing.
• Unit has tamper-evident labeling that indicates when the cover has been removed.
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 near-
est 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.
SURVEYING THE SITE
Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and an-
ticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without check-
ing 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-
stallation.
• Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an
accident happens.
• 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.
• 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, don’t attempt to catch it.
Stand back and let it fall.
• 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.
• Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
• MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUND-
ED, 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 cir-
cuit within equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPort
outdoor node has built-in lightning protection. Be sure that
any other equipment connected to the HotPort node also has
the same level of protection.
• The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected di-
rectly to the building protective ground or to one or more
approved grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and cor-
rosion-resistant connectors.
• Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES:
• DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
• Use a non-conductive dry board, stick, or rope to push or drag
them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
• Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer
CPR if you are certified.
• Immediately have someone call for medical help.
