AN-80i
Installation Guidelines
70-00073-01-08-b
Proprietary Redline Communications © 2011
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May 27, 2011
1.2
Warning Symbols
The following symbols may be encountered during installation or troubleshooting. These
warning symbols mean danger. Bodily injury may result if you are not aware of the safety
hazards involved in working with electrical equipment and radio transmitters. Familiarize
yourself with standard safety practices before continuing.
Electro-Magnetic Radiation
High Voltage
1.3
Service & Warranty Information
1. Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel. Do not remove the covers or modify any part
of this device, as this action will void the warranty.
2. Locate the serial numbers and record these on your registration card for future reference.
Use the space below to affix serial number stickers. Also, record the MAC address identified
on the unit product label.
3. Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not supplied by
Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and connector assembly
specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as specified in the Installation
Guidelines manual (70-00073-01-XX). Refer to the Redline Limited Standard Warranty and
RedCare service agreements.
1.4
Lightning/Surge Protection
WARNING: This user manual provides notes are general recommendations for the
system. The wireless equipment should be installed by a qualified professional installer
who is knowledgeable of and follows local and national codes for electrical grounding
and safety. Failure to meet safety requirements and/or use of non-standard practices
and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment.
All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or
induced current from a near strike. A direct lightning strike may cause serious damage
even if these guidelines are followed. Surge protection and grounding practices in local
and national electrical codes serve to minimize equipment damage, Service outages,
and serious injury. Reasons for lightning damage are summarized as:
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Poorly grounded antenna sites that can conduct high surge strike energy into
equipment.
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Lack of properly installed surge protection equipment can cause equipment failures
from lightning induced currents.
A surge protection system provides a means by which the energy may enter earth
without passing through and damaging parts of a structure. A urge protection system
does not prevent lightning from striking; it provides a means for preventing damage to
equipment by providing a low resistance path for the discharge of energy to travel safely
to ground. Improperly grounded connections are also a source of noise that can cause
sensitive equipment to malfunction.
A good grounding system disperses most of the surge energy from a lightning strike
away from the building and equipment. The remaining energy on the Ethernet cable
shield and conductors can be directed safely to ground by installing a surge arrestor in
series with the cable.
If you have determined that it is appropriate to install surge protection for your system,
the following general industry practices are provided as a guideline only:
