User's Manual

605-0000-595 Subscriber Terminal Installation and Commissioning

Typical External Antenna Installation

Lightning Protection

1. When the antenna is attached to two / three floor dwellings lightning protection should

not be needed. If the antenna is situated in an exposed position i.e. on the top of a

multi-storey building the antenna should be grounded.

2. Run a stranded copper cable from the outdoor unit to a protection earth point i.e

building earth halo or earth provided specifically for lightning protection. The earth

connection from the outdoor unit shall be a minimum of 10 AWG (6 mm2) copper wire

in accordance with UL 96 and 96A. The outdoor unit drop cable shall be run

separately from the earth cable and any cables carrying hazardous voltages.

3. Secure the cable to the pole using straps and cleats as required

4. Fit a 6mm lug to the cable at the outdoor unit end. Attach to the pole mount bracket

using the lower right M6 set screw

5. Connect to the earth point in accordance with local practice.