User's Manual Part 2
M0201AA ION
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-E Series Hardware Installation Guide
© June 2017 CommScope, Inc. Page 95
Installing CAP Ls
Mounting Cautions
General Installation Safety Requirements
Followalloftheinstallationcautionslistedbelowandin"MountingCautions”onpage95.
Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge
Attach all CAP Ls securely to a stationary object as described in this installation guide.
Do not mount a passive-cooled CAP L (that is, does not have a Fan Kit) in a wall-mounted orientation with
the fins running horizontally; this results in a reduced maximum operating temperature of 35°C (95°F).
Only a CAP L with a Fan Kit can be ceiling mounted. A CAP L without a Fan Kit cannot be ceiling mounted
due to thermal constraints when the fins are pointed downward.
To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 76 mm (3-inch) clearance around the CAP L. Do not stack
CAP Ls on top of each other. Always mount the CAP L with the face containing the mounting holes against
the mounting surface.
If a passive-cooled CAP L is floor mounted, the CAP L requires a minimum 203.2 mm (8-inch) clearance
above the unit.
The installation site must be able to bear the weight of the CAP L; see Table 7-5 on page 90.
Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing or using electrically
powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use electrical equipment in a wet
location or during a lightning storm.
This system is a RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain a minimum 8-inch (20 cm)
clearance from the antenna while the system is operating. Whenever possible, shut down the RAN before
servicing the antenna.
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
A CAP L with a Copper Interface and External DC Power and a CAP L with a Copper Interface and Power Cat
6A Cable are not designed for outdoor installations. However, the antenna to which the Copper Interface
units attach can be outdoors as long as suitable lightning-protection devices are used at the antenna site.
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent ESD damage, always wear
an ESD wrist strap when working with the CAP L and when handling any of its components. Connect the
ground wire on the ESD wrist strap to an earth ground source before touching the CAP L or any of its
components. Wear the wrist strap the entire time that you work with the CAP L and its components.