User's Manual

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Preface
General Cautions and Warnings
Observe the following when installing or operating any PacketWave System components.
Carefully follow all local building and electrical codes, especially the latest revision of
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard safety procedures for installing and
working with this type of equipment. Improper procedures or installation can result in
damage to the equipment or the building, and injury or death. If you are not sure
about whether the installation follows these codes, contact a licensed building
inspector or electrician in the area for assistance.
Always use quality components—including cables, connectors, mounts, etc.—
specifically rated for your particular environmental conditions and system perfor-
mance requirements.
Always use appropriate tools, and follow the instructions of the tool manufacturers.
All outdoor installation, including equipment mounting and cabling, should be per-
formed by trained microwave radio technicians familiar with usual and customary
practices and procedures.
Take extreme care to avoid contacting any overhead power lines, lights, and power
circuits while you are installing the Outdoor Unit. Contact with any of these objects
could cause injury or death. Do not install the Outdoor Unit near power lines.
Make sure that the outdoor radio/antenna is grounded in accordance with local, state,
federal, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. Pay special attention to NEC
sections 810 and 820. See the instructions in Chapter 4 of this manual.
For the PacketWave 200 Series Interface Box, use an outlet that contains surge pro-
tection and ground fault protection, or use a surge protection device. This will protect
the PacketWave 200 Series equipment connected to it from damage resulting from AC
current surges, lightning, etc. For complete protection, all connections to the Interface
Box (i.e., from radio/antenna and PC/hub) should be connected to a surge protection
device. To ensure the best signal, use surge protectors designed for the specific
application.
Because Aperto Networks cannot be responsible for improper installation or use of its
equipment, failure to follow these and other published cautions and warnings may void
your equipment warranty.