User's Manual

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)Connect an RG-6 coaxial cable to the F connector located on the rear of the CPE. Waterproof
the connection using a suitable method such as taping with Coax-Seal
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or Scotch #88.
Note: Be sure to leave sufficient cable slack for final CPE alignment and ensure that the cable runs
directly downward from the connector to avoid water running down the cable and into the F
connection.
)Route the coaxial cable to the building entry point utilizing UV-resistant tie-wraps and staples or
cable clamps as required.
Note: UV-rated cable should be used outdoors. In some buildings plenum-rated or riser-rated
cable is required for inside runs.
)Mount a CATV system standard grounding device in Figure 5-5 as close as possible to the point
of cable entry into the building. Connect the grounding device to a suitable “grounding
electrode” as required per local building codes.
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)Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable from the CPE to the grounding device and waterproof all
outdoor F connectors.
To Subscriber Transceiver
Grounding device
Ground wire (green or bare)
To power inserter
& cable modem
Figure 4-5: Grounding device at subscriber premises
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Coax-Seal is available from Universal Electronics, Inc. Phone: [phone].
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The National Electric Code, sections 820-33 and 820-40, describes this requirement in detail.