Installation Guide

ECN 7000 Series Hardware Guide 29
o White: Neutral
The ECN does not use the blue connector (phase 2).
• The end of the cable that connects to the ECN input power connector is
fitted. The other end of the cable is not fitted.
Installation Location
Typically, you install the ECN on a utility pole either in the supply space (near
the service distribution transformer) or in the common area (3-½ to 4-½ meters or
12 to 15 feet above ground level).
Important: Do not install the ECN in the communication space; that space is
reserved for cable, telephone, and other companies to install their equipment.
For optimal antenna performance, you should place the ECN as high on the
utility pole as possible, in the supply space. However, many installations will
install the ECN common area: installation in the common area is typically easier
to perform, less expensive, and involves less risk for the installer.
Preparing for Installation
After you have selected the installation location on the utility pole (within the
supply space or in the common area), determine the distance from the low-
voltage (LV) attachment point (typically at or near the service distribution
transformer) and the proposed installation point for the ECN. If the ECN input
power cable is shorter than this distance, splice an additional length of cable and
weather seal that splice.
When the ECN is installed in the common area, the input power cable must be
shielded in a protective conduit to protect the input power cable from
communications workers and other personnel who climb the pole. When the
ECN is installed in the supply space, this protective conduit is not necessary.
You can use a simple vertical wire guard, but generally you should use Schedule
40 conduit.
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Leave both the top and bottom of the conduit open so that water can
flow freely through the conduit. The bottom end of the conduit should terminate
near the ECN, but should not be attached to it. Feed the input power cable
through the conduit and connect it to an available power source.
Drill a hole through the utility pole. The diameter of this hole should be able to
fit a 1.6 cm (5/8 inch) diameter bolt securely. The hole should be centered
horizontally with respect to the pole diameter, and should be centered vertically
with respect to the planned location of the ECN.
Performing the Installation
To install the ECN using the pole mount method, perform the following tasks:
1. Attach the Pole Mounting Bracket to the pole
2. Attach the ECN to the Pole Mounting Bracket
3. Secure the ECN to the Pole Mounting Bracket
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See UL 651, NEMA TC-2, or NEC-Article 352 for Schedule 40 specifications.