User's Manual

HotPoint 1000R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router
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WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The HotPoint 1000R outdoor wireless mesh router must be installed by a qualified
professional such as a licensed electrician. Failure to install this equipment properly may
result in equipment damage and personal injury or death.
Carefully observe these instructions and any special instructions that are included with the
equipment you are installing. Look over the site before beginning any installation, and anticipate
possible hazards, especially these:
CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL.
Do not install the HotPoint 1000R outdoor mesh router where possible contact with power lines
can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these
lines. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equipment when it
contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in
contact directly or indirectly with power lines.
ASSUME ALL OVERHEAD LINES ARE POWER LINES!
The horizontal distance from a tower, mast or antenna to the nearest power line should be at
least twice the total length of the mast/antenna combination. This will ensure that the mast will not
contact power if it falls either during or after installation.
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE
GROUND.
• Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple installation.
• Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens.
• Use approved non-conducting ladders and other safety equipment. Make sure all equipment is
in good repair.
• If a tower or mast begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall.
• If anything such as a wire or mast does come in contact with a power line, DON’T TOUCH IT
OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by calling the power company.
• Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL
CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent
fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment
connected to the antenna. The HotPoint 1000R has an external ground connector and built in
lightning protection. Be sure that any other equipment connected to the HotPoint 1000R also has
the same level of protection.
• The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the building protective
ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 10AWG ground wire and corrosion-
resistant connectors.
• Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND CANNOT MOVE:
• DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
• Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no longer are in
contact with electrical power.
• Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are certified, and
request emergency medical aid immediately.