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1027144–0001 Revision D
Installing IFL cables 4–9
RT installation
All AIReach Broadband IFL cables must connect to a
grounded lightning arrestor (provided by HNS) at the building
penetration point, as shown in figure 4-2 (page 4–4) and
explained in this section.
WARNING
To help avoid death, injury, or damage from
a lightning strike, you
must
install a
lightning arrestor where the IFL enters the
building.
Figure 4-5 identifies the components of a typical RT lightning
arrestor. The design illustrated here (see also figure 4-6) can
accommodate one or two IFL cables for up to two RTs.
Figure 4-5 Typical RT lightning arrestor
Restraining
fitting
RF arrestor
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Ground bar
Go to the roof to install the lightning arrestor.
4.8
Installing the RT
lightning arrestor