User's Manual

The Antenna Cabling System
ORiNOCO Surge Arrester
ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide A-7
ORiNOCO Surge Arrester
The ”ORiNOCO Surge Arrester” (sometimes also referred to as “Lightning
Protector”) can protect your sensitive ORiNOCO equipment from high-voltage
surges caused by discharge and transients at the antennas.
Figure A-1 Mounting the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester
To mount the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester:
1. Determine a suitable location for the bracket (item B) as described in
Chapter 2 “Preparing for Installation”.
2. Use the screws (item C) to attach the bracket the wall.
3. Apply a ring-terminal to the ground wire, and use the bolt, lock-washer and
nut (item D) to connect the ground-wire (item E) to the mounting bracket.
The ring-terminal and ground wire are not included, but must be installed by
a certified electrician that is familiar with national electricity & safety codes,
according the instructions described under “Grounding System” on
page 2-12
4. Next insert the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester (item A” into the bracket as
pictured in Figure A-1.
5. Use the hex-nut (item F) to secure the ORiNOCO Surge Arrester in its
position, and ensure that the Protector is properly connected to the
grounding system.