User's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

For your safety and protection, read this entire guide before you attempt to install the

booster antenna. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety

information where you can refer to it if necessary.

Heed warnings

– Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions.

Follow instructions –

Follow all operating instructions.

Attachments –

Do not use attachments unless recommended by SOMA Networks as

they may cause hazards.

Power lines –

Do not locate the booster antenna in the vicinity of overhead power

lines or other electric light or power circuits. When installing the booster antenna, take

extreme care to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

Weather conditions –

Do not install the booster antenna while it is raining, if there is

threat of lightning, or if winds are over 40 km/h (25 miles per hour).

Outdoor antenna grounding –

The booster antenna must be grounded to prevent

voltage surges and buildup static charges. Follow Section 810 of the National Electric

Code (NEC) which provides guidelines regarding proper grounding of the antenna and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. In Canada, follow Section 10

of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). For other countries, be sure to meet the

requirements of the electrical codes of that country.

Grounding electrode system –

Effective earth grounding is required to protect

personnel and equipment from shock and fire hazard. Follow the guidelines in the

following NEC articles. Article 250-53 provides guidelines for the grounding path to

the grounding electrode. Article 250-81 provides guidelines for a ground electrode

system. Article 250-83 provides guidelines for other individual grounding electrodes. In

Canada, follow Section 10 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). For other countries,

be sure to meet the requirements of the electrical codes of that country.

WARNING:

One milliampere of current flowing through your body can kill you.

Voltage as low as 15 volts can kill under the right conditions. Treat energized equipment

with respect.