User's Manual

SkyPilot SkyAccess DualBand Installation 37
Use of an antioxide compound and proper sealing is essential. For
protection against corrosion, wrap all connections with Scotch® 130C
tape.
Checking Cold-Water Pipe Integrity
If you’re using a cold-water pipe for grounding, verify the integrity of the
ground. In some cases, sections of metal cold-water pipes may have
been repaired or extended with PVC material. PVC material or a
dielectric union will render a cold-water pipe ground unacceptable for
grounding.
Measuring Resistance
Verify that there is no more than 5 ohms of resistance between any two
ground points in the entire system. Also make sure that all ground points
on a structure are tied together. For example, if you use a ground rod and
a cold-water pipe as grounding points at different locations on the same
structure, you must tie them together.
Adding Surge Protection
If you’re installing a SkyPilot device in an area that’s subject to lightning
storms, SkyPilot recommends installing a surge protection device (SPD)
at both ends of the Ethernet cable - one at the SkyPilot device and one at
the point of entry to a building or enclosure.
SkyPilot offers SPDs with bracket and cabling designed for use with
SkyPilot equipment. For more information, visit SkyPilot customer
support at www.skypilot.com/support/
to view accessory guides for
SkyPilot-branded surge protection solution. (You may also purchase
SPDs from third-party vendors.)