Communications, Inc. Switch User Manual
TM
GE/AR80 Installation Manual
580-00519, rev A 12 of 40
2.7 Grounding & Lightning Protection
WARNING!
Proper grounding of the outdoor equipment reduces electromagnetic interference,
provides surge protection, and protects against electrical discharge. The source and
connection points for the building-to-earth ground in the vicinity of the antenna location
should be determined.
It is recommended to connect the radio to the building ground by connecting the building
ground to the conductive pole mount hardware structure. For wall or ungrounded pole
mounts, connect a grounding wire to the grounding point on the radio. Select the size of
the ground wire based on the National Electrical Code.
In addition to grounding the equipment, BridgeWave strongly recommends, and local
building codes may require, the DC electrical cable to be protected from electrical surges.
You should use a Polyphaser surge suppressor, model # IS-PSP-24 or equivalent (not
provided). The surge suppressor must be installed at the point where the DC electrical
cables exit/enter the building.
The Polyphaser device is available from the following companies:
Hutton Communications 877-648-8866 www.huttoncom.com
TESSCO Technologies 800-472-7373 www.tessco.com
Winncom Technologies Corp. 888-946-6266 www.winncom.com
* For pricing and a quotation, visit MeridianMicrowave.com
* For pricing and a quotation, visit MeridianMicrowave.com