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Figure 5:5 LibraPlus 5860 Surge Protector Diagram with External Antenna
( ER)
When installing surge suppressors between your LibraPlus unit and the antenna, use
protectors that provide a DC short such as an L-C circuit or one quarter-wave shorting
stub. These protectors should be physically located as close as possible to the ODU,
preferably no further than five (5) feet (1.52 metres). Also, a star conf iguration should
be used when grounding your surge suppressors.
5.5 Weatherproofing Connectors
One of the most common installation problems is water intrusion, due to improper
weatherproof ing. Unfortunately, this activity is often overlooked and can lead to costly
repairs and unnecessary expenses if not completed properly or not performed at all.
Therefore, it is extremely important to properly weatherproof your connectors.
An additional reason for using tape to w eatherproof your cable
connections is to prevent the connection loosening, due to
environmental conditions.
One method is to apply two layers of high quality rubber tape to the connectors, then
apply two layers of high quality vinyl electrical tape, such as:
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