User's Manual

SPEEDLAN 9200 User Guide Part # 34357-MNL Rev.03
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problems could occur. For more information on implementing this procedure,
see Weatherproofing Connectors, page 2-19.
g Next, ground the lightning arrestor. For more information, see Grounding the
Lightning Arrestor, page 2-19. You can also ground the router case to the
ground, as shown in the installation diagrams in this chapter.
Step 5. Grounding the Lightning Arrestor
a Mount the lightning arrestor to a solid surface.
b Run the grounding wire from the lightning arrestor to a proper ground source
such as a grounding rod or roof ground wire. The lightning arrestor is NOT
waterproof. The next series of steps will show you how to effectively seal the
lightning arrestor and its cables.
Step 6. Weatherproofing Connectors
a Seal the entire lightning arrestor with the black waterproof sealant insulation
putty that is included in the installation kit.
b Apply two layers of electrical tape to the connector, and leave approximately 3
inches of cable exposed on either side of the connector. An alternative is to
begin at the lowest point, so the tape overlaps from the bottom, below the
bottom connector over the lightning arrestor and beyond the upper connector,
to top creating a shingled effect. (This creates an effective barrier against water
runoff). Apply this "shingle effect" to each layer of the sealing process.
c Apply one layer of insulation putty over the top of the electrical tape, and leave
at least one inch of the cable jacket to ensure a good seal. Do not stretch the
putty, as this causes thinning and reduces the effectiveness of a good seal.
d Apply five layers of electrical tape over the insulation putty and extend at least
one (1) inch past the putty. This is the most important step in creating a
watertight seal. Make sure that there are no wrinkles in the tape and the final
wrap must be completed from bottom to top.
Step 7. Connect the Router to Customer's Ethernet LAN
a Connect the RJ-45 connector on a standard Ethernet CAT5 cable to the "LAN"
RJ-45 port on the indoor junction box.