User Manual

9
Installation Tips
Review the safety information. Be sure to review the information contained in the “Safety Information” chapter
for important safety information you should follow.
Keep radio signals clear. Your Gateway and PowerNodes have antennas built-in for radio communication with
Internet services and other devices on your energy management system. Just as you might experience reception
problems on your mobile phone inside a building, your Gateway can have trouble communicating with
PowerNodes if their radio signals are blocked by obstacles such as large metal panels or walls containing wire
mesh. When placing these devices in your home, imagine invisible lines connecting between them. Try to keep
these lines clear from obstruction as much as possible. Also place your Gateway at least 5 feet (1.5 meters)
above floor level to promote reception.