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Modular ICS 5.0 Companion Installer Guide
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Depending on site requirements, a proprietary extension
cable can be attached between the lightning surge arrestor
and the antenna or between the lightning surge arrestor and
the base station. The total cable length should always be
kept as short as possible and the recommended extension
cable used only if absolutely necessary.
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You must install a lightning surge arrestor for each outdoor
external antenna.
FCC requirements.
In the United States, the FCC requires that only
certified antennas be connected to Companion
base stations.
Do not install the external antenna or the lightning
surge arrestor during an electrical storm.
Always turn off the base station power before
connecting the coaxial cable of an outdoor external
antenna.
Always install the lightning surge arrestor at the cable
entry point into the building.
Connect the lightning surge arrestor to ground before
connecting the coaxial cable.