Nortel Networks BCM1000 - Manual (Page 209)

Chapter 12 Installing the Companion system 209
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Installing an outdoor antenna (USA)
To install an outdoor antenna, follow these steps:
1 Make a hole for the coaxial cable.
2 Install conduit for the antenna cable according to local building and wiring codes.
3 Screw the antenna bracket to the wall so that the antenna is vertical on the exterior wall of the
building.
4 Loosen the nut on the antenna.
5 Slide the antenna into the slot of the bracket and tighten the nut. Refer to Figure 79 .
6 Feed the coaxial cable through the wall to the lightning surge protector on the interior wall.
Figure 79 Antenna with antenna bracket (USA)
Installing a lightning surge protector (USA)
Install the lightning surge protector to protect the Companion components from electrical surges.
To install a lightning surge protector, follow these steps:
1 Install the lightning surge protector on the interior wall as close as possible to the entry point
of the coaxial cable from the outdoor antenna.
Before you connect the ground lead to the lightning surge protector, attach the ground lead to
an approved ground. Refer to the Wiring information tips box on the next page.
2 Route and connect the coaxial cable from the outdoor antenna to the lightning surge protector.