Zhone SkyZhone 1604 Hardware Installation Manual

Zhone SkyZhone 1604 Hardware Installation Manual Manual pdf 47 page image

SkyZhone 1604, 1404, 1204 Hardware Installation Guide 47SAFETY, REGULATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONSThis chapter describes how to prepare your site for the installation of the SkyZhoneplatform. It includes the following topics:• Safety on page 42• Grounding and isolation on page 44• Installation safety precautions on page 44• Contacting Global Service and Support, page 49Safety__________________________________________________________________WARNING!The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirement that nomodifications will be made to the equipment unless the manufacturer expresslyapproves the changes or modifications.The SkyZhone Model 1x04 products are AC power device conforming to UL 60950-1 standards. The AC Power cable must wired to an AC source by a licensedelectrician familiar with the NEC, CEC and all applicable local codes.Proper Safety Grounding is required to insure proper operation and protectionfrom lightning strikes and surges. A copper ground lug is provided on the unit forthis purpose. Connect a length of #10 AWG solid, bare, copper wire to thegrounding lug and firmly tighten the grounding screw (see Figure 20). Connect theother end of the grounding wire to a grounded surface or another earth ground suchas a metal rod. This ground must be install before applying power to the unit.SkyZhone provides both Primary and Secondary lightning and surge protection tothe SHDSL and PoE cable signals. The special POE + Console cable has bothprotected signals (POE) and unprotected signals (Console). This special cable isintended for unit configuration prior to installation. It is not intended for outdooruse. Use the standard POE cable for outdoor installations.The National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirethe use of an agency listed (UL/CSA) Building Entrance Protector for all power anddata communications cables entering a building. This is to protect the building andoccupants from damage caused by transient voltage and current surges.A UL 497 (CSA C22.2 No. 226-92) approved primary protection device must beused at the building entrance if the Ethernet port is used to provide in-buildingaccess to the SkyZhone network. Also check with local wiring codes.