Nortel Networks BCM1000 - Manual (Page 215)

Chapter 12 Installing the Companion system 215
Installation and Maintenance Guide
3 Slide the mast down into the cover until it fits.
4 Rotate the mast until the threaded hole in the base of the mast aligns with the set screw hole in
the cover. Tighten the set screw.
5 Route the coaxial cable along the bottom edge of the plate between the cover and the wall
plate.
6 Tie the cable to the mounting plate.
7 Insert the plastic plug into the base of the cover to keep moisture out.
8 Feed the coaxial cable through the wall to the surge protector on the interior wall.
Installing a lightning surge protector (Canada)
Install the lightning surge protector for the outdoor omnidirectional external antenna to protect it
from electrical surges. The recommended lightning surge protector is part number A0382082.
Refer to the installation instructions from the manufacturer for more details on its installation. To
install a lightning surge protector, follow these steps:
1 Install the surge protector on the interior wall as close as possible to the entry point of the
coaxial cable from the outdoor antenna.
Figure 84 shows where to locate the surge protector. Follow the installation instructions
provided with the surge protector.
Figure 84 Install the lightning surge protector (Canada)
2 Attach the ground lead to an approved ground, before you connect the ground lead to the surge
protector.
Note: The total length of the coaxial cables from the outdoor antenna to the base station
must not exceed 10 m (33 ft.).
Exterior
Wall
Interior
Wall
Copper plates
Surge protector
Co-axial cable to
Base Station
Low impedance
ground lead
Cable clamps
Co-axial cable
to outdoor
external antenna
Exterior wall Interior wall
Copper plates
Surge protector
Co-axial cable
to base station
Cable clamps
Low impedance
ground lead
Co-axial cable to
outdoor external
antenna