Cisco Surge-Gap Installation Instructions Manual

Surge-Gap Drop Amplifier Installation Instructions

Overview

Introduction

This document provides the instructions for installing the 1 GHz Surge-Gap™ Drop
Amplifier in indoor and outdoor environments.

CAUTION:

Avoid damage to the amplifier. Do not attempt to break the seal or remove the
screws on the back of the amplifier.

Contents

These instructions contain the following topics.

Topic See Page

Important Rules for Safe Operation 2

Product Compliance 7

Installing the Surge-Gap Drop Amplifier 8

For Information 12

IMPORTA NT R ULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Warning

Avoid electric shock. Follow the instructions in this warning.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, perform only the servicing instructions
included in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Notice for CATV Installers

If you are a CATV installer, read the information in the box below.

Read and Retain Instructions

Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product,
and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings

Follow all warnings and cautions in the operating instructions, as well as those that
are affixed to this product.

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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION, Continued

Follow Instructions

Follow all operating instructions that accompany this product.

Cleaning

Before cleaning, unplug this product from the socket-outlet. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Water and Moisture

Do not expose this product to moisture. Do not place this product on a wet surface,
or spill liquids on or near this product.

Power Sources

• A label on this product indicates the correct power source for this product.

Operate this product only from a socket-outlet with the voltage and frequency
indicated on the product label.

• If you are uncertain of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult

Cisco or your local power company.

• This product is equipped with a two-prong plug. Insert this plug into a mains

socket-outlet. This plug fits in either way because both prongs are the same size.

WARNING:

Avoid electric shock and fire hazard! Do not overload socket-outlets and

extension cords. For products that require battery power or other sources to
operate, refer to the operating instructions for those products.

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IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION, Continued

Power Cord Protection

Route all power supply cords so that people cannot walk on, or place objects on or
against them. This can pinch or damage the cords. Pay particular attention to cords
at plugs, socket-outlets, and the points where the cords exit the product.

Lightning and Power Surges

To protect this product against damage from lightning storms and power-line
surges, do the following:

• Disconnect the power cord from the mains socket-outlet and disconnect the

antenna or cable system under the following circumstances.

− During lightning storms, or

− When you are not using this product for an extended period

• Ground your antenna system to provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charge, refer to Outdoor Grounding System in this section.

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